Add-on Acquisition • Software

Wiley Edge Acquires Ranku

On September 15, 2016, Wiley Edge acquired software company Ranku

Acquisition Context
  • This is Wiley Edge’s 3rd transaction in the Software sector.
  • This is Wiley Edge’s 9th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Wiley Edge’s 1st transaction in Washington.

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M&A Deal Summary

Date September 15, 2016
Target Ranku
Sector Software
Buyer(s) Wiley Edge
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target Company

Ranku

Seattle, Washington, United States
Ranku, Inc. is a software company that aims to use technology to drive consumer advocacy in online higher education. Ranku licenses recruitment technology and predictive analytics to universities and state systems to scale online degree enrollment.
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Buyer Overview 1

Buyer

Wiley Edge

Hoboken, New Jersey, United States

Category Company
Founded 1807
Sector Publishing
Employees8,800
Revenue 2.0B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION
Entrance to John Wiley & Sons' corporate headquarters in Hoboken, New Jersey.
Entrance to John Wiley & Sons' corporate headquarters in Hoboken, New Jersey.

Wiley Edge is a knowledge company in research, publishing, and knowledge solutions. Dedicated to the creation and application of knowledge, Wiley serves the world’s researchers, learners, innovators, and leaders, helping them achieve their goals and solve the world’s most important challenges. Wiley Edge was founded in 1807 and is based in Hoboken, New Jersey.


Deal Context for Buyer #
Overall 12 of 19
Sector: Software 3 of 3
Type: Add-on Acquisition 11 of 17
State: Washington 1 of 1
Country: United States 9 of 13
Year: 2016 2 of 2
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Atypon Systems, Inc. is a publishing-software company provides Literatum, an innovative platform that primarily serves the large scientific, technical, medical and scholarly industry.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-10-09 The Learning House

Louisville, Kentucky, United States

The Learning House, Inc. is a comprehensive online education solutions partner that helps colleges and universities develop effective and affordable ways to deliver online degree programs. Partnering with more than 90 colleges and universities in 30 states.

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