Company acquisitions in the Training industry always make headlines! Especially since related startups and technology companies have become very popular with private equity firms, strategic buyers and even family offices.
In this blog post, we are taking a closer look at 16 acquisitions that took place in the Training industry.
Actimo acquired by Kahoot!
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $33,000,000
Announcement: 16 September 2020
Details about the company:
Actimo is a simple-to-use platform for communication and engagement that helps you reach, educate, and manage your mobile workforce.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Enterprise Software, Information Technology, Training, Unified Communications
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Beta Learning acquired by ClearSale
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $9,500,000
Announcement: 18 January 2022
Details about the company:
Agile, CNV, Digital Transformation, Kanban, Scrum, Training, and Consulting are all services offered by Beta Learning, a provider of information technology.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: E-Learning, Information Technology, Training
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Chint Science and Technology Innovation Park acquired by Chint Electrics
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $36,079,891
Announcement: 22 December 2022
Details about the company:
Science and technology innovation and entrepreneurship parks are developed by CSTIP.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Advanced Materials, Corporate Training, Project Management
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Cyber Security Africa Distribution acquired by CYBER1
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $1,505,250
Announcement: 30 September 2022
Details about the company:
In order to address and reduce end-user risk, CSAD is a value-added distributor with a particular interest in information security.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Consulting, Sales, Training
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Curricula acquired by Huntress
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $22,000,000
Announcement: 19 July 2022
Details about the company:
Curriculum is an entertaining online learning environment with phishing simulation and security awareness training.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Content, Content Creators, Corporate Training, E-Learning, Information Technology, Media and Entertainment, Network Security, Privacy, SaaS, Security
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Making It Easy to Sell Online Businesses
Flippa provides owners and investors with the tools and expertise to sell.
400,000+ Weekly Active Buyers
15 In-house Brokers and 120 Broker Partners
Negotiate and Receive Offers Fast
Integrated Legal, Insurance and Payments
Hardwork Medicina acquired by Damásio Educacional
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $10,246,305
Announcement: 11 March 2022
Details about the company:
Hard labor Medicina is a medical education technology.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: EdTech, Training
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
HIPAA Exams acquired by Kaplan
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $16,900,000
Announcement: 22 October 2015
Details about the company:
Since 2008, HIPAA Exams has been the most reliable resource for HIPAA compliance.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: EdTech, Education, Health Care, Training
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Looop Online Limited acquired by 360Learning
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $20,000,000
Announcement: 11 January 2022
Details about the company:
Looop LMS: Assurance of performance at the pace, size, and caliber required by your company.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Corporate Training, E-Learning, Software, Training
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Northwest Executive Education acquired by Great Learning
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $100,000,000
Announcement: 10 May 2022
Details about the company:
Northwest is an organization that specializes in executive education for adult learners.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Continuing Education, Corporate Training, E-Learning, EdTech, Education, Higher Education
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Qumas acquired by Accelrys
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $50,000,000
Announcement: 9 December 2013
Details about the company:
A closed-loop compliance model that standardizes and incorporates the essential components of compliance duties is provided by QUMAS.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Computer, Corporate Training, Internet, Software
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Making It Easy to Sell Online Businesses
Flippa provides owners and investors with the tools and expertise to sell.
400,000+ Weekly Active Buyers
15 In-house Brokers and 120 Broker Partners
Negotiate and Receive Offers Fast
Integrated Legal, Insurance and Payments
Roborobo acquired by Shengtong Printing
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $69,568,414
Announcement: 29 April 2015
Details about the company:
Beijing-based Roborobo is an online platform for robot teaching.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Education, Robotics, Training
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Rouvy acquired by Pale Fire Capital
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $6,000,000
Announcement: 4 August 2021
Details about the company:
For recording and evaluating all of your training efforts, Rouvy (formerly VirtualTraining) is a full indoor and outdoor training solution.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Cycling, Software, Training
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Schola acquired by BrightChamps
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $15,000,000
Announcement: 24 August 2022
Details about the company:
An EdTech startup called Schola offers a range of courses and activities that are especially tailored for youngsters.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: E-Learning, EdTech, Education, Language Learning, Training
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Syntell acquired by CAG Group
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $6,875,709
Announcement: 14 June 2022
Details about the company:
Through organizational growth, training, and project support from knowledgeable consultants, Syntell assures a long-term benefit.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Management Consulting, Project Management, Training
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
The City POS acquired by Fiserv
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $26,000,000
Announcement: 1 September 2022
Details about the company:
For businesses, The City POS provides point-of-sale systems, credit card processing, installation, payment solutions, and training.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Point of Sale, Training, Transaction Processing
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Making It Easy to Sell Online Businesses
Flippa provides owners and investors with the tools and expertise to sell.
400,000+ Weekly Active Buyers
15 In-house Brokers and 120 Broker Partners
Negotiate and Receive Offers Fast
Integrated Legal, Insurance and Payments
Voice Project acquired by Xref
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $2,000,000
Announcement: 23 November 2022
Details about the company:
To assist businesses in obtaining feedback from both employees and clients, Voice Project offers surveys.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Customer Service, Lead Management, Management Consulting, Training
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website











