Education

Renaissance Learning

Francisco Partners acquired Renaissance Learning, a K-12 assessment and reading software company, in 2011. Sold to Permira in 2014 for $1.1B. Schools using Renaissance products (Accelerated Reader, Star Reading) reported price increases and reduced support.

FOUNDED
1984
ACQUIRED
Francisco Partners, 2011

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1984

Renaissance Learning founded

2011

Acquired by Francisco Partners

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