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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check if a business is PE-ownedexcludes Cengage Learning, Laureate Education, Renaissance Learning (Permira era)
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1984
Renaissance Learning founded
2011
Acquired by Francisco Partners
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