Smarterville Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1987

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 250

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • 2ndary - Private

  • Financing Rounds
  • 3

  • Investments
  • 2

Smarterville General Information

Description

Provider of educational products intended to serve both the consumer and educational markets. The company works with educators, interactive designers, writers, artists and parents to develop step-by-step learning systems that help teach children critical reading, math and study skills, thereby empowering parents and teachers to help children succeed.

Contact Information

Formerly Known As
Hooked on Phonics, Gateway Educational Products
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
Financing Status
Formerly PE-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 1407 Fleet Street
  • Baltimore, MD 21231
  • United States
Primary Industry
Educational and Training Services (B2C)
Corporate Office
  • 1407 Fleet Street
  • Baltimore, MD 21231
  • United States

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Smarterville Valuation & Funding

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Smarterville Former Investors

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Smarterville Investments (2)

Smarterville’s most recent deal was a Buyout/LBO with Sunburst Technology. The deal was made on 26-Oct-2009.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Sunburst Technology 26-Oct-2009 Buyout/LBO Educational Software
Sunburst Technology (Operating and Brand Assets) 26-Oct-2009 Buyout/LBO Buildings and Property
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Smarterville FAQs

  • When was Smarterville founded?

    Smarterville was founded in 1987.

  • Where is Smarterville headquartered?

    Smarterville is headquartered in Baltimore, MD.

  • What is the size of Smarterville?

    Smarterville has 250 total employees.

  • What industry is Smarterville in?

    Smarterville’s primary industry is Educational and Training Services (B2C).

  • Is Smarterville a private or public company?

    Smarterville is a Private company.

  • What is Smarterville’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Smarterville is .

  • Who are Smarterville’s investors?

    North Peak Capital, Rosewood Capital, and Sterling Partners have invested in Smarterville.

  • When was Smarterville acquired?

    Smarterville was acquired on 01-Jan-2011.

  • Who acquired Smarterville?

    Smarterville was acquired by Connections Education.

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