Learning Co Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1980

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 2,315

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • Buyout/​LBO

  • Financing Rounds
  • 6

  • Investments
  • 9

Learning Co General Information

Description

Developer of educational and reference software designed for consumers and schools. The company develops, publishes, and markets a family of premium software brands and a grade-based system of learning software and tools to improve productivity and educate across every age and area of interest, from young children to adults.

Contact Information

Formerly Known As
Softkey International Inc, The Learning Company
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
Financing Status
Private Equity-Backed
Corporate Office
  • PO Box 100-CS
  • Hiawatha, IA 52233
  • United States
Primary Industry
Multimedia and Design Software
Other Industries
Business/Productivity Software
Internet Retail
Corporate Office
  • PO Box 100-CS
  • Hiawatha, IA 52233
  • United States

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Learning Co Valuation & Funding

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Learning Co Patents

Learning Co Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
AU-1076999-A Windows api trapping system Inactive 09-Oct-1997

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Learning Co Former Investors

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds Contact Info

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Learning Co Investments & Acquisitions (9)

Learning Co’s most recent deal was a Seed Round with GiftyMe for . The deal was made on 21-Jan-2013.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
GiftyMe 21-Jan-2013 Seed Round Other Services (B2C Non-Financial)
Palladium Interactive 01-Jan-1999 Merger/Acquisition Entertainment Software
Mindscape (Entertainment Software) 31-Mar-1998 Merger/Acquisition Entertainment Software
E-Ticket 02-Feb-1998 Early Stage VC Other Commercial Products
Skills Bank 25-Sep-1997 Merger/Acquisition Educational Software
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Learning Co Exits (4)

Learning Co’s most recent exit was on 31-Mar-1998 from Mindscape (Entertainment Software). The exit was categorized as .

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size Status Buyers
Mindscape (Entertainment Software) 31-Mar-1998 Completed
E-Ticket 02-Feb-1998 Completed
  • 4 buyers
Cyberian Outpost 19-Aug-1997 Completed
  • 3 buyers
Classifieds2000 26-Mar-1997 Early Stage VC Completed
  • 2 buyers
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Learning Co FAQs

  • When was Learning Co founded?

    Learning Co was founded in 1980.

  • Where is Learning Co headquartered?

    Learning Co is headquartered in Hiawatha, IA.

  • What is the size of Learning Co?

    Learning Co has 2,315 total employees.

  • What industry is Learning Co in?

    Learning Co’s primary industry is Multimedia and Design Software.

  • Is Learning Co a private or public company?

    Learning Co is a Private company.

  • What is Learning Co’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Learning Co is .

  • Who are Learning Co’s investors?

    Centre Partners, Glynn Capital, Mattel, The Gores Group, and The Riverdeep Group have invested in Learning Co.

  • When was Learning Co acquired?

    Learning Co was acquired on 01-Jan-2006.

  • Who acquired Learning Co?

    Learning Co was acquired by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.

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