West Academic Overview
- Year Founded
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1871
- Status
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Acquired/Merged
- Employees
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59
- Latest Deal Type
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Buyout/LBO
- Financing Rounds
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8
- Investments
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3
West Academic General Information
Description
Publisher of legal education materials intended for librarians, resellers, law school faculty and students. The company publishes legal textbooks, casebooks, treatises, study guides and other course-related materials in print and digital media formats, enabling customers to meet their educational needs.
Contact Information
Website
www.westacademic.com(Operating Subsidiary)
Corporate Office
- 444 Cedar Street
- Suite 700
- Saint Paul, MN 55101
- United States
Corporate Office
- 444 Cedar Street
- Suite 700
- Saint Paul, MN 55101
- United States
West Academic Valuation & Funding
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West Academic Competitors (2)
One of West Academic’s 2 competitors is Routledge Books, a Formerly PE-Backed company based in London, United Kingdom.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Routledge Books | Formerly PE-Backed | London, United Kingdom | ||||
| Laurence King Publishing | Corporate Backed or Acquired | London, United Kingdom |
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West Academic Patents
West Academic Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US-20150261745-A1 | Template bootstrapping for domain-adaptable natural language generation | Active | 11-Feb-2013 | ||
| US-10095692-B2 | Template bootstrapping for domain-adaptable natural language generation | Active | 11-Feb-2013 | ||
| US-20120159573-A1 | System, method and computer usable medium for restricting internet access | Inactive | 17-Dec-2010 | ||
| CA-2764316-A1 | Improved systems, methods, and interfaces for extending legal search results | Active | 01-Jun-2009 | ||
| CA-2764316-C | Improved systems, methods, and interfaces for extending legal search results | Active | 01-Jun-2009 | G06F16/338 |
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West Academic Former Investors
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
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West Academic Investments & Acquisitions (3)
West Academic’s most recent deal was a Buyout/LBO with Critical Pass. The deal was made on 07-Nov-2021.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Critical Pass | 07-Nov-2021 | Buyout/LBO | Educational and Training Services (B2C) | ||
| Hit The High Bar | 28-Oct-2021 | Merger/Acquisition | Educational and Training Services (B2C) | ||
| AdaptiGroup | 15-Oct-2019 | Buyout/LBO | Educational Software |
West Academic Affiliates
Subsidiaries (2)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Critical Pass | San Francisco, CA | 2011 | |
| AdaptiGroup | Eagan, MN | 2003 |
West Academic FAQs
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When was West Academic founded?
West Academic was founded in 1871.
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Where is West Academic headquartered?
West Academic is headquartered in Saint Paul, MN.
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What is the size of West Academic?
West Academic has 59 total employees.
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What industry is West Academic in?
West Academic’s primary industry is Publishing.
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Is West Academic a private or public company?
West Academic is a Private company.
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What is West Academic’s current revenue?
The current revenue for West Academic is .
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Who are West Academic’s investors?
Eureka Equity Partners, Levine Leichtman Capital Partners, and Thomson Reuters have invested in West Academic.
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Who are West Academic’s competitors?
Routledge Books and Laurence King Publishing are competitors of West Academic.
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When was West Academic acquired?
West Academic was acquired on 04-Jan-2022.
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Who acquired West Academic?
West Academic was acquired by BARBRI.
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