Knowledge Unlatched
Acquisition in 2021
Knowledge Unlatched is an innovative company specializing in open-access solutions for scholarly content. It operates a platform that aims to provide free access to academic resources for readers worldwide. The company employs a crowdfunding model to finance various open-access book and journal content packages, facilitating partnerships between libraries and publishers. By leveraging this model, Knowledge Unlatched enhances the availability of scholarly materials, contributing to the democratization of knowledge in the academic community.
J&J Editorial
Acquisition in 2021
J&J Editorial is a publishing company that specializes in providing comprehensive editorial and publishing services. The company is dedicated to offering efficient management solutions tailored to the needs of editorial offices, publishers, and academic societies. Its service offerings encompass editorial office management, peer review, copyediting, proofreading, and production. Additionally, J&J Editorial provides graphics and eJournal press services, ensuring a well-rounded support system for clients throughout the publishing process. By understanding the unique requirements of each client, the company delivers a range of editorial, production, and submission platform support services, helping to enhance the quality and efficiency of scholarly publishing.
Hindawi
Acquisition in 2021
Hindawi is a London-based commercial publisher specializing in peer-reviewed and fully open-access research journals and papers. Founded in 1997, the company offers a platform for authors to publish academic work across various fields, including science, technology, and medicine. Hindawi's journals uphold rigorous standards of peer review, supported by a network of over 40,000 internationally recognized editors on their editorial boards. The company also collaborates with third-party publishers, including academic societies, to facilitate the transition to open access publishing, ensuring a seamless experience for authors, editors, and reviewers. Many of Hindawi’s journals are indexed in prominent databases such as the Science Citation Index, Scopus, PubMed, and others, enhancing their visibility and impact within the academic community.
Bio-Rad Laboratories - Informatics products
Acquisition in 2020
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.’s Informatics products including the company’s spectroscopy software and spectral databases.
Madgex
Acquisition in 2020
Madgex is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) company that specializes in career technology, catering to media owners, online recruitment businesses, and associations. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, the company develops a suite of tools designed to enhance digital advertising revenue through online job postings. Madgex offers a comprehensive range of services, including job board design, CV database management, mobile application development, search engine optimization, and resume search software. Additionally, the company provides online recruiting solutions and career center services, positioning itself as a key player in the recruitment technology sector.
mthree
Acquisition in 2020
mthree is a global workforce partner that specializes in addressing the IT skills gap by providing educational training services. The company sources, trains, and prepares aspiring students and professionals for careers in technology, placing them with financial institutions, technology companies, and government agencies. With a focus on developing clear career pathways, mthree supports a community of engaged employees to enhance the technical capabilities that drive organizations forward. The company is committed to high entry standards, offering relocation assistance, paid training, competitive salaries, and progression pathways, thereby ensuring greater employee welfare. Acquired by John Wiley & Sons in January 2020, mthree continues to operate as a strategic partner for both graduates and global organizations, emphasizing the importance of building a skilled workforce for the future.
zyBooks
Acquisition in 2019
zyBooks is an educational company founded in 2012 by Smita Bakshi and Frank Vahid, aimed at enhancing learning for college students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) fields. Recognizing that over half of STEM students do not complete their degrees, zyBooks addresses the shortcomings of traditional textbooks, which often do not engage students effectively. The company creates web-native learning materials that emphasize interactivity, using minimal text and incorporating question sets, animations, and embedded homework. This approach allows students to learn through active participation rather than passive reading. zyBooks is developed collaboratively by a team of professors, content developers, and software engineers, ensuring high-quality educational resources. Initially adopted by a few universities, zyBooks has expanded its reach to over 200 colleges and universities, as well as several high schools, providing an accessible and engaging alternative to conventional educational materials.
Knewton
Acquisition in 2019
Knewton, Inc. is a developer of an online adaptive learning engine based in New York, with additional offices in London, Tokyo, Singapore, and Dubai. Established in 2008, Knewton's platform personalizes education by providing students with tailored study recommendations, equipping teachers with analytics to enhance student support, and offering publishers insights to create more effective digital educational products. The company's adaptive learning solutions cater to higher education students across various subjects, including mathematics, economics, reading and writing, biology, and engineering. Knewton's technology is utilized by educational institutions and companies globally, and it has been recognized as a leader in the education technology sector, receiving accolades for its innovative approach to personalized learning.
The Learning House
Acquisition in 2018
The Learning House, founded in 2001, specializes in assisting small independent schools in developing distance learning programs tailored for non-traditional students. Its innovative "no upfront cost" business model empowers these institutions to compete effectively with larger state colleges. The company provides a range of diversified educational services, including online program management, enterprise learning systems, and expertise in research and analytics. Additionally, it focuses on marketing, enrollment, retention, and instructional design. The Learning House offers technology-enabled graduate and undergraduate programs, short courses, boot camps, and professional development services. By emphasizing data-driven decision-making, the company helps colleges and universities enhance student acquisition and improve educational outcomes.
Ranku is a Seattle-based company that specializes in providing a recruitment platform designed to enhance online degree enrollment for colleges. Utilizing predictive analytics, Ranku helps educational institutions identify and engage potential students more effectively. The company, pronounced "ran-koo," was acquired by John Wiley & Sons in 2016 and operates as a subsidiary of Deltak edu, Inc. Through its innovative approach, Ranku aims to support colleges in expanding their reach and improving enrollment outcomes in online programs.
Atypon
Acquisition in 2016
Atypon Systems specializes in online publishing software aimed at improving digital content delivery, discovery, and monetization for professional and scholarly publishers. Its primary offerings include Literatum, a leading platform tailored for publishers, and RightSuite, an enterprise access and commerce platform for media organizations. Atypon's solutions encompass self-service publishing and e-commerce features, such as automated marketing, content management, and sales tools, enabling clients to focus on content creation while maintaining control over its delivery and branding. The company positions itself as a key technology partner for the information industry, assisting clients in leveraging new technologies and overcoming technical challenges.
AnalystSuccess
Acquisition in 2015
AnalystSuccess is an educational company specializing in providing study materials and training for candidates preparing for the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) exams. Operating as a subsidiary of John Wiley & Sons Inc., AnalystSuccess focuses on delivering a streamlined and effective learning experience. The company offers comprehensive packages that cover all three levels of the CFA exams, ensuring candidates have access to essential resources and support for their exam preparations. Through its targeted study programs, AnalystSuccess aims to enhance the success rate of aspiring financial analysts in achieving their professional designations.
CrossKnowledge
Acquisition in 2014
CrossKnowledge specializes in corporate digital learning solutions aimed at enhancing the skills of individuals, teams, and organizations. With over 20 years of experience, the company offers a personalized learning experience that combines high-quality digital content, developed in collaboration with renowned experts, and an advanced learning platform utilizing both human and artificial intelligence. CrossKnowledge provides a range of integrated training formats, including blended, social, mobile, and mentored learning, to support the development of essential human and leadership skills. The company's commitment to client success is reinforced by a dedicated Client Success Team, which ensures organizations effectively equip their employees for success. As part of Wiley, a leading research and education provider, CrossKnowledge has reached over 12 million learners across 130 countries.
Profiles International
Acquisition in 2014
Profiles International helps organizations worldwide create high‐performing workforces by specializing in a comprehensive suite of talent management solutions. Profiles’ clients gain a competitive advantage by understanding their people at the deepest levels. This helps them select the right people for the right role and manage them to their fullest potential.
Deltak.edu
Acquisition in 2012
Deltak.edu is an online education company.
Inscape Publishing
Acquisition in 2012
Inscape Publishing is a specialized publisher of soft skills training material used by independent training consultants, corporations and their employees .
WhatsonWhen
Acquisition in 2006
Whatsonwhen Limited is a company based in London that specializes in providing travel and entertainment content solutions. Founded in 1999, it offers event guide services covering various interests such as music, arts, sports, and LGBTQ+ events. The company also produces video content for web, interactive television, inflight entertainment, and promotional/advertising purposes, including bespoke video guides for tourist offices. Whatsonwhen provides navigation, design, profiling, personalization, content management, and customer acquisition services. Its clients include airlines, banks, hotels, travel agents, and public sectors. The company was sold to John Wiley & Sons in 2006 and later acquired by Google.
Sybex is an IT certification training company that specializes in providing educational resources for individuals seeking to enhance their skills in the evolving IT landscape. The company offers a range of study guides and instructional materials aimed at helping customers maintain their technical abilities. Additionally, Sybex is engaged in computer book publishing, which includes the printing and distribution of educational content related to microcomputers and IT topics. By focusing on high-quality, industry-leading materials, Sybex supports students and professionals in their pursuit of IT certifications and ongoing education.
Wrox Press
Acquisition in 2003
Wrox are a leading information provider for programmers. Publishing books written for programmers by programmers.
InPharm.com
Venture Round in 2000
InPharm.com is a B2B portal site for the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries.