John Wiley & Sons

Wiley is a global provider of content and workflow solutions focused on scientific, technical, medical, and scholarly research, as well as professional development and education. The company specializes in academic journals, books, assessments, training, test preparation materials, and online education program management. Its primary revenue comes from the Research segment, which offers peer-reviewed publishing and content platforms to a diverse clientele, including academic institutions, corporations, government entities, academic societies, and individual researchers. While the majority of its revenue is generated in the United States, Wiley also sees significant contributions from markets in the United Kingdom and China.

Josh Jarrett

Senior Vice President, Strategy

Matthew Kissner

President and CEO

Matthew Leavy

Executive Vice President and GM, Academic and Professional Learning

16 past transactions

J&J Editorial

Acquisition in 2021
J&J Editorial is a publishing company providing professional management reviews and editorials.

Hindawi

Acquisition in 2021
Hindawi operates a platform that facilitates the publication of academic and open-access journals in the fields of science, technology, and medicine. The company manages a diverse portfolio of journals, collaborating with third-party publishers, including academic societies, to support their transition to open access. Hindawi is committed to maintaining high standards of peer review, with over 40,000 internationally-recognized editors serving on the editorial boards of its journals. Many of these publications are indexed in leading databases such as the Science Citation Index, Scopus, PubMed, INSPEC, Mathematical Reviews, and Chemical Abstracts, ensuring broad visibility and accessibility for authors and researchers.

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 SaaS-based company specializing in career technology, serving media owners, online recruitment businesses, and associations. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, the company develops job board and recruiting software designed to enhance digital advertising revenue for its clients. Madgex offers a comprehensive suite of services that includes CV databases, mobile applications, job board design, search engine optimization, resume search software, and online recruiting solutions. Additionally, the company provides tools for classified job postings and career center management, enabling users to effectively connect job seekers with employers. With its innovative software, Madgex aims to streamline the recruitment process and improve job advertising outcomes.

mthree

Acquisition in 2020
MThree Corporate Consulting Limited is a consulting firm that specializes in providing technology services for financial and tech companies. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in London, the company offers a range of services including risk and compliance, production support, DevOps, cyber security, application development, and data science. MThree aims to bridge the IT skills gap by sourcing, training, and preparing graduates and professionals, particularly from STEM backgrounds, for careers in technology. The company places these candidates with various organizations, including financial institutions and government agencies. As a subsidiary of John Wiley & Sons, MThree is committed to supporting the next generation of tech talent through career development and training initiatives, while also enhancing the technical capabilities of global organizations. With additional offices in cities such as Paris, Hong Kong, and New York, MThree operates on an international scale, focusing on long-term partnerships with both employees and employers.

zyBooks

Acquisition in 2019
zyBooks, founded in 2012 by Smita Bakshi and Frank Vahid, focuses on enhancing the educational experience for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) students. Recognizing that over half of STEM students do not complete their degrees, zyBooks offers a web-native learning platform designed to address the challenges posed by traditional textbooks. By leveraging interactivity, zyBooks minimizes text and replaces it with question sets, animations, and embedded homework, allowing students to learn through practical engagement. The content is collaboratively developed by a team of experienced professors and content creators, ensuring its relevance and effectiveness. Since its inception, zyBooks has expanded from a few universities to over 200 colleges and universities, along with several high schools, providing a cost-effective and supportive alternative to conventional learning materials.

Knewton

Acquisition in 2019
Knewton, Inc. is a developer of an online adaptive learning engine that personalizes education for students by providing tailored recommendations on what to study. The platform also equips teachers with analytics to enhance their support for individual students and offers publishers insights to create more effective digital educational products. Knewton's technology serves a range of subjects, including math, economics, and sciences, and is utilized by educational institutions and companies worldwide. In addition to its flagship product, Knewton offers Alta, an integrated adaptive learning courseware for higher education. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in New York, Knewton has expanded its presence internationally with offices in London, Tokyo, Singapore, and Dubai. The company has been recognized for its innovation in education technology, earning accolades such as being named a “Technology Pioneer” by the World Economic Forum.

The Learning House

Acquisition in 2018
The Learning House, established in 2001, specializes in assisting small independent schools in developing distance learning programs tailored for non-traditional students. The company operates on a "no upfront cost" model, allowing smaller institutions to effectively compete with larger state universities' distance learning offerings. It provides a range of educational services, including online program management, enterprise learning systems, and expertise in research, marketing, enrollment, retention, and instructional design. Additionally, The Learning House delivers technology-enabled graduate and undergraduate programs, short courses, bootcamps, and professional development services. Its focus on data-driven decision-making helps colleges and universities attract more students while ensuring improved outcomes.

Ranku

Acquisition in 2016
Ranku offers a recruitment platform using predictive analytics to help colleges increase online degree enrollment. Ranku (pronounced ran-koo) was acquired by John Wiley & Sons in 2016.

Atypon

Acquisition in 2016
Atyponâ„¢ is setting new standards for digital content delivery, discovery, and monetization. The company's solutions include Literatumâ„¢, the leading platform for professional and scholarly publishers, and RightSuiteâ„¢, an enterprise access and commerce platform for publishing and media organizations. Atypon strives to be the best technology partner for the information industry. Being the best technology partner means more than providing the best technology; it also means guiding our clients - how to take advantage of new technology (ours and others) and how to eliminate technology hurdles.

AnalystSuccess

Acquisition in 2015
The Analyst Success CFA® study program provides candidates with a simple, effective learning experience.

CrossKnowledge

Acquisition in 2014
CrossKnowledge specializes in corporate digital learning solutions, focusing on skills acquisition for individuals, teams, and organizations. The company offers a personalized learning experience by combining digital content created with renowned experts, a sophisticated learning platform utilizing both human and artificial intelligence, and dedicated support through a Client Success Team. With over 20 years of experience in the e-learning sector, CrossKnowledge provides multilingual training programs and various learning formats, including blended, social, mobile, and mentored learning. It aims to enhance the career journeys of employees by helping them develop essential human and leadership skills. As part of Wiley, a leading research and education provider, CrossKnowledge has served 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.

Inscape Publishing LLC

Acquisition in 2012
Inscape Publishing is a specialized publisher of soft skills training material used by independent training consultants, corporations and their employees .

InPharm.com

Venture Round in 2000
InPharm.com is a B2B portal site for the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries.
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