Kahoot!

Kahoot! is a game-based learning platform that enables users to create, share, and engage with educational games and trivia quizzes quickly and easily. Catering to a diverse audience, including educators, students, and corporate entities, the platform supports learning across various subjects and languages, and is accessible on multiple devices. Kahoot!'s mission is to enhance the learning experience by making it more interactive and enjoyable, fostering engagement through social interaction and gamification. The platform is utilized in various contexts, including classrooms, corporate training, and events, making it a versatile tool for learning and development globally.

James Micklethwait

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Clever

Acquisition in 2021
Clever is a San Francisco-based company that operates a single sign-on platform specifically designed for K-12 education. Founded in 2012, Clever aims to streamline access to digital learning resources by consolidating various educational applications into one secure portal. The platform simplifies the management of student accounts by automating tasks such as account creation and updates, thereby reducing the administrative burden on schools. This enables teachers and administrators to efficiently implement and maintain a diverse range of learning applications, allowing them to tailor educational experiences to meet the needs of each student.

Motimate

Acquisition in 2021
Motimate is a platform designed to enhance learning and internal communication within organizations. It offers tools that make training engaging and accessible, simplifying everyday tasks while promoting cultural development among employees. The platform facilitates knowledge sharing and collaboration, allowing users to learn from one another and celebrate successes. By focusing on effective communication and training, Motimate aims to help businesses improve their sales performance and refine employee development strategies.

Whiteboard.fi

Acquisition in 2021
Whiteboard.fi is an online collaborative tool designed specifically for educators and classrooms. It facilitates real-time interactive learning by providing each student with their own digital whiteboard, allowing them to draw, write text, annotate images, and input mathematical equations. Teachers can monitor all students' progress simultaneously while maintaining classroom control through features like co-teaching, saving whiteboards, and access management. Students join classes using a link, room code, or QR code for seamless participation, whether in-person or remotely.

Drops

Acquisition in 2020
Drops is a language learning application that offers a unique approach by combining engaging word games with aesthetically pleasing design. Founded in 2015 by Daniel Farkas and Mark Szulyovszky, the app quickly gained a large user base and became one of the fastest-growing language learning platforms globally. Drops focuses on teaching vocabulary through short, visually appealing games, making language acquisition enjoyable and integrated into daily routines. The app supports learning in 30 different languages and is grounded in research aimed at enhancing effective learning. In addition to its primary vocabulary app, Drops also launched Scripts in 2018, which focuses on teaching character-based writing systems. The company aims to provide an interactive and innovative tool for users seeking to enrich their language skills.

Actimo

Acquisition in 2020
Actimo ApS is a Copenhagen-based company established in 2010 that specializes in developing a mobile dialogue platform aimed at enhancing communication within businesses. The platform focuses on improving mobile mass communications to employees and customers, offering solutions that facilitate internal communication, employee training, and customer support. Actimo's application enables team managers to engage with employees effectively by sending important updates and tracking performance, thereby optimizing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. The company also provides automation and API solutions, making it easier for businesses to integrate their communication processes. As of October 2020, Actimo operates as a subsidiary of Kahoot! AS.

Poio

Acquisition in 2019
Poio is a developer of a learning platform focused on helping children learn to read through engaging digital experiences. The company creates playful and educational games that enable children to teach themselves reading skills in a fun and interactive manner. By offering a variety of learning-to-read games, Poio provides a motivational environment where children can explore words and letters, ultimately enhancing their language abilities. Their first reading game, launched in the Norwegian App Store, has garnered positive feedback from both users and media, underscoring the effectiveness and appeal of their innovative approach to literacy education.

WeWantToKnow (DragonBox)

Acquisition in 2019
WeWantToKnow AS is a Norwegian company based in Oslo that specializes in developing mobile educational games. One of its flagship products is DragonBox+, an innovative algebra game designed to teach children math concepts in an engaging manner. The game is noteworthy for its ability to impart algebra knowledge within two hours, often without the learners realizing they are studying math. DragonBox gained significant recognition, becoming the first math game to surpass Angry Birds in sales within app stores. As of December 31, 2019, WeWantToKnow AS operates as a subsidiary of Kahoot! AS, further enhancing its reach in the digital learning space.
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