# Renaissance Learning: Primary/secondary education, Wisconsin Rapids, United States > Renaissance Learning: Renaissance Learning is a global leader in cloud-based educational software and assessment technology, founded in 1986 in Wisconsin... Source: https://millionrounds.com/startup/renaissance-learning (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article) United States · [Primary/secondary education startup](https://millionrounds.com/companies) # Renaissance Learning Renaissance Learning is a global leader in cloud-based educational software and assessment technology, founded in 1986 in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. Funding reported Last round: Private equity Primary/secondary education Wisconsin Rapids, United States Company summary - **Founded:** 1986 40 years old - **Team:** 1,900 1,000+ people - **Funding reported:** $40M in dollars - **Last round:** Private equity Nov 2021 How sure we are - ✓ **Listed** We know it exists and what it does - 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise - 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round No round for Renaissance Learning has been confirmed by a filing or an announcement yet, so nothing here counts toward an investor's record. [How we decide](https://millionrounds.com/methodology) ## About Renaissance Learning Renaissance Learning is a global leader in cloud-based educational software and assessment technology, founded in 1986 in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. Originally established as Advantage Learning Systems, the company is known for its flagship product, Accelerated Reader, which motivates students to improve their reading skills. As a Software as a Service (SaaS) provider, Renaissance serves educational institutions in over 110 countries, impacting approximately 18.5 million students worldwide. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services that includes adaptive assessments, personalized learning platforms, and data-driven decision support tools. Key products include Star Assessments for measuring student proficiency, myON for personalized reading, and Schoolzilla for analytics. Renaissance's mission is to accelerate learning for all students, utilizing a whole-child approach that integrates data insights with tailored instruction. With a strong presence in over 40% of U.S. schools, Renaissance Learning continues to innovate and expand its offerings to meet the needs of modern education. ## What company datasets say Renaissance Learning raised Funding, as reported Reported in all **$40M** in dollars Rounds **2** Last round **Private equity** Last round size **$40M** Last round date **Nov 2021** Investors listed **2** ## Founders and team From Renaissance Learning's own website: 11 on the team. - **Chris Bauleke** Chief Executive Officer - **Jonathan Pounds** Senior Vice President of Sales - **Amita Gudipati** Chief Customer Officer - **Chris Dragon** Chief Operating Officer - **Kim Mitchell** Chief People Officer - **Neal Dittersdorf** Chief Legal Officer - **Sarah DiFrancesco** Chief Marketing Officer - **Ted Wolf** Chief Financial Officer - **Todd Brekhus** Chief Product Officer - **Alex Ruiz** Director of People & Culture - **Gerri Martin-Flickinger** Board Chair ## On 5 portfolio pages Investors who name them - [CapitalG](https://millionrounds.com/fund/capitalg) - [ASDF Ventures](https://millionrounds.com/fund/asdf-ventures) - [Sleeping Bear Capital](https://millionrounds.com/fund/sleeping-bear-capital) - [Lumos Capital Group](https://millionrounds.com/fund/lumos-capital-group) - [W Capital Partners](https://millionrounds.com/fund/w-capital-partners) Each firm lists Renaissance Learning on its own website. That is the firm's claim, a weaker thing than a round we watched, but a named source. ## The company, in detail What they build Known for literacy solutions early literacy assessment educational tools digital literacy platforms school performance insights test scores primary/secondary education universal screening tools student achievement student success tracking comprehensive assessment educational software math skills professional learning formative assessment Built with from their website GitHub Actions Azure Devops VeriStand Rosetta Stone Articulate 360 Adobe Marketo Engage Docker Amazon SES Pendo. Amazon DynamoDB +8 more Salesforce CRM DC Storm Faiss Docebo Canva Google Sheets Tableau dbt - **Sector:** Primary/secondary education - **Industry code:** NAICS 513210, 611710, SIC 7375 - **Region:** Wisconsin - **Part of:** Francisco Partners - **Revenue:** $490M a year, as listed - **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/renaissance-learning) ## How it ended, so far Exit Exit Buyer Price When Acquired [Hellman & Friedman](https://millionrounds.com/fund/hellman-and-friedman-2) $1.1B Mar 2014 ## Primary/secondary education in United States Startups like it - [**Sphero** Caddo Mills · founded 2010 *Raised*](https://millionrounds.com/company/sphero) - [**SAM Labs** Boston · founded 2014 *Raised*](https://millionrounds.com/company/sam-labs) - [**Strawbees** Eau Claire · founded 2014](https://millionrounds.com/startup/strawbees) - [**Sora Schools** Atlanta · founded 2018](https://millionrounds.com/startup/sora-schools) - [**Nepris** Plano · founded 2013](https://millionrounds.com/startup/nepris) - [**GPA** Atlanta · founded 2012](https://millionrounds.com/startup/gpa) - [**SCOREBOOK LIVE** Spokane · founded 2014](https://millionrounds.com/startup/scorebook-live) - [**New York Sun Works** New York · founded 2004](https://millionrounds.com/startup/new-york-sun-works) ## Is this your company? 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