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Global University Systems completed the acquisition of FutureLearn.

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Consideration TypeCash
Capital Owned-
Capital Bid For100%
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Education Services

social learning platform

United Kingdom

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Global University Systems, a global higher education platform, completed the acquisition of FutureLearn, a digital learning platform. Financial terms were not disclosed. “We are delighted to play a role in FutureLearn’s incredible success story. In just under 10 years, FutureLearn has become the largest and most impactful online learning platform in Europe educating some 19 million people to date. Over the last 20 years GUS has developed proprietary, AI-powered career management capabilities which can strengthen the FutureLearn platform and unlock access to global markets. I am pleased to introduce Jo Johnson as a chair of the Board of Directors. We are also forming an Advisory Board, chaired by Lord David Blunkett and Douglas Blackstock with further appointments to follow shortly," Aaron Etingen, GUS Founder and CEO.

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