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Jisc, a UK-based strategic acquirer founded in 1993 that provides digital educational services to higher education and skills sectors, is actively investing in and acquiring companies primarily in education and productivity software, with seven investments including Hesa, Blackbullion, and Oslr, and has completed three exits.

Overview

  • Investor Type: Strategic Acquirer
  • Status: Active
  • Professionals: 3
  • Investments: 7
  • Portfolio: 2
  • Exits: 3

General Information

Company Description

Jisc is a provider of educational services aimed at supporting higher education and skills development. The company offers educational services and digital solutions, enabling students in higher education, further education, and skills sectors in the UK to excel by leveraging modern digital empowerment, content, and connectivity.

Business Details

  • Website: www.jisc.ac.uk
  • Formerly Known As: Jisc Collections and Janet, The Jnt Association
  • Year Founded: 1993
  • Investor Status: Actively Seeking New Investments
  • Primary Investor Type: Corporation
  • Corporate Office:
    • 4 Portwall Lane
    • Bristol BS1 6NB
    • England, United Kingdom
  • Phone: +44 0300

Investments & Acquisitions (7)

  • Hesa (Education and Training Services (B2B))

    • Deal Date: 04-Oct-2022
    • Deal Type: Merger/Acquisition
    • Industry: Education and Training Services (B2B)
    • Company Stage: Generating Revenue
  • Blackbullion

    • Deal Date: 14-May-2019
    • Industry: Educational and Training Services (B2C)
    • Company Stage: Generating Revenue
  • Oslr

    • Deal Date: 15-Mar-2018
    • Industry: Educational Software
    • Company Stage: Generating Revenue
  • EngX

    • Deal Date: 01-Jan-2017
    • Industry: Business/Productivity Software
    • Company Stage: Out of Business
  • Mytos

    • Deal Date: 07-Jul-2016
    • Industry: Discovery Tools (Healthcare)
    • Company Stage: Generating Revenue
  • Unitu

    • Deal Date: 30-Nov-2014
    • Deal Type: Grant
    • Industry: Business/Productivity Software
    • Company Stage: Generating Revenue
  • Unique Insights

    • Deal Type: Accelerator/Incubator
    • Industry: Business/Productivity Software
    • Company Stage: Out of Business

Exits (3)

  • EngX

    • Exit Date: 06-Feb-2024
    • Exit Type: Out of Business
  • Unitu

    • Exit Date: 01-Feb-2023
  • Unique Insights

    • Exit Date: 01-Jul-2019

Affiliates

Subsidiaries (1)

  • Hesa (Education and Training Services (B2B))
    • Location: Cheltenham, United Kingdom
    • Year Founded: 1993

FAQs

What is Jisc Services?

Provider of educational services intended to provide higher education and skills to the toppers.

When was Jisc Services founded?

Jisc Services was founded in 1993.

Where is Jisc Services headquartered?

Jisc Services is headquartered in Bristol, United Kingdom.

How many investments has Jisc Services made?

Jisc Services has made 7 investments.

What has Jisc Services invested in?

Jisc Services has made numerous investments in companies like Hesa (Education and Training Services (B2B)), Blackbullion, and Oslr within the Education and Training Services (B2B), Educational and Training Services (B2C), and Educational Software industries.

What has Jisc Services invested in recently?

Jisc Services's latest investment was on 04-Oct-2022 in Hesa (Education and Training Services (B2B)), a company within the Education and Training Services (B2B) industry.