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Going Private · Software · July 2011

Providence Equity Partners LLC acquires Blackboard, Inc.

On July 1, 2011, Providence Equity Partners LLC acquired Blackboard, Inc., a software company in District of Columbia, United States.

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AnnouncedJuly 1, 2011 TypeGoing Private TargetBlackboard, Inc. Buyer Providence Equity Partners LLC SectorSoftware LocationDistrict of Columbia, United States ValueMembers only

Target company

Blackboard, Inc.
District of Columbia, United States
Softwaresector
-founded
Activestatus
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Buyer

Providence Equity Partners LLC
Private equity firm · 166 deals on record
  • 3rd transaction in software
  • 46th transaction in United States
166deals, all time
22in this sector
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Questions about this deal

Who acquired Blackboard, Inc.?Providence Equity Partners LLC acquired Blackboard, Inc. on July 1, 2011.

What type of deal was it?It was a going private in the software sector in 2011.

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