Learning Pool Acquires Remote Learner as Part of Ambitious US Expansion Plan

Learning Pool today announced the acquisition of Remote Learner, the Denver, Colorado based LMS specialist and learning technology company.

With clients such as recruitment giant Indeed, Royal Caribbean Group and Ultimate Kronos Group, Remote Learner has an impressive track record of delivering persuasive elearning solutions to thousands of clients, representing over a million users, for more than two decades. The company is the fourth to join the Learning Pool Group in as many years and adds significant capacity and capability to the Group's North American business.

Speaking about the acquisition, Learning Pool Group CEO Paul McElvaney said, "We've been particularly impressed by the focus on delivering impact to customers that the Remote Learner team prides itself on, which has been especially evident through the COVID pandemic. This acquisition puts the Group in great shape to accelerate our already ambitious customer satisfaction and growth targets in the North American region and takes the global Learning Pool team to more than 260 dedicated and talented people."

Following the acquisition, Remote Learner's current President and Chief Innovation Officer, Dr. Page Chen, will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer and join the Learning Pool Group board.

About Learning Pool

Learning Pool has been backed by Carlyle Cardinal Ireland (CCI), an investment fund sponsored by The Carlyle Group and Cardinal Capital Group, since 2016. The Group has subsequently enjoyed triple-digit growth and completed four acquisitions, taking the global workforce from 80 in 2016 to more than 260 today.

About Remote Learner

Remote Learner is one of the largest and most respected open-source LMS providers in North America with 35 staff and more than 300 customers. Remote Learner brings together award-winning technical and creative expertise to design, configure, and launch persuasive solutions tailored to the unique needs of its customers.

About Flatirons Capital Advisors

Flatirons Capital Advisors, LLC (www.flatironscap.com) is a Mergers and Acquisitions advisory firm that helps privately held companies sell their businesses and acquire other businesses. Our unique business model affords sell-side advisory clients the ability to improve their company's performance, earnings, and effectiveness in the short-term, while simultaneously increasing their market value for a future sale. Flatirons has offices in Colorado, Florida, Illinois, and Texas.