Question 1

What does 2U do?

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2U is a cloud-based Software-as-a-Service platform that provides schools with the comprehensive operating infrastructure.

Question 2

In what sectors does 2U operate?

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2U operates in Cloud Computing, EdTech, Education, Software.

Question 3

How many companies has 2U acquired?

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2U has made 4 acquisitions between 2017-2021, with a total disclosed deal value of $1.65B.

Question 4

What companies are owned by 2U?

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Companies acquired by 2U include edX, Trilogy Education Services, CritiqueIt Inc., GetSmarter.

Question 5

What are 2U's major acquisitions?

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2U's largest acquisitions include edX ($800M, 2021), Trilogy Education Services ($750M, 2019), GetSmarter ($103M, 2017).

Question 6

What is 2U's largest acquisition?

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2U's largest disclosed acquisition is edX for $800M (2021).

Question 7

What was 2U's first acquisition?

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2U's first recorded acquisition was GetSmarter in 2017 for $103M.

Question 8

What was 2U's most recent acquisition?

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2U's most recent acquisition is edX, announced June 2021 for $800M.

Question 9

What is the average deal size for 2U acquisitions?

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The average disclosed deal size for 2U acquisitions is $551M.

Question 10

What is the median deal size for 2U acquisitions?

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The median disclosed deal size for 2U acquisitions is $750M. The median is often lower than the average because a few very large deals pull the average up.

Question 11

How much has 2U spent on acquisitions?

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2U has spent at least $1.65B across its disclosed acquisitions (of 4 total deals; some prices are undisclosed).

Question 12

Which sector has 2U spent the most on?

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2U has committed the most disclosed capital to Education companies — about $1.65B across its deals in that sector.

Question 13

What sectors does 2U usually acquire in?

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2U most frequently acquires companies in Education, EdTech, Analytics.

Question 14

In which sector has 2U made the most acquisitions?

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2U has made the most acquisitions in the Education sector.

Question 15

In which year did 2U make the most acquisitions?

Accepted Answer

2U made the most acquisitions in 2021, with 1 deal.

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