Apex Learning

Privately held provider of e-Learning software for K-12 education Apex LearningTypePrivateIndustryEducational SoftwareFounded1997FounderPaul AllenHeadquarters Seattle, Washington, United StatesKey peopleChris Porter, CEOProductsOnline courses and tutorialsWebsitewww.apexlearning.com Apex Learning, Inc. is a privately held provider of digital curriculum. Headquartered in Seattle, Apex Learning is accredited by AdvancED. History Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen founded Apex Learning in 1997 for the purpose of applying for online courses and test prep material in grades 6–12. The company initially focused on Advanced Placement courses and test prep. Within one year of operation, 200 students used the Apex platform.[citation needed] In 2002, Cheryl Vedoe, founder of Tenth Planet and VP of Education Marketing at Apple Inc., became CEO of Apex. In 2003, Apex Learning acquired Beyond Books and Boxer Math.[dead link] In 2006, Apex had a $6 million round of venture capital financing led by MK Capital.[better source needed] In May 2017, Apex Learning was acquired by Education Growth Partners; however, the terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. The following August, Apex Learning relea