Folens Publishing Company
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Folens Publishing Company - overview
Established
1958
Location
Dublin, -, Ireland
Primary Industry
Media
About
Folens Publishing Company is an educational publisher based in Dublin, Ireland, offering high-quality resources and teaching programs tailored for primary and post-primary education sectors, enhancing the learning experience for teachers and students alike. Founded in 1958 and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, Folens Publishing Company specializes in educational materials for the primary and post-primary sectors. The company has evolved to meet changing educational needs, focusing on the Irish curriculum. Andrew Miller is currently the CEO, leading the company through its strategic developments.
Folens specializes in providing educational resources and teaching programmes primarily for the primary and post-primary education sectors. Their core offerings include a range of textbooks, digital resources, and teaching aids that are meticulously aligned with the updated Junior Cycle and Leaving Certificate curricula in Ireland. The flagship programme, 'Maths My Way,' is tailored for teachers and students from Junior Infants to 6th Class, enhancing the teaching and learning of mathematics through engaging content and structured lesson plans. Folens’ customer base predominantly consists of schools, educators, and students across Ireland, Northern Ireland, and select international markets, focusing on delivering resources that simplify the educational process and improve learning outcomes.
Folens generates revenue through a combination of direct sales and subscription models, catering to both individual consumers and educational institutions. Transactions typically occur when schools and teachers purchase educational materials, including textbooks and digital subscriptions to platforms such as MY FOLENS Library and FolensHIVE. These resources are available for purchase by educators looking to enhance their curriculum delivery and are accessible to parents seeking additional learning materials for their children. The company’s pricing structure encompasses a variety of products aimed at different educational levels, ensuring that educators and students receive tailored solutions that meet their specific needs in the classroom environment.
Primary Industry
Media
Sub Industries
Literary Publishing
Website
www.folens.ie
Verticals
E-commerce
Total Amount Raised
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Folens Publishing Company - deals
| Deals Type | Deal Status | Target (s) | Deal Date | Investor(s) | Seller(s) | Deal size (Mn) | Enterprise value (Mn) | Post-money valuation (Mn) | EBITDA multiple (x) | Revenue multiple (x) | Lead partner (s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buyout | Completed | Shaw Academy LLC | - |
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