Fishtree
by Fishtree Inc.
Fishtree was an adaptive learning platform for K–12 schools that helped educators plan lessons, curate resources, assign work, and personalize instruction using learner data and recommendation technology.
Acquisition Details
Fishtree was acquired by Follett in 2018. Contemporary reporting said its technology would be integrated into Follett products; the original Fishtree website no longer presents a standalone product.
💵 Pricing & access
- Pricing model
- Not documented
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- No longer sold
- Official site
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🩺 Health Signals
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- 200
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- Confidence
- 90%
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📅 Timeline
Fishtree raises $3 million
TechCrunch reported that Fishtree raised $3 million in funding for its adaptive learning platform, with the company preparing to expand adoption among schools and educators.
Fishtree joins Microsoft accelerator
Microsoft announced Fishtree among the startups selected for its Seattle Accelerator focused on machine learning, providing access to technical and business support.
Follett acquires Fishtree
Follett announced its acquisition of Fishtree and said the adaptive learning technology would support personalized learning capabilities across Follett's education offerings.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What was Fishtree?
Fishtree was a K–12 adaptive learning platform that gave teachers tools for lesson planning, resource curation, assignments, assessment, and personalized learning pathways.
How did Fishtree personalize learning?
Fishtree used learner information and recommendation technology to help educators match instructional resources and activities to individual student needs.
Who founded Fishtree?
Fishtree was founded by Terry Nealon, who served as chief executive officer.
What happened to Fishtree?
Follett acquired Fishtree in March 2018. Fishtree's technology was intended to be integrated into Follett's education products rather than continue solely as an independent platform.
Is Fishtree still available?
Fishtree does not appear to remain available as a standalone product. Because acquisition integration and later product changes are not fully documented publicly, its record is classified as acquired rather than assigned a confirmed shutdown date.