TeachTown
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Educational software |
| Founded | January 1, 2003 in Seattle, United States |
| Headquarters | Seattle , United States |
Key people | Daniel Feshbach (chairman), Richard Becker (CEO, as of 2021), Terry Thoren (former president and CEO), Dave Cappellucci (former CEO) |
| Products | Educational software for children with autism spectrum disorder, developmental and intellectual challenges, or emotional and behavioral conditions |
| Owner | L Squared Capital Partners (since June 2024) |
| Parent | Jigsaw Learning LLC (after recapitalization) |
TeachTown is a United States-based enterprise specializing in educational software tailored for schools, clinicians, and families supporting children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, developmental and intellectual challenges, or emotional and behavioral conditions. The company’s specialized curriculum is designed to deliver general education materials alongside personalized interventions, enabling learners with moderate to severe disabilities to achieve academic progress.
History
Established in Seattle in 2003, TeachTown initially gained financial backing from the Washington Research Foundation after achieving second place in the University of Washington’s business plan contest. Further capital was provided by angel investors from the Seattle area, with Kevin MacDonald overseeing the technical division.
In 2006, TeachTown combined operations with Animated Speech Corporation, during which Daniel Feshbach emerged as the primary investor and assumed the role of CEO. Leadership transitioned when Terry Thoren took over as president and CEO in 2009, succeeded by Dave Cappellucci in 2012; throughout this period, Feshbach maintained his position as chairman. Subsequently, the company underwent recapitalization and became a part of Jigsaw Learning LLC.
TeachTown was acquired in 2021 by Bain Capital through its Bain Capital Double Impact initiative, appointing Richard Becker as chief executive officer. Later, in June 2024, ownership transferred to L Squared Capital Partners from Bain Capital Double Impact.