Promethean

What Promethean does

Promethean is a global interactive display and education technology provider, legally Promethean Limited (UK), with operating headquarters in Seattle and a wholly-owned subsidiary status under Mynd.ai, Inc. (NYSE American: MYND). The company's product architecture centers on the ActivPanel family of interactive displays — ActivPanel 10 Premium, ActivPanel 10, ActivPanel LE, and the ActivPanel D-Series digital signage — built around proprietary Vellum writing/touch technology, optical-bonded glass, QLED/FALD backlighting, and an OS-agnostic approach supporting Android, Windows, and ChromeOS via modular computing (Chromebox OPS, OPS-M, OPS-A). The software layer combines Promethean ActivSuite (cross-platform engagement apps), the acquired Explain Everything cloud platform (recurring subscription, AI-enhanced), ActivInspire desktop teaching software, Admin Tools device management, and Rise Vision digital signage.

The company serves K-12 education as its primary segment, with secondary segments in higher education and corporate workplace (government, healthcare, AEC, and professional services) across 126 countries and more than 2 million classrooms. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time hardware sales of interactive displays sold through a hybrid of direct enterprise field sales and a global certified selling partner network, complemented by recurring software subscriptions for Explain Everything, Rise Vision, and Admin Tools. Pricing on hardware is quote-based and multi-year, on subscriptions annual, and on ActivInspire freemium when bundled with hardware purchases. Certifications including TAA compliance, Energy Star, HIPAA-conscious configurations, and European Accessibility Act alignment support procurement qualification across regulated segments.

Recent strategic activity has clustered around platform expansion and AI differentiation: the 2022 acquisition of Explain Everything brought a cloud-native, subscription-based lesson creation platform in-house, while the November-December 2025 period added the Augment Me AI licensing partnership for engagement analytics, a MAXHUB strategic partnership launching a Microsoft Teams-certified workplace solution, and a Q101 Foundation MOU contemplating a North American content marketplace operating partnership.

Name

Promethean

Legal name

Promethean Limited

Website

https://prometheanworld.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Promethean is an interactive display and education technology company serving K-12 schools, higher education, and corporate workplaces across 126 countries, with over two million classrooms using its ActivPanel displays and software ecosystem including ActivSuite and Explain Everything.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Interactive Displays

NAICS

Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (334118), Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (33411), Electronics and Appliance Retailers (44921)

SIC

Retail-Computer & Computer Software Stores (5734), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Electronic Components & Accessories (3670)

akta.pro primary industry

Computer Accessories & Consumables Retail (Cables, Adapters, Ink/Toner) (CRACABAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Live Class & Webinar Marketplaces/Directories (EDAFAIAE), Video Adapters & Converters (HDMI/DP/VGA/DVI/USB-C) (HDACAHAF)

Keywords

• Interactive displays
• Education technology
• Classroom collaboration
• Digital signage
• Lesson delivery software

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Interactive Display Hardware Sales: Sale of ActivPanel interactive displays including ActivPanel 10 Premium, ActivPanel 10, ActivPanel LE, and ActivPanel D-Series digital signage. Hardware is sold through channel partners and direct enterprise sales with various size configurations (55" to 86").
2. Software Subscriptions: Explain Everything Advanced operates on a subscription model. Admin Tools and device management services are provided through the Promethean platform. ActivInspire is free with panel purchases.
3. Platform and Content Services: Strategic expansion into content marketplace through planned Q101 Foundation partnership to introduce content-enabled platform layer beyond hardware and software offerings.
4. Modular Computing Modules: OPS-M (Windows), OPS-A (Android EDLA-certified), and Promethean Chromebox OPS modules sold as add-on computing solutions for ActivPanel displays.
5. Rise Vision Digital Signage Software: Cloud-based digital signage software available as subscription for K-12 education in the U.S., with paid licenses required for use.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Promethean designs, manufactures, and sells interactive flat-panel displays (ActivPanel 10 Premium, ActivPanel 10, ActivPanel LE, ActivPanel D-Series), modular computing modules, and a bundled software ecosystem (ActivSuite, Explain Everything, ActivInspire, Admin Tools, Rise Vision) targeting K-12 schools, higher education institutions, and corporate workplaces. The ActivPanel hardware combined with proprietary Vellum touch technology, multi-OS support, and integrated software is sold through certified resellers, direct enterprise sales, and the company website across 126 countries.

Product overview

Promethean offers a unified platform-plus-modules architecture centered on ActivPanel interactive displays and Promethean software ecosystem. The core ActivPanel line includes ActivPanel 10 Premium and ActivPanel 10 (flagship models with QLED/FALD technology and multi-OS support), ActivPanel LE (EDLA-certified Android display), and ActivPanel D-Series (digital signage). The software portfolio spans Promethean ActivSuite (cross-platform app access), Explain Everything (acquired cloud-based lesson creation with AI capabilities), ActivInspire (desktop teaching software), Admin Tools (device management), and Rise Vision (digital signage software). Modular computing accessories include Chromebox OPS (ChromeOS), OPS-M (Windows/Intel), and OPS-A (Android/EDLA-certified). Accessories include 4K ePTZ cameras and stands/mounts. The portfolio serves K-12 education, higher education, and workplace sectors with solutions for collaboration, digital signage, and enterprise deployment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ActivPanel: Interactive display product line including ActivPanel 10 Premium, ActivPanel 10, ActivPanel LE, and ActivPanel D-Series digital signage
• Promethean ActivSuite
• Explain Everything
• ActivInspire
• Admin Tools
• Rise Vision
• Radix VISO

Products and services

• ActivPanel 10 Premium Flagship interactive display featuring optical bonded glass, QLED technology with full array local dimming (FALD), multi-OS support (Android, Windows, Chrome), built-in soundbar, 8-array microphone, and optional 4K ePTZ camera for education and workplace collaboration.
• ActivPanel 10 Interactive display with zero bonded glass, 5000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 500 cd/m² brightness, multi-OS compatibility, and Promethean ActivSuite software for flexible classroom and workplace use.
• ActivPanel LE EDLA-certified, Android-powered interactive display with Google Play access, built-in Promethean Classroom Essential apps (Annotate, Whiteboard, Screen Share, Spinner, Timer), designed for budget-conscious K-12 schools.
• ActivPanel D-Series Non-interactive digital signage solution for real-time content broadcasting across facilities, with built-in Rise Vision and Radix VISO management platforms, designed for 24/7 operation in hallways, common areas, and high-traffic spaces.
• Promethean ActivSuite Software platform providing access to Promethean apps (Whiteboard, Annotate, Screen Share, Timer, Spinner) on devices for use at and away from the ActivPanel, with ChromeOS compatibility enabling cross-platform deployment.
• Explain Everything Cloud-based lesson creation and delivery software with real-time collaboration, video recording and editing studio, access to templates and clipart library, and AI-powered engagement insights via Augment Me integration.
• ActivInspire Desktop lesson delivery software included with ActivPanel purchases, featuring rich content insertion, annotation tools, clock and timer, spotlight and reveal tools, and free resource packs for K-12 educators.
• Admin Tools Cloud-based device management platform for enrolling, configuring, and remotely updating ActivPanel displays, tracking device and user details, and deploying security updates.
• Rise Vision Cloud-based digital signage software for K-12 education in the U.S., providing 600+ customizable templates, content scheduling, emergency messaging via CAP protocol, and SSO integration.
• Promethean Chromebox OPS ChromeOS computing module that plugs into ActivPanel for access to Google ecosystem, Google Classroom, Google Workspace, and Chrome Web Store apps with full Google Admin console support.
• OPS-M Intel-based Windows computing module (N97, i5, i7 configurations) that transforms ActivPanel into a full Windows touchscreen with enterprise-grade security, remote management, and HDMI output capabilities.
• OPS-A EDLA-certified Android 12 computing module built for ActivPanel with pre-installed Google and Promethean apps, HDMI app for source switching, and management via Admin Tools, Radix, or Google Admin console.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 2 million classrooms served across 126 countries
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

AI capability4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered strategic and core.

• Q101 FoundationstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 December 2025Strategic MOU in progress for Open Quest Academy educational ecosystem. If definitive agreements executed, Mynd.ai/Promethean would serve as Foundation's exclusive operating partner in North America. Planned content marketplace integration to leverage Promethean's existing install base for platform expansion.
• MAXHUBcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 December 2025Strategic partnership to expand workplace collaboration solutions. Launching Teams-certified hybrid meeting product in the U.S. combining Promethean's interactive display technology with MAXHUB's conferencing capabilities. Solution to expand to Canada and other markets.
• Augment Me Inc.strategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 November 2025AI-powered integration within the Explain Everything platform scheduled for December 2025. Provides real-time insights into student engagement and cognitive readiness, supporting personalized teaching and interactive learning experiences. Integration licensed from Augment Me, Inc.
• NetDragoncoreOthers · 2 December 2022NetDragon acquired Promethean; Promethean is now a subsidiary of Mynd.ai, Inc. (NYSE American: MYND), formerly under NetDragon. Promethean acquired Explain Everything digital whiteboard platform to enhance ed-tech offerings and expand collaborative learning products.
• GooglecoreTechnology or IntegrationPromethean Chromebox OPS integrates Google ecosystem into ActivPanel displays. Full support for Google Admin console allows IT admins to deploy apps, push updates, and enforce security policies. Compatibility with Google Workspace for Education including Google Classroom, Drive, Docs, Slides, Meet, and YouTube. ChromeOS support added to ActivSuite in December 2025.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationPromethean displays integrate with Microsoft Teams and Zoom for hybrid meetings. Microsoft Teams-certified solution combining Promethean's displays with MAXHUB conferencing technology. OPS-M module connects to Microsoft ecosystem. Windows 11 support through OPS-M computing module.
• ZoomcoreTechnology or IntegrationPromethean ActivPanel displays support Zoom integration for video conferencing, with built-in soundbar, 8-array microphone, and 4K ePTZ camera for hybrid collaboration.
• RadixcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with Radix for VISO Premium device management. Radix VISO Premium offers centralized control of all screens—tablets, laptops, Chromebooks, ActivPanels—from a single web-based console. Radix VISO is built into ActivPanel D-Series for management.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Newline Interactive: Newline competes head-to-head with Promethean in interactive flat-panel displays for K-12 and higher education, with a similar Android/Windows-modular product structure and education channel.
• BenQ: BenQ's Edu and Corporate interactive display lines (including the BenQ Board) compete directly with ActivPanel across K-12, higher ed and meeting-room deployments.
• Boxlight (Mimio): Boxlight's Mimio-branded interactive displays and classroom software target the same K-12 procurement cycles as Promethean, with overlapping channel partners and curriculum-integrated software.
• SMART Technologies: SMART is the most direct competitor to Promethean in K-12 interactive displays, offering SMART Board displays with the SMART Notebook lesson software ecosystem—the historical rival in the ed-tech panel market.
• ViewSonic: ViewSonic's ViewBoard line targets the same education and corporate collaboration segments as ActivPanel, with multi-OS support and a comparable channel-partner go-to-market model.
• Clear Touch Interactive: Clear Touch is a US K-12-focused interactive panel vendor with a similar direct-to-district sales motion and bundled software-plus-services offering.

Emerging players

• MAXHUB: MAXHUB is both a partner (Teams-certified workplace solution, Dec 2025) and emerging competitor in conference/interactive panels for the corporate segment that Promethean is targeting with ActivPanel.

Regional players

• CTOUCH: CTOUCH is a European-headquartered interactive display vendor whose education and enterprise product lines closely mirror Promethean's ActivPanel portfolio, primarily competing in EMEA.

Broad incumbents

• Microsoft (Surface Hub): Microsoft Surface Hub competes in the enterprise collaboration-display space and, as Promethean's partner, represents both an integration channel and a long-term competitive threat if Microsoft deepens its first-party hardware push.
• Google Jamboard / Workspace Devices: Although Google discontinued first-party Jamboard hardware, Google's Workspace/Chromebook ecosystem remains a strategic partner (Chromebox OPS) and indirect competitor for classroom and meeting-room collaboration budgets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/promethean
• Facebookfacebook.com/PrometheanWorld
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/promethean
• YouTubeyoutube.com/promethean

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A2 records

Investments

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