Paragin

What Paragin does

Paragin Group is a Netherlands-based EdTech SaaS provider founded in 2000 that builds digital assessment, examination, certification, course administration, and competency development software for educational institutions, corporations, and government organizations. The company's product architecture is a platform-plus-modules model organized around the Remindo assessment platform (with sub-products RemindoKey, RemindoContent, RemindoEVC, and MijnPortfolio) and a portfolio of eight acquired-but-retained brands covering complementary use cases: SOWISO (STEM online testing and learning), OMPT (online mathematics admission testing), Coachview (course administration), OnTrac (exam logistics), Skillsly (skills development and validation), GradeWork (assignment submission and grading), and OnStage (internship, work placement, and graduation trajectories). The full portfolio supports the learning and talent lifecycle from admissions through professional certification across more than 20 countries.

Paragin operates a direct enterprise sales model targeting large and small educational institutions, corporations, and municipalities, and generates revenue through recurring SaaS subscriptions sold on a direct basis; pricing is not publicly disclosed. The company is headquartered in Nijkerk with additional offices in Amsterdam (Science Park), Uden, and Ede, and employs 125+ people. It serves 1,250+ end customers and is active in 20+ countries, primarily across the Benelux and broader Europe. Ownership transitioned from Main Capital Partners (initial investment 2021, exited February 2026) to ECI Partners, with Crescent European Specialty Lending providing acquisition financing. The current owner's stated intent is to accelerate international expansion and continue a sequenced M&A strategy in the digital exams and assessment software market.

Name

Paragin

Legal name

Paragin BV

Website

https://paragin.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Paragin Group is a Netherlands-based EdTech SaaS provider founded in 2000 that delivers digital assessment, examination, certification, and competency development software to 1,250+ educational institutions, corporations, and government organizations across 20+ countries, organized around the Remindo platform and eight acquired product brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Education Technology Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Professional Licensure & Certification Exam Prep (Bar/CPA/NCLEX/PMP, etc.) (EDAGADAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Higher Education Admissions & Placement Exam Prep (GRE/GMAT/LSAT/MCAT) (EDAGADAC)

Keywords

• Online examination software
• Education technology
• Competency management
• Digital assessment platforms
• Course administration software

Headquarters

HQ city

Nijkerk

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. SaaS Subscriptions: Paragin generates revenue through recurring SaaS subscriptions for its platform-based products including Remindo, SOWISO, OMPT, Coachview, OnTrac, Skillsly, GradeWork, and OnStage. These are sold to educational institutions, corporations, and government organizations on a subscription basis.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Paragin Group develops and sells a portfolio of SaaS-based EdTech software products for digital examinations, testing, certifications, course administration, skills development, and competency management. Its solutions are sold as recurring subscriptions to educational institutions, corporations, and government organizations, covering the full lifecycle of learning and professional development through nine integrated brands: Remindo, SOWISO, OMPT, Coachview, OnTrac, Skillsly, GradeWork, and OnStage.

Product overview

Paragin Group operates as a platform-plus-modules architecture offering a unified portfolio of EdTech solutions centered on student and professional development, assessment, and examination. The core offering includes Remindo (testing/examination platform with sub-products RemindoKey, RemindoContent, RemindoEVC, and MijnPortfolio), complemented by acquired brands: SOWISO (STEM learning/testing environment), OMPT (mathematics admission tests), Coachview (course administration), OnTrac (exam logistics), Skillsly (skills development), GradeWork (assignment submission/grading), and OnStage (internship management). This integrated ecosystem supports the full lifecycle from learning and testing through to certification and career placement, serving education, business, and government sectors across 20+ countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Remindo: Platform for exams and assessment
• Sowiso
• OMPT (Online Mathematics Placement Test)
• Coachview
• OnTrac
• Skillsly
• GradeWork
• OnStage

Products and services

• Remindo SaaS platform for digital testing, examination, and certification, offered to educational institutions, corporations, and government organizations as a recurring subscription.
• SOWISO Online testing and learning environment for STEM subjects, providing digital assessment tools for mathematics and sciences to educational institutions.
• OMPT (Online Mathematics Placement Test) Online standardized mathematics admission testing product, providing math proficiency assessment for institutions evaluating student readiness.
• Coachview Course administration software for training management, enabling organizations to plan, manage, and administer educational programs and courses.
• OnTrac Platform for examination logistics, supporting the operational aspects of exam delivery, scheduling, and administration for testing organizations.
• Skillsly Solution for developing, monitoring, and validating skills, supporting competency development and assessment for individuals and organizations.
• GradeWork Portal for submitting and grading assignments, enabling digital feedback, assessment workflows, and assignment management for educators and trainers.
• OnStage Solution for internship, work placement (BPV), and graduation trajectories, supporting the transition of students from education to employment.
• Xebic Educational SaaS solutions for student development, assessment, and certification, integrated into Paragin's portfolio to expand offerings in assessment, test planning, and student development.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,250+ end customers supported
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• XebiccoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 August 2024Paragin acquired Xebic, a software developer for education and student development solutions, to expand its offerings in the education technology sector. The collaboration aims to enhance integrated solutions for educational assessment, test planning, and student development, building on existing collaborations and standardization efforts. This was Paragin's third acquisition since 2022.
• CoachviewcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 July 2023Paragin acquired Coachview, a provider of training management software, with support from Main Capital Partners. The acquisition aimed to expand Paragin's EdTech solutions and further establish its presence in Europe by integrating Coachview's course administration capabilities.
• SOWISOcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 March 2022Paragin acquired SOWISO, a developer of educational SaaS solutions for online testing and STEM learning, with plans to expand the platform across Europe. This was Paragin's first acquisition under Main Capital Partners' ownership.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Cito: Dutch assessment and testing specialist serving education and government with standardized exams and digital assessment tools. Directly comparable to Paragin's Remindo and OMPT offerings in the Dutch primary/secondary and higher education assessment market.
• Kahoot: Norwegian-headquartered EdTech platform offering assessment, learning, and engagement tools for education and corporate training. Comparable overlap with Paragin in digital formative assessment and corporate training enablement.
• Questionmark: Enterprise assessment platform for authoring, delivering, and reporting on tests and exams across education, corporate, and government. Closely matches Paragin's Remindo certification and competency assessment use cases with a similar SaaS delivery model.
• Surpass Assessment: Assessment platform used by certification bodies, awarding organizations, and educational institutions to author and deliver high-stakes exams. Directly comparable to Paragin's RemindoEVC and certification delivery products.
• ExamSoft: Specialized assessment platform for high-stakes exams in higher education and credentialing, offering secure exam delivery and analytics. Comparable to Paragin's Remindo and Skillsly for institutional assessment workflows.

Broad incumbents

• Skillsoft: Enterprise corporate learning and skills development platform with assessment, training, and certification capabilities. Overlaps with Paragin's Skillsly and Coachview for corporate training and competency development.
• Pearson: Global education and assessment conglomerate offering digital testing, certifications, and learning platforms. Competitively overlaps with Paragin in certification exam delivery but at significantly larger scale and scope.
• Educational Testing Service (ETS): Major U.S.-based assessment organization operating standardized tests and digital assessment solutions for education and professional licensure. Comparable to Paragin's high-stakes certification and placement testing business at much larger scale.
• Instructure: Global LMS and assessment incumbent (Canvas, MasteryConnect) serving higher education and K-12. Offers overlapping assessment functionality but as part of a broader learning platform rather than a specialist like Paragin.

Regional players

• Sdu Uitgevers: Dutch educational and professional publisher with assessment and certification content offerings. Regional peer to Paragin serving the Dutch market with comparable exam and professional certification products.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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

M&A3 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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