Blps

What Blps does

The BLPS Group, Inc. (dba Blps) is a private EdTech company founded in 2021 and headquartered in Valparaiso, Indiana, reporting 1–10 employees. The company operates the Gateway2Achieve™ eLearning platform, an end-to-end solution aggregating K-12 digital and STEM curriculum from multiple partner publishers and delivering interactive content, assessment, and analytics to learners, teachers, administrators, and content providers. The platform supports white-label deployment for publishers and ships with pre-built integrations to Zoom, Google Workspace, ClassLink, Clever, Buyboard, and Punchout, alongside authoring-tool compatibility with Learnosity, Lectora, Articulate Storyline, and Adapt Learning.

The product portfolio spans the Gateway2Achieve™ platform; the recently launched Gateway2Comply™ compliance product (introduced at ASU+GSV 2026); the Merge EDU augmented reality suite including Schoolwide and Lab licenses, MEGA Merge Cube, Merge Explorer, Merge Object Viewer, and Merge HoloGlobe; Learnetic PRIMARYmath! covering grades 1–6 with 685 lessons and 6,200+ activities; the Scottie Go! coding-game family (91+ quests); the SkriLab STEAM ecosystem featuring the 3D Skrinter printer, SkriBot robotics kit, SkriKit building blocks, Skriware Academy (30 e-courses and 80 ready-to-use lessons), and related teaching aids; the MISSION: SubSpace aerospace simulation from New Ascent Education; and the Farming the Future agricultural STEAM curriculum (48 products, including hydroponics systems and grow racks). The company also offers AI/ML professional services (NLP, computer vision, ML model development, process automation) to EdTech clients.

Revenue is generated across four streams: subscription platform licensing to districts and schools (e.g., Merge EDU Schoolwide Complete License at $5,999–$27,999 for 1–3 year terms); digital curriculum licensing (Capstone eBooks and Standards Plus grade-level programs at $10–$20 per unit); physical product and hardware sales (MEGA Merge Cube $499.99, SkriLab 3D Skrinter $4,499, multi-thousand-dollar STEAM configurations); and project-based or contracted professional services covering custom software development, digital production, and FERPA, COPPA, and WCAG compliance reviews. Distribution runs through direct enterprise field sales targeting publishers and large districts, inside-sales and virtual demonstrations for mid-market accounts, a self-service e-commerce storefront listing 109+ SKUs, and a white-label/reseller channel through publisher partnerships. Volume discounts (Buy 2 Get 1 Free, Buy 3 Get 2 Free, Buy 6 Get 4 Free) on multi-year licenses and bundled professional development accompany subscription purchases.

Name

Blps

Legal name

The BLPS Group, Inc.

Website

https://theblpsgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The BLPS Group (Blps) is a private EdTech company operating the Gateway2Achieve™ eLearning platform, distributing curated K-12 digital and STEM curriculum from partner publishers while providing software, compliance, and production services to publishers and EdTech companies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 eLearning Platform and Educational Technology

NAICS

Educational Support Services (61171), Software Publishers (51321)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Standards, Packaging & Interoperability Tools (SCORM/xAPI/cmi5/LTI) (EDAFAHAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

STEM Project-Based Learning (PBL) & Challenge Platforms (EDAFANAI), Formative & Benchmark Assessment Content (K–12) (EDAGADAH)

Keywords

• K-12 educational technology
• ELearning platform solutions
• EdTech compliance services
• STEAM curriculum licensing
• Augmented reality education

Headquarters

HQ city

Valparaiso

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software and Product Engineering Services: Custom software development, web applications, mobile applications, CMS, LMS implementations for publishers and EdTech companies. Revenue generated through project-based or contracted development services.
2. Digital Production Services: eLearning development, interactive learning resources, enriched eBook creation, format conversion, and print publishing services.
3. Compliance Services: FERPA, COPPA compliance reviews, Web Application Security Assurance Reviews, Website Accessibility (WCAG), District Vendor Approval Processes. Also Gateway2Comply product for EdTech companies.
4. Platform Licensing: Gateway2Achieve platform licensed to districts and schools for accessing curated content. Subscription-based licensing with different tiers (schoolwide, lab, individual).
5. Physical Product Sales: Sale of educational products including MEGA Merge Cube ($499.99), SkriBot, 3D Skrinter, SkriKit, Scottie Go educational games, Farming the Future kits.
6. Digital Curriculum Licensing: Sale of digital curriculum products including Capstone eBooks ($10 each), Learnetic packages ($10 each), Standards Plus programs ($20 per grade), and various publisher content.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The BLPS Group delivers the Gateway2Achieve™ eLearning platform, which integrates curated K-12 digital and STEM curriculum, assessment, analytics, and pedagogy for schools, districts, publishers, and EdTech companies. Alongside the platform, the company distributes educational hardware and software from publishing partners (Merge EDU AR suite, SkriLab 3D printing/robotics, Scottie Go! coding games, Standards Plus, Capstone eBooks, Learnetic math, New Ascent space missions, Farming the Future agriculture kits), and provides professional services in custom software development, digital production, and FERPA/COPPA/WCAG compliance.

Product overview

The BLPS Group offers a portfolio of educational technology products centered on the Gateway2Achieve™ eLearning platform, which integrates content, assessment, analytics, pedagogy, and achievement for K-12 and higher education. The product ecosystem includes: (1) Core Platform: Gateway2Achieve™ with companion compliance solution Gateway2Comply™; (2) Merge EDU Suite: Schoolwide and Lab Complete Licenses plus MEGA Merge Cube and apps (Merge Explorer, Merge Object Viewer, Merge HoloGlobe) for augmented reality science education; (3) Curriculum Products: Standards Plus Digital, Capstone Publishing eBooks, Learnetic PRIMARYmath!, Scottie Go! coding games, and Farming the Future Agriculture curriculum; (4) STEAM Hardware: SkriLab ecosystem including 3D Skrinter printer, SkriBot robot, SkriKit building blocks, Skriware Academy, and related teaching aids; (5) Experiential Learning: MISSION: SubSpace space mission simulation. The company also provides technology services including AI/ML implementation (NLP, computer vision, process automation) and web application integrations with Zoom, Google Workspace, ClassLink, Clever, Buyboard, and Punchout.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Gateway2Achieve™: A robust and cost-effective end-to-end solution to deliver highly interactive digital content, integrating technology and content, assessment and analytics, pedagogy and achievement.
• Gateway2Comply™

Products and services

• Gateway2Achieve™ Next-generation eLearning platform that integrates technology with curated content, assessment, analytics, pedagogy, and achievement for K-12 and higher education; serves learners, teachers, administrators, and content providers with customizable, white-label-capable interactive digital content delivery.
• Gateway2Comply™ Compliance solution that helps EdTech companies and publishers navigate district requirements and vendor approval processes, addressing student data privacy, FERPA, COPPA, and federal/state compliance measures.
• Technology Solutions Services Custom software development and product engineering services for publishers and EdTech companies, including web and mobile application development, CMS and LMS implementations, AI services (NLP, computer vision, ML models, MCP), and web application integrations.
• Production Solutions Services eLearning development, interactive learning resources, enriched eBook creation, format conversion, and print publishing services for education content providers.
• Compliance Solutions Services Compliance reviews and consulting covering FERPA, COPPA, Web Application Security Assurance, Website Accessibility (WCAG), and district vendor approval processes (LAUSD, NYC DOE); delivered alongside the Gateway2Comply product.
• Merge EDU Schoolwide Complete License Full platform access to all Merge EDU components for all users at a school site for 1-3 year terms, including 90 Merge Cubes, Assisted Setup, and Remote Professional Development sessions per year; priced $5,999-$27,999 with volume discounts.
• Merge EDU Lab Complete License Platform access for 30 simultaneous users at one campus for 1-3 year terms, including 30 Merge Cubes, Assisted Setup, and Remote Professional Development sessions; priced $2,999-$16,999.
• MEGA Merge Cube 17x17x17 inch ILD foam augmented reality cube weighing 7 lbs, ANSI/BIFMA tested to 300 lb load, designed for classroom, STEM lab, makerspace, and community engagement use as a flexible seating and AR-learning prop.
• Learnetic PRIMARYmath! Comprehensive set of highly interactive digital math lessons covering six years of primary math education (Grades 1-6), based on Finnish methodology with over 6,200 activities arranged across hundreds of topics; recognized as a GESS Education Awards finalist.
• Standards Plus Digital Evidence-based direct instruction lessons that teach grade-level concepts in 15-20 minutes with clear learning objectives, integrated into the Gateway2Achieve platform for K-12 districts and schools.
• Capstone Publishing eBooks and Teacher Guides Engaging digital readers paired with Standards Plus interactive lessons and assessments, including Teacher Guides with vocabulary, graphic organizers, and comprehension instruction correlated to Common Core Standards.
• Scottie Go! Educational Games Series of programming education games teaching block-based coding to children ages 4-15, including Scottie Go! EDU, Basic, Dojo, Magnetic Tiles, and Adventures Labyrinth variants with 91+ quests of increasing difficulty.
• SkriLab STEAM Laboratory Ecosystem Complete STEAM laboratory ecosystem for K-12 covering 3D modeling, 3D printing, robotics, and engineering with hands-on experiences; ISTE Seal of Alignment.
• Skriware Academy Teacher support platform with e-courses, 30 ready-to-use lessons, video tutorials, and instructional materials for 9 school subjects; covers 3D printing, robotics, and programming tools.
• 3D Skrinter Educational 3D printer with 20x20x18 cm print area, 4-inch touchscreen interface, Wi-Fi connectivity, and integration with the SkriMarket 3D model library of 60,000+ ready-to-print models.
• SkriBot Educational robot kit enabling students to assemble robots step-by-step and learn programming at various levels using the SkriApp; pairs with SkriKit building blocks for expanded robotics projects.
• SkriKit L Building Blocks Set Educational building blocks set containing 15 SkriKit Mini kits (approximately 5,000 pieces total) compatible with SkriBot for expanded robotics and construction projects.
• SkriKit Mini Building Blocks Set Educational building blocks set of 273 pieces compatible with SkriBot and the 3D Skrinter for expanded STEAM projects at a lower price point.
• SkriLab Engineering Kit Engineering set including SkriKit L, 15 lesson plans, City Mats, Engineering Cards, Creator tool, and Engineering Mats for hands-on construction learning.
• MISSION: SubSpace NASA-like space mission experience for grades 4-12 featuring real-time chip satellite launch events from Spaceport America, an interactive web-based portal, and live Q&A with aerospace experts.
• Farming the Future Education Agricultural STEAM curriculum for K-12 integrating NGSS-aligned science with hands-on garden projects, hydroponic systems, raised gardens, microgreen kits, and digital content; reached 500,000+ students with 140,000 lbs of produce produced in schools.

Quantifiable outcome

• Two-thirds of students are visual-spatial learners and need differentiated instruction
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability5 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Standards PluscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStandards Plus provides evidence-based direct instruction lessons that teach grade level concepts in 15 to 20 minutes. Their digital lessons are integrated into Gateway2Achieve for easy access by districts and schools.
• Capstone PublishingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCapstone Publishing provides engaging readers paired with Standards Plus interactive lessons and assessments. Their eBooks and Teacher Guides (18 products) are available through Gateway2Achieve with correlated Common Core Standards.
• LearneticcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLearnetic SA (based in Finland) provides PRIMARYmath!, a comprehensive set of highly interactive, digital math lessons covering 6 years of primary math education. 12 products available through Gateway2Achieve.
• Scottie GocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerScottie Go! is a series of educational games teaching block programming to children ages 4+. 7 products including EDU, Basic, Dojo, Magnetic Tiles, and Adventures Labyrinth available through Gateway2Achieve.
• SkriwarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSkriware provides 3D printing, robotics, and programming educational solutions through SkriLab. 11 products including 3D Skrinter, SkriBot, SkriKit, Skriware Academy available. SkriLab has ISTE Seal of Alignment.
• New Ascent EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMISSION: SubSpace is a NASA-like space mission experience for students grades 4-12. Students participate in real-time chip satellite launches from Spaceport America with aerospace ambassador Q&A.
• Farming the FuturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFarming the Future provides all-in-one school garden kits, classroom grow kits, and aquaponics solutions aligned to NGSS. 48 products including hydroponic systems, raised gardens, and microgreen kits available.
• Merge EDUcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMerge EDU provides augmented reality educational content through Merge Cube. Products include Schoolwide Complete License, Lab Complete License, and MEGA Merge Cube. Features Merge Explorer (100+ simulations), Object Viewer (1,000+ digital teaching aids), and HoloGlobe.
• ZoomsupportingTechnology or IntegrationWeb application integration with Zoom for virtual training and collaboration features within the platform.
• Google WorkspacesupportingTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with Google Workspace for education workflows and authentication.
• ClassLinksupportingTechnology or IntegrationClassLink integration for single sign-on and district authentication.
• CleversupportingTechnology or IntegrationClever integration for single sign-on and district authentication compatibility.
• LearnositysupportingTechnology or IntegrationAuthoring and assessment technology integration for creating and delivering assessments.
• Lectora PublishersupportingTechnology or IntegrationAuthoring tool integration for eLearning development.
• Articulate StorylinesupportingTechnology or IntegrationAuthoring tool integration for eLearning development.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)supportingTechnology or IntegrationAWS used for system administrative services and cloud infrastructure hosting.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Imagine Learning: Imagine Learning offers a K-12 digital curriculum platform spanning literacy, math, and STEM with assessment and analytics tools. It competes head-to-head with Gateway2Achieve for district curriculum and supplemental software dollars, with deeper K-12 market penetration.
• Edmentum: Edmentum provides K-12 digital curriculum, assessment, and intervention solutions directly to districts and schools. It is the closest large-scale analog to BLPS's Gateway2Achieve aggregator + curriculum model, with a similar focus on standards-aligned content and educator dashboards.
• Curriculum Associates (iReady): Curriculum Associates provides iReady diagnostic assessment, Ready instruction, and printable resources to K-12 districts. Like BLPS, it bundles standards-aligned formative assessment with classroom curriculum, making it a strong direct comparison on assessment-led selling.
• Tynker: Tynker provides a K-12 coding and STEM learning platform with curriculum, lesson plans, and teacher tools. It is directly comparable to Scottie Go and Skriware products in BLPS's portfolio, competing for the same computer-science curriculum dollars.
• Accelerate Learning / STEMscopes: Accelerate Learning delivers STEMscopes, a hands-on STEM curriculum used widely in K-12. It overlaps with the Skriware, Merge EDU, and Scottie Go products BLPS distributes, competing for the same STEM budget line items at district level.
• Nearpod: Nearpod delivers interactive K-12 lessons, videos, and formative assessments integrated with LMS systems. It competes with Gateway2Achieve for teacher-facing interactive content budgets and shares the multi-stakeholder platform model BLPS uses.
• Newsela: Newsela provides differentiated, standards-aligned reading content for K-12 with formative assessment. It is comparable to Capstone and Standards Plus products within the Gateway2Achieve portfolio, competing for district literacy and ELA budget.
• BrainPOP: BrainPOP provides animated, standards-aligned educational content for K-12 across subjects. Like BLPS, it sells district-wide subscriptions bundling curated cross-curricular content, making it a close competitor in supplemental digital curriculum purchasing.

Broad incumbents

• Discovery Education: Discovery Education is an established K-12 digital content provider offering a broad streaming, video, and activity platform. It overlaps with BLPS's curated content approach but operates at far greater scale as a comprehensive incumbent rather than a niche aggregator.

Others

• iKeepSafe: iKeepSafe provides K-12 student data privacy certification and compliance services (FERPA, COPPA, state laws). It is an adjacent, complementary player to BLPS's Gateway2Comply compliance offering — both serve the same regulatory need from slightly different angles.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/theblpsgroup
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-blps-group-inc

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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