ClosedPublished 18 Sep 2026
ESS (Vistria) /
HeyTutor
Vistria-backed ESS acquired HeyTutor, ESS announced Sept. 16, 2026.
- Terms
- Undisclosed
- Stage
- Closed
02 / TargetHeyTutor
What happened
Terms weren't disclosed.
HeyTutor provides technology-enabled in-person tutoring, paraprofessional management, and academic intervention for U.S. school districts. ESS already serves more than 1,200 districts and more than 8 million students daily.
Who bought HeyTutor?
ESS (Vistria) acquired HeyTutor (Closed, posted 18 Sep 2026).
The source
01
Source
Vistria-backed ESS acquired HeyTutor, ESS announced Sept. 16, 2026.
Original filingUnlock with ProTimeline
Announced
Published by the source
Deal Web
Every firm and person on this deal, and how they connect. Open any name to see their other deals.
This dealESS (Vistria) / HeyTutorClosed · Published 18 Sep 2026
BuyerESSBacker of the buyerVistriaTargetHeyTutorChief Executive Officer, ESSBuddy HeltonThis dealESS (Vistria) / HeyTutor
Closed · ESS (Vistria) acquired HeyTutor (Closed, posted 18 Sep 2026).
Announced 16 Sep 2026Timeline
Hover or tap a name to see how it connects, and when- Announced
- Posted on @carrywatch
Deal Web as a list
- ESS (Buyer) acquired this deal. ESS: 1 deal on Carrywatch.
- Vistria (Backer of the buyer) backed this deal. Vistria: 1 deal on Carrywatch.
- HeyTutor (Target) target this deal. HeyTutor: 1 deal on Carrywatch.
- Buddy Helton (Chief Executive Officer, ESS) named in post this deal. Buddy Helton: named in 1 post on Carrywatch.
Next / Profile
Buddy Helton
Chief Executive Officer, ESS
By email · Weekly