Microsoft acquires US-based tutoring platform TakeLessons

Microsoft has acquired US-based online and in-person tutoring platform TakeLessons for an undisclosed sum. TakeLessons said it expects it will continue to be called TakeLessons and that the "large majority of all instructors will remain on the platform". The platform's investors include Crosslink Capital, Moore Venture Partners, SoftTech VC and Triangle Peak Partners.