OXICON/McGRAW-HILL is a company.
Key people at OXICON/McGRAW-HILL.
OXICON/McGRAW-HILL was founded by Mary Potter (Co-Founder and President).
McGraw Hill is a leading global provider of digital education solutions for preK-12, higher education, and professional learning, focusing on data-driven, AI-powered tools that personalize learning for millions of students and educators.[1][2][3] Founded in 1888 and headquartered in Columbus, Ohio (with offices in over 30 locations worldwide), the company went public on the NYSE in July 2025 under ticker "MH," raising $415 million, with Platinum Equity as its largest shareholder after acquiring it in 2021.[1][2] It serves educators and learners in more than 80 languages, boasting over 26 million paid digital users and $1.4 billion in digital revenue for fiscal 2025, more than doubling from 2021 through innovations like Evergreen™ for real-time content updates and generative AI for personalized experiences.[1][2]
The company solves core challenges in education affordability, accessibility, and effectiveness by transitioning from print textbooks to adaptive digital platforms like SmartBook™, Connect®, ALEKS, and Inclusive Access, which reduce costs and enable customized learning.[2]
McGraw Hill traces its roots to 1888, when it was established as a publisher, evolving over decades into a pioneer in educational technology.[1][2][4][5] Key milestones include the 1989 launch of the first computerized publishing system (Create), 2004's AccessMedicine platform for medical education, 2009's Connect® digital teaching platform, 2013 acquisitions of ALEKS for personalized learning and the education unit's sale to Apollo Global Management, and 2015's Inclusive Access for affordable digital materials.[2]
In 2021, Platinum Equity acquired the company, accelerating its digital transformation with optimized delivery, AI tools, and Evergreen™.[1] This culminated in its 2025 IPO, marking a pivotal shift to public markets amid booming digital education demand.[1][2][5] No specific individual founders are highlighted in recent records, but leadership under CEO Simon Allen has driven its modern evolution.[1]
McGraw Hill rides the edtech digital transformation wave, fueled by AI, remote learning demands post-COVID, and a shift from print to adaptive platforms amid rising education costs and personalization needs.[1][2][5] Timing is ideal post-2025 IPO, as global edtech markets expand with GenAI integration—its $1.4B digital revenue reflects this, outpacing print for the first time.[1][5]
Market forces like affordability pressures (e.g., Inclusive Access) and data analytics favor it, positioning McGraw Hill to influence standards in K-12/higher ed by enabling scalable, updated content via Evergreen™.[1][2] It shapes the ecosystem through partnerships (e.g., Alabama State University career programs) and tools adopted in medical schools worldwide, though past controversies like textbook pricing and content issues highlight ongoing scrutiny.[4][5]
McGraw Hill's public debut and AI focus position it for accelerated growth in a $300B+ global edtech market, with next steps likely including more acquisitions (e.g., post-Redbird) and GenAI expansions for hyper-personalized learning.[1][2] Trends like AI ethics, VR integration, and equity in access will shape its path, potentially amplifying influence as the top digital education provider if it navigates pricing criticisms.[5]
As a century-old innovator now publicly traded, McGraw Hill exemplifies edtech's evolution from textbooks to AI-driven solutions, primed to transform global learning at scale.[1][2]
Key people at OXICON/McGRAW-HILL.
OXICON/McGRAW-HILL was founded by Mary Potter (Co-Founder and President).
