D2L Inc. (Desire2Learn)

D2L Inc. is a global learning technology company headquartered in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1999 by John Baker, its mission is to transform the way the world learns by providing high-quality, personalized education to individuals regardless of age, ability, or location.

The company's core offering is the Brightspace learning management system (LMS), a cloud-based software suite. D2L also offers a range of complementary products and services, including Creator+, Performance+, D2L Lumi (an AI-enabled learning tool), Achievement+, and Course Merchant. In July 2024, D2L acquired H5P Group, expanding its interactive content creation capabilities. D2L serves diverse market segments, including K-12 education, higher education institutions, corporate clients, associations, and government organizations.

As a publicly traded company on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX:DTOL) since November 2021, D2L maintains a strong market position in the EdTech sector. Recent developments include the spin-out of D2L Wave into SkillsWave Corporation in June 2024 and the appointment of Andrew Datars as Chief Technology Officer in January 2026. The company continues to focus on innovation, particularly in AI-enabled learning, and emphasizes recurring revenue growth and customer expansion as key drivers for its market strategy.