GoGuardian, a provider of student security software solutions, announced a merger with Pear Deck, a student engagement platform, to deepen the support provided to students and teachers and improve their in-class experience.

The merger was led by GoGuardian and Sumeru Equity Partners (SEP), a technology-focused private equity firm, and the terms of the deal were not disclosed. Pear Deck co-founder and Chief Educator, Michal Eynon-Lynch, will join the GoGuardian Board of Directors.

GoGuardian’s solutions help educators identify learning patterns, protect students from harmful and distracting content, and support students at risk of self-harm and suicide. The company partners with more than 10,000 schools in the US, covering more than 10 million students.

Pear Deck is a student engagement platform that allows teachers to create, edit, and launch multimedia content and formative assessments on students' devices to increase student engagement. Pear Deck is used by 8 million educators and students in more than 17,000 schools worldwide.