Superprof buys Tutors.com to top U.S. tutoring market

Superprof has acquired Tutors.com, giving the French education platform the No. 1 position in the U.S. tutoring market and expanding its global network. The deal adds 3 million students and 200,000 tutors as Superprof pushes past 40 million tutors worldwide.

Why it matters: - Superprof now holds the top spot in the largest tutoring market in the world. - The acquisition expands Superprof’s reach in the U.S. while strengthening its position as a global tutoring leader. - The deal adds scale in a market where search visibility and platform size can shape how students find tutors.

What happened: - Superprof acquired Tutors.com, the second-largest tutoring company in the United States. - The deal closed on September 8, 2026, after a competitive bidding process that included several American buyers. - The acquisition is Superprof’s 21st strategic purchase. - Superprof said the transaction makes the company the number one tutoring platform in the United States.

The details: - Tutors.com has operated in the U.S. education market for 12 years. - The platform built strong positions in language and music instruction. - The deal brings Superprof an engaged community of 3 million students and 200,000 tutors. - The acquired marketplace covers more than 500 subjects. - Superprof’s global network now crosses 40 million tutors. - The new U.S. entity will be run from Superprof’s headquarters in Paris’ 11th arrondissement. - Superprof financed the acquisition with backing from BNP Paribas and JPMorgan. - The transaction closed with full cash payment at signing. - Tutors.com has a domain name that Superprof said carries strong authority in traditional search and AI-driven search.

Between the lines: - Superprof won the deal against American bidders by moving quickly and keeping a direct relationship with Tutors.com’s founders. - The purchase shows Superprof can compete aggressively in the U.S. even without being a local company. - Wilfried Granier, Superprof’s CEO and co-founder, said the company’s self-funded model allows it to move fast when a major opportunity appears. - Tom Grupa, founder of Tutors.com, said the fit with Superprof gives the platform a chance to reach its full potential.

What's next: - Superprof will integrate Tutors.com into its global platform under the Superprof name. - The Paris-based leadership team will oversee the U.S. business from France. - The combined network should give Superprof more leverage in student acquisition, tutor supply and search visibility across the U.S. - Superprof said it now sees the U.S. as its largest market, a position it reached in 2025.

The bottom line: - Superprof turned a major U.S. acquisition into a global milestone, adding scale, market share and strategic reach in one move.