Two Greater Washington ed-tech companies join forces

Arlington-based education technology company Hobsons has acquired D.C.-based ed tech startup Starfish Retention Solutions for an undisclosed sum.

Starfish, founded in 2007 by former Blackboard executive David Yaskin, provides student advising systems for higher education institutions. The company was backed by New Market Venture Partners.

Yaskin joins Hobsons in an executive role, the company said in a statement.

Hobsons’ services include college planning for middle and high school students. The…