Desire2Learn (D2L) is a global software company that specializes in education technology. The company's cloud-based platform, Brightspace, is used by schools, colleges, and universities to manage and deliver online and blended learning. D2L was founded in 1999 by John Baker, and is headquartered in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. The company has offices in the United States, Europe, Australia, Brazil, and Singapore. D2L has won numerous awards for its technology and innovation, including being named one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2016 and 2017.