Workforce Development<\/h2>\r\nThe workforce development sector saw three deals last quarter, representing the demand for industry-specific and career readiness solutions:\r\n\r\n \t- 360training.com, Inc., a provider of regulatory-approved training for the food and beverage industry, announced the acquisition of three brands: TABC On The Fly, Certified On The Fly and BASSET On The Fly. \u201cThis acquisition represents a bold step forward in our mission to deliver trusted, accessible regulatory training that protects the public and supports industry professionals,\u201d says Tom Anderson, CEO of 360training, in the press release<\/a>.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Lumber, a construction workforce management platform, announced its acquisition<\/a> of BuilderFax, a digital credential management platform for construction craft workers.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Pearson announced<\/a> that it has entered into an agreement to acquire eDynamic Holdings LP (\u201ceDynamic Learning\u201d), a leading career and technical education (CTE) curriculum solutions provider. \u201cThis acquisition is aligned to Pearson\u2019s strategy, enabling Pearson to scale its position in the fast-growing Early Careers space and broaden capabilities in career-readiness solutions,\u201d the press release.<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
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\r\nArtificial Intelligence (AI)<\/h2>\r\nWhile not without its challenges, AI adoption continues to bring opportunities to L&D teams. LinkedIn Learning\u2019s 2025 Workplace Learning Report<\/a> explains, \u201cOrganizations no longer need to choose between personalization and scale. And L&D pros are leaning in to use AI for their own routines \u2014 71% are exploring, experimenting, or integrating AI into their work.\u201d\r\n\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/MA_ArticleCardsQ2_2025_Card-5.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nThe AI sector saw three deals last quarter, reflecting ongoing interest in AI-powered learning solutions:\r\n\r\n \t- Udemy (UDMY), an AI-powered skills development platform, finalized a $200 million senior secured revolving credit facility. \u201cCEO Hugo Sarrazin stated that the new facility strengthens Udemy\u2019s ability to invest in high-return initiatives and accelerate AI innovation across both enterprise and consumer offerings,\u201d the press release.<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t
- Acorn, an AI-powered performance and learning management platform, announced<\/a> a $12.3 million Series A funding round led by Level Equity.<\/li>\r\n \t
- AI-powered training video creation tool Trupeer.ai, the winner of first-ever Salesforce Ventures AI Pitchfield, raised $3 million from world\u2019s biggest VC funds and strategic angels.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
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\r\nLeadership Training<\/h2>\r\nIn the leadership training sector:\r\n\r\n \t- Mindtools, a global management and leadership skills development provider owned by Cambridge Information Group (CIG), announced its acquisition of Kineo<\/a>, a global provider of workplace learning solutions, from City & Guilds. The acquisition will help Mindtools expand its global reach<\/a> into high-growth regions, including Latin America, Asia Pacific and South Africa.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
Learning Tech<\/h2>\r\nIn the learning tech sector:\r\n\r\n \t- Attensi, a provider of game-based solutions for skills and people development, has secured over $25 million in non-dilutive growth funding sourced from Ture Invest Partners. In the press release<\/a>, Trond Aas, co-founder and CEO of Attensi, shares, \u201cThis is great news for Attensi as we invest further into our growth plans, particularly in the US market. There are several areas where the expected return-on-investment is very high.\u201d<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
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\r\nIT and Technical Training<\/h2>\r\nThe IT and technical training sector saw two deals last quarter:\r\n\r\n \t- Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has acquired Ascendient Learning<\/a>, a subsidiary of Axcel Learning, from Alpine Investors, a people-driven private equity firm.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Pistachio, an Oslo-based company developing an AI-powered cybersecurity awareness training platform, secured $7 million in Series A funding<\/a> led by Walter Ventures, with participation from Id\u00e9kapital, Angel Invest, MP PENSJON PK, and J12 Ventures.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
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\r\nArtificial Intelligence (AI)<\/h2>\r\nWhile not without its challenges, AI adoption continues to bring opportunities to L&D teams. LinkedIn Learning\u2019s 2025 Workplace Learning Report<\/a> explains, \u201cOrganizations no longer need to choose between personalization and scale. And L&D pros are leaning in to use AI for their own routines \u2014 71% are exploring, experimenting, or integrating AI into their work.\u201d\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe AI sector saw three deals last quarter, reflecting ongoing interest in AI-powered learning solutions:\r\n\r\n \t- Udemy (UDMY), an AI-powered skills development platform, finalized a $200 million senior secured revolving credit facility. \u201cCEO Hugo Sarrazin stated that the new facility strengthens Udemy\u2019s ability to invest in high-return initiatives and accelerate AI innovation across both enterprise and consumer offerings,\u201d the press release.<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t
- Acorn, an AI-powered performance and learning management platform, announced<\/a> a $12.3 million Series A funding round led by Level Equity.<\/li>\r\n \t
- AI-powered training video creation tool Trupeer.ai, the winner of first-ever Salesforce Ventures AI Pitchfield, raised $3 million from world\u2019s biggest VC funds and strategic angels.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n
Leadership Training<\/h2>\r\nIn the leadership training sector:\r\n\r\n \t- Mindtools, a global management and leadership skills development provider owned by Cambridge Information Group (CIG), announced its acquisition of Kineo<\/a>, a global provider of workplace learning solutions, from City & Guilds. The acquisition will help Mindtools expand its global reach<\/a> into high-growth regions, including Latin America, Asia Pacific and South Africa.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
Learning Tech<\/h2>\r\nIn the learning tech sector:\r\n\r\n \t- Attensi, a provider of game-based solutions for skills and people development, has secured over $25 million in non-dilutive growth funding sourced from Ture Invest Partners. In the press release<\/a>, Trond Aas, co-founder and CEO of Attensi, shares, \u201cThis is great news for Attensi as we invest further into our growth plans, particularly in the US market. There are several areas where the expected return-on-investment is very high.\u201d<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n
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- Pistachio, an Oslo-based company developing an AI-powered cybersecurity awareness training platform, secured $7 million in Series A funding<\/a> led by Walter Ventures, with participation from Id\u00e9kapital, Angel Invest, MP PENSJON PK, and J12 Ventures.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n","full_width":false,"content_band":[{"acf_fc_layout":"content_area","wysiwyg":"[hubspot type=\"form\" portal=\"47185625\" id=\"7e962f31-7bb4-497b-a425-af60588bd3a9\" version=\"v4\"]
\r\nLeadership Training<\/h2>\r\nIn the leadership training sector:\r\n\r\n \t- Mindtools, a global management and leadership skills development provider owned by Cambridge Information Group (CIG), announced its acquisition of Kineo<\/a>, a global provider of workplace learning solutions, from City & Guilds. The acquisition will help Mindtools expand its global reach<\/a> into high-growth regions, including Latin America, Asia Pacific and South Africa.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
Learning Tech<\/h2>\r\nIn the learning tech sector:\r\n\r\n \t- Attensi, a provider of game-based solutions for skills and people development, has secured over $25 million in non-dilutive growth funding sourced from Ture Invest Partners. In the press release<\/a>, Trond Aas, co-founder and CEO of Attensi, shares, \u201cThis is great news for Attensi as we invest further into our growth plans, particularly in the US market. There are several areas where the expected return-on-investment is very high.\u201d<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n
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- Pistachio, an Oslo-based company developing an AI-powered cybersecurity awareness training platform, secured $7 million in Series A funding<\/a> led by Walter Ventures, with participation from Id\u00e9kapital, Angel Invest, MP PENSJON PK, and J12 Ventures.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n","full_width":false,"content_band":[{"acf_fc_layout":"content_area","wysiwyg":"[hubspot type=\"form\" portal=\"47185625\" id=\"7e962f31-7bb4-497b-a425-af60588bd3a9\" version=\"v4\"]
Learning Tech<\/h2>\r\nIn the learning tech sector:\r\n\r\n \t- Attensi, a provider of game-based solutions for skills and people development, has secured over $25 million in non-dilutive growth funding sourced from Ture Invest Partners. In the press release<\/a>, Trond Aas, co-founder and CEO of Attensi, shares, \u201cThis is great news for Attensi as we invest further into our growth plans, particularly in the US market. There are several areas where the expected return-on-investment is very high.\u201d<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n
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- Pistachio, an Oslo-based company developing an AI-powered cybersecurity awareness training platform, secured $7 million in Series A funding<\/a> led by Walter Ventures, with participation from Id\u00e9kapital, Angel Invest, MP PENSJON PK, and J12 Ventures.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n","full_width":false,"content_band":[{"acf_fc_layout":"content_area","wysiwyg":"[hubspot type=\"form\" portal=\"47185625\" id=\"7e962f31-7bb4-497b-a425-af60588bd3a9\" version=\"v4\"]
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- Pistachio, an Oslo-based company developing an AI-powered cybersecurity awareness training platform, secured $7 million in Series A funding<\/a> led by Walter Ventures, with participation from Id\u00e9kapital, Angel Invest, MP PENSJON PK, and J12 Ventures.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n","full_width":false,"content_band":[{"acf_fc_layout":"content_area","wysiwyg":"[hubspot type=\"form\" portal=\"47185625\" id=\"7e962f31-7bb4-497b-a425-af60588bd3a9\" version=\"v4\"]
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