Learning Tech and AI<\/h2>\r\nLike Q4 of 2025<\/a>, last quarter saw the most deals take place in the learning tech and artificial intelligence (AI) sectors of the market. The demand for AI-enabled solutions aligns with the 2026 Trends Report<\/a>, which notes that embedding AI into authentic skill building \u201ccan help employees remain competent and adaptable as technology continues to reshape their work.\u201d\r\n\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/MA_ArticleCards_Q1_2026-01.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nHere are the deals we took note of in these sectors last quarter:\r\n\r\n \t- Synthesia, an AI video platform, raised $200 million in a Series E funding round<\/a> at a $4 billion valuation. In our coverage of this news<\/a>, Dan-Vlad Cobasneanu, director of brand and product marketing at Synthesia, shared that the company is focused on leading the shift away from one-way, broadcast-style communication to two-way interactive conversational experiences: \u201cThat\u2019s where we\u2019re going to use the investment, and that\u2019s our number one focus \u2014 to make sure that we, again, can continue to serve our community of learning and development managers with the absolute best products.\u201d<\/li>\r\n \t
- Schol\u00e9 AI, an AI-native learning platform, announced it has raised $3 million in funding<\/a> led by ACE Ventures, with participation from The House Fund and FundF.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Perceptyx, an employee experience AI company, announced its acquisition of Lyceum AI, an AI-driven learning platform. \u201cEmployee experience and learning and development have long been organized in silos,\u201d said Ross Wainwright, CEO of Perceptyx, in the press release.<\/a> \u201cWith the addition of Lyceum, we are expanding our ability to close the long-standing gap between employee insight and the critical development of skills to support business execution.\u201d<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
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\r\n\r\n \t- Docebo Inc. (\u201cDocebo\u201d), an AI-powered enterprise learning platform, announced it has acquired<\/a> all of the issued and outstanding shares of privately held 365Talents, an AI-powered skills intelligence and workforce analytics company.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Alchemist Group, the parent company behind a portfolio of learning brands, announced the acquisition<\/a> of The Experiential Learning Group (TELG), a UK-based training company, and its three brands: PCA, PCA Law and Youd Andrews.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Cognota, a provider of learning operations (LearnOps\u00ae) software, announced a $5.75 million Series B funding round<\/a> led by Blossom Street Ventures, with support from Comerica Bank and existing investors.<\/li>\r\n \t
- TicTac Learn has acquired<\/a> Distrisoft, marking its entry into the French market and extending its reach across Europe\u2019s learning technology sector.<\/li>\r\n \t
- LearnPro\u00a0Group, backed by Apiary Capital,\u00a0 announced the acquisition<\/a> of key immersive training products and technologies from\u00a0RiVR\u00a0(Reality in Virtual Reality Ltd.).<\/li>\r\n \t
- Lattice, a people platform where people and AI succeed together, announced the acquisition <\/a>of Mandala\u2019s AI-native coaching technology and the addition of its founder, Tarun Galagali.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
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\r\nContent Development<\/h2>\r\nThe content development sector saw two deals last quarter:\r\n\r\n \t- goFLUENT, a leader in B2B language training and assessment solutions, announced the conclusion of its acquisition<\/a> of the business operations of Learnship Networks GmbH (\u201cLearnship\u201d).<\/li>\r\n \t
- NIIT Learning Systems Limited [(NIIT Managed Training Services (NIIT MTS)], a global managed learning services provider, announced that it has acquired<\/a> 100% of SweetRush, Inc. (\u201cSweetRush\u201d), a provider of AI-enabled custom learning experience design and strategic training solutions.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
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\r\nOther Deals By Market Sector<\/h2>\r\nWorkforce Development: <\/strong>\r\n\r\n \t- Specialist health care training provider Tidal Training was acquired<\/a> by Realise Training Group.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nLeadership Training: \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\r\n
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- Docebo Inc. (\u201cDocebo\u201d), an AI-powered enterprise learning platform, announced it has acquired<\/a> all of the issued and outstanding shares of privately held 365Talents, an AI-powered skills intelligence and workforce analytics company.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Alchemist Group, the parent company behind a portfolio of learning brands, announced the acquisition<\/a> of The Experiential Learning Group (TELG), a UK-based training company, and its three brands: PCA, PCA Law and Youd Andrews.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Cognota, a provider of learning operations (LearnOps\u00ae) software, announced a $5.75 million Series B funding round<\/a> led by Blossom Street Ventures, with support from Comerica Bank and existing investors.<\/li>\r\n \t
- TicTac Learn has acquired<\/a> Distrisoft, marking its entry into the French market and extending its reach across Europe\u2019s learning technology sector.<\/li>\r\n \t
- LearnPro\u00a0Group, backed by Apiary Capital,\u00a0 announced the acquisition<\/a> of key immersive training products and technologies from\u00a0RiVR\u00a0(Reality in Virtual Reality Ltd.).<\/li>\r\n \t
- Lattice, a people platform where people and AI succeed together, announced the acquisition <\/a>of Mandala\u2019s AI-native coaching technology and the addition of its founder, Tarun Galagali.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
\r\nContent Development<\/h2>\r\nThe content development sector saw two deals last quarter:\r\n
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- goFLUENT, a leader in B2B language training and assessment solutions, announced the conclusion of its acquisition<\/a> of the business operations of Learnship Networks GmbH (\u201cLearnship\u201d).<\/li>\r\n \t
- NIIT Learning Systems Limited [(NIIT Managed Training Services (NIIT MTS)], a global managed learning services provider, announced that it has acquired<\/a> 100% of SweetRush, Inc. (\u201cSweetRush\u201d), a provider of AI-enabled custom learning experience design and strategic training solutions.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
\r\nOther Deals By Market Sector<\/h2>\r\nWorkforce Development: <\/strong>\r\n
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- Specialist health care training provider Tidal Training was acquired<\/a> by Realise Training Group.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nLeadership Training: \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\r\n
- NIIT Learning Systems Limited [(NIIT Managed Training Services (NIIT MTS)], a global managed learning services provider, announced that it has acquired<\/a> 100% of SweetRush, Inc. (\u201cSweetRush\u201d), a provider of AI-enabled custom learning experience design and strategic training solutions.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
- Alchemist Group, the parent company behind a portfolio of learning brands, announced the acquisition<\/a> of The Experiential Learning Group (TELG), a UK-based training company, and its three brands: PCA, PCA Law and Youd Andrews.<\/li>\r\n \t
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