{"id":65990,"date":"2021-04-27T10:00:14","date_gmt":"2021-04-27T14:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/?post_type=articles&#038;p=65990"},"modified":"2021-04-28T14:31:08","modified_gmt":"2021-04-28T18:31:08","slug":"ma-in-corporate-training-investments-and-acquisitions-of-the-first-quarter-of-2021","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/articles\/learning-services-and-outsourcing\/ma-in-corporate-training-investments-and-acquisitions-of-the-first-quarter-of-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"M&#038;A in Corporate Training: Investments and Acquisitions of the First Quarter of 2021"},"author":52,"featured_media":66075,"template":"","tags":[2339,4076,23625,2338,23626],"class_list":["post-65990","articles","type-articles","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-acquisitions","tag-corporate-learning","tag-investments","tag-mergers","tag-mergers-and-acquisitions","global_topic_tax-compliance","global_topic_tax-content-development","global_topic_tax-it-and-technical-training","global_topic_tax-leadership","global_topic_tax-learning-services-and-outsourcing","global_topic_tax-learning-technologies","global_topic_tax-performance-management","global_topic_tax-remote-learning","global_topic_tax-sales","global_topic_tax-workforce-development"],"acf":{"sponsored":false,"gated":false,"gated_content_type":"","file_attachment":null,"gated_content":"","form_instruction_header":"To access the full article, please fill out the form below:","pardot_html_embed":"","author_override":true,"author_name":"Taryn Oesch DeLong, CPTM","author_image":62732,"author_bio":"Taryn Oesch DeLong, CPTM, is the award-winning managing editor for digital content at Training Industry, Inc., and co-host of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/training-industry-podcast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Business of Learning<\/a>, the Training Industry podcast.","excerpt":"As we look toward what will hopefully be a brighter 2021, let\u2019s take a look at the deals that took place in the training market in the first quarter of this new year.","main_content":"<a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/5-tips-for-turning-2020-disarray-into-2021-direction-insights-from-learning-leaders\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">As we look toward<\/a> what will hopefully be a brighter 2021, let\u2019s take a look at the deals that took place in the training market in the first quarter of this new year:\r\n<h2>Compliance<\/h2>\r\nIn compliance training (including the never-more-important health and safety training market):\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Online compliance training company <a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/press-release\/compliance\/traliant-announces-majority-investment-from-psg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Traliant announced<\/a> a majority investment from funds advised by PSG.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Ethena, which offers anti-harassment microlearning, <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2021\/02\/08\/ethena-which-sends-bite-sized-nudges-for-compliance-training-shifts-its-focus-amid-new-capital\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">raised $2 million<\/a> led by GSV.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Governance company Diligent <a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/press-release\/compliance\/diligent-to-acquire-steele-compliance-solutions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">acquired Steele Compliance<\/a>, a provider of compliance products and services including training.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Pro-ficiency, a training and compliance company for clinical trial investigators and site staff, <a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/press-release\/compliance\/pro-ficiency-to-accelerate-growth-with-major-investment-from-novaquest-private-equity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">received a growth equity investment<\/a> from NovaQuest Private Equity.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Digital learning company <a href=\"https:\/\/www.idoxgroup.com\/disposal-of-idox-compliance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sponge Group acquired Idox<\/a>, a specialist information management software and solutions provider.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Grace Hill, a talent management company for the property management industry, <a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/press-release\/compliance\/grace-hill-acquires-elizabeth-moreland-consulting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">acquired Elizabeth Moreland Consulting<\/a>, a provider of tax credit and affordable housing compliance and resource training.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>OneTrust, an \u201centerprise platform to operationalize trust,\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/press-release\/compliance\/onetrust-to-acquire-ethics-compliance-leader-convercent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">acquired Convercent<\/a>, an ethics and compliance cloud software company.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/press-release\/compliance\/tpc-training-acquires-above-training-as-part-of-strategic-expansion-of-food-safety-training-offerings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TPC Training acquired Above Training<\/a>, a food safety eLearning company.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Cleo, a family benefits platform whose offerings include career coaching, development and return to work programs, <a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/press-release\/compliance\/cleo-raises-40m-in-series-c-to-fuel-growth-launch-new-products-for-working-families-and-their-employers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">announced $40 million<\/a> in Series C funding led by Transformation Capital.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Security awareness platform company <a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/press-release\/compliance\/knowbe4-acquires-mediapro-expanding-its-presence-in-the-security-awareness-training-market\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KnowBe4 acquired MediaPRO<\/a>, a security and privacy training company.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Training company <a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/press-release\/compliance\/simplify-compliance-a-portfolio-company-of-leeds-equity-partners-strengthens-safety-market-presence-with-the-acquisition-of-basicsafe-a-leading-ehs-management-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Simplify Compliance acquired BasicSafe<\/a>, \u201ca scalable, web-based system that streamlines environmental health and safety (EHS) workflow management,\u201d adding it to its Business and Learning Resources (BLR) division.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>HSI, an EHS training and workforce development company, <a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/press-release\/compliance\/hsi-acquires-elearning-provider-ej4\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">acquired eLearning company ej4<\/a>.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ostc.com\/ostc-acquires-bg-consulting-to-broaden-global-education-reach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OSTC acquired BG Consulting<\/a> (both financial training and education companies).<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>eLearning<\/h2>\r\nAt a time when many people are still working remotely, eLearning companies saw a great deal of activity this quarter:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/press-release\/e-learning\/omniplex-secures-investment-from-ldc-to-accelerate-growth-strategy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Omniplex announced<\/a> an investment from private equity investor LDC.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>MindEdge Learning, which provides digital academic and professional development content, <a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/press-release\/e-learning\/mindedge-learning-announces-acquisition-of-acuity-institute\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">acquired Acuity Institute<\/a>, a provider of operational excellence training, coaching and consulting.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>CrunchTime! Information Systems, an operations platform provider for the restaurant industry, <a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/press-release\/e-learning\/crunchtime-acquires-discoverlink-adding-talent-development-to-its-restaurant-management-platform\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">acquired DiscoverLink<\/a>, which provides eLearning solutions to the restaurant industry.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Lynk, a \u201cKnowledge-as-a-Service platform,\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/press-release\/e-learning\/lynk-raises-24m-to-help-connect-companies-to-experts-in-250-domains-from-technology-to-hollywood\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">announced a $24 million investment<\/a> led by Brewer Lane Ventures and MassMutual Ventures.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>ELSA, a mobile app for English language learners, <a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/press-release\/e-learning\/elsa-raises-15-million-for-global-expansion-of-its-ai-english-pronunciation-assistant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">announced $15 million<\/a> in Series B funding led by Vietnam Investments Group and SIG.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/press-release\/e-learning\/coursera-announces-pricing-of-initial-public-offering\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Coursera announced<\/a> the pricing of its initial public offering (IPO): 15,730,000 shares at $33 per share.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Quizizz, an online gamified learning platform for schools and businesses, <a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/press-release\/e-learning\/quizizz-raises-12-5-million-in-series-a-to-empower-teachers-around-the-world\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">announced $12.5 million<\/a> in Series A funding led by Eight Roads Ventures.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Personalized learning company <a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/press-release\/e-learning\/ixl-learning-acquires-rosetta-stone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IXL Learning acquired<\/a> online language education company Rosetta Stone.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Learning platform company <a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/press-release\/e-learning\/kahoot-starts-trading-on-the-oslo-stock-exchange-main-list-today-another-milestone-for-the-company-making-learning-awesome\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kahoot! started trading<\/a> on the Oslo Stock Exchange.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Health Care<\/h2>\r\nIn the health care education sector:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>KnowFully Learning Group, a provider of continuing professional education, exam preparation courses and digital learning for the accounting, finance and health care industries, <a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/press-release\/compliance\/nexphase-capital-backed-knowfully-learning-group-acquires-the-rx-consultant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">acquired The Rx Consultant<\/a>, a provider of pharmaceutical news and continuing education subscriptions for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and nurses.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>NextStep, a health care education and job placement company focused on <a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/articles\/compliance\/reskilling-workers-for-frontline-health-care-roles-during-covid-19\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">retraining displaced workers for health care jobs<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/press-release\/compliance\/2-5-million-investment-propels-expansion-of-nextsteps-care-crisis-and-worker-displacement-solution\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">announced $2.5 million<\/a> in funding from ZOMA Capital, ETF@JFFlabs, Springrock Ventures and JAZZ Venture Partners.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Health care and communications company Huntsworth <a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/press-release\/compliance\/the-creative-engagement-group-acquires-vitiello-communications-group\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">acquired employee engagement company Vitiello Communications Group<\/a>.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/press-release\/compliance\/brentwood-associates-recapitalizes-medbridge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brentwood Associates recapitalized<\/a> patient engagement and clinical education solutions provider MedBridge.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>mPulse Mobile, provider of conversational artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for the health care industry, <a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/press-release\/compliance\/mpulse-mobile-acquires-the-big-know-to-add-streaming-health-education-experience\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">acquired The Big Know<\/a>, a health care consumer training company.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Therapeutic Research Center, provider of education on drug therapy and medication management, <a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/press-release\/compliance\/levine-leichtman-capital-partners-portfolio-company-therapeutic-research-center-acquires-netce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">acquired CE Resources (NetCE)<\/a>, a continuing education platform for nurses, physicians and mental health professionals.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>IT and Technical Training<\/h2>\r\nIn the information technology (IT) and technical training sector:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/press-release\/it-and-technical-training\/pluralsight-acquires-next-tech-to-accelerate-skills-development-through-hands-on-experiences\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pluralsight acquired Next Tech<\/a>, \u201cprovider of cloud-based computing environments.\u201d The company also announced that its acquisition by Vista Equity Partners <a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/press-release\/it-and-technical-training\/pluralsight-and-vista-equity-partners-amend-definitive-agreement-to-increase-offer-price-to-22-50-per-share-in-cash\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">increased<\/a> from $20.26 per share to $22.50 per share.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>WhiteHat, which uses apprenticeships to train technology and knowledge workers, <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2021\/01\/19\/uks-whitehat-rebrands-as-multiverse-raises-44m-to-build-tech-apprenticeships-in-the-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rebranded as Multiverse and announced<\/a> $44 million in Series B funding led by General Catalyst.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>\u201cGlobal tech school\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/press-release\/it-and-technical-training\/ironhack-secures-20m-in-funding-round-led-by-lumos-capital-group-to-advance-remote-tech-education-and-enterprise-training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ironhack announced<\/a> a $20 million Series B funding round led by Lumos Capital.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Burlington Code Academy, a <a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/wiki\/it-and-technical-training\/coding-bootcamp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">coding bootcamp<\/a>, announced $10 million in growth financing <a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/press-release\/it-and-technical-training\/burlington-code-academy-closes-10mm-in-income-share-agreement-financing-capital-to-expand-access-to-software-engineering-education\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">in a partnership with Leif<\/a>, an income share agreement (ISA) management company.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Online coding education company <a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/press-release\/it-and-technical-training\/codecademy-raises-40m-in-series-d-funding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Codecademy announced<\/a> a $40 million Series D funding round led by Owl Ventures.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Bitwise, which provides tech apprenticeships to people from marginalized communities, <a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/press-release\/diversity-equity-and-inclusion\/bitwise-industries-secures-50m-to-rebuild-the-american-workforce-in-a-diverse-equitable-and-inclusive-manner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">announced a $50 million<\/a> Series B funding round led by Kapor Capital.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Staffing company <a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/press-release\/it-and-technical-training\/mindlance-acquires-quintrix-to-expand-its-workforce-solutions-offerings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mindlance acquired Quintrix Solutions<\/a>, a provider of IT train-to-hire services.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/press-release\/it-and-technical-training\/l3harris-technologies-signs-definitive-agreement-to-sell-its-military-training-and-combat-propulsion-systems-businesses-for-1-45b\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">L3Harris Technologies sold<\/a> its military training business to CAE for $1.05 billion and its combat propulsion systems and related businesses to RENK AG for $400 million.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) <a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/press-release\/it-and-technical-training\/snhu-acquires-kenzie-academy-to-expand-access-to-in-demand-microcredentials\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">acquired Kenzie Academy<\/a>, a software engineering and user experience (UX) design training company.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Learn on Demand Systems, provider of <a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/glossary\/remote-lab-training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">virtual training labs<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/press-release\/it-and-technical-training\/shamrock-makes-strategic-investment-in-learn-on-demand-systems-a-leading-provider-of-virtual-labs-for-technology-training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">received an investment<\/a> from Shamrock Capital.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Digital House, an immersive remote learning company for technical skills, <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2021\/03\/25\/argentinas-digital-house-raises-over-50m-to-help-solve-latams-tech-talent-shortage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">announced more than $50 million<\/a> in funding from e-commerce company Mercado Libre and software developer Globant.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Software engineering education company <a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/press-release\/it-and-technical-training\/holberton-announces-20-million-series-b-led-by-redpoint-eventures\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Holberton announced<\/a> a $20 million Series B funding round led by Redpoint eventures and Pearson Ventures.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Leadership Training<\/h2>\r\nSeveral leadership development companies announced funding or acquisitions this quarter:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Cloud-based coaching platform Sounding Board <a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/press-release\/leadership\/seismic-shift-to-remote-work-and-an-urgent-need-for-leadership-development-drives-13-1m-series-a-funding-for-coaching-platform-sounding-board\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">announced an oversubscribed<\/a> $13.1 million Series A funding round led by Canaan Partners.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Coaching platform <a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/press-release\/leadership\/betterup-raises-125-million-series-d-achieves-1-73-billion-valuation-and-expands-coaching-platform-with-betterup-care\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BetterUp announced<\/a> $125 million in Series D funding (for a valuation of $1.73 billion) led by ICONIQ Growth. Notably, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.betterup.com\/en-us\/resources\/blog\/prince-harry-chief-impact-officer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BetterUp also announced<\/a> this quarter that Prince Harry of England joined its team as chief impact officer.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Leadership training, coaching and mentoring company <a href=\"https:\/\/torch.io\/blog\/torch-raises-25-million-in-series-b-funding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Torch announced<\/a> a $25 million Series B funding round led by Obvious Ventures.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/press-release\/leadership\/accenture-acquires-leadership-and-talent-consultancy-cirrus-to-support-c-suite-transformations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Accenture acquired Cirrus<\/a>, a leadership and talent consultancy, which joined Accenture\u2019s talent and organization\/human potential practice. The company also <a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/press-release\/measurement-and-analytics\/accenture-acquires-fable-to-expand-capabilities-in-analytics-driven-transformation-and-workplace-cultures\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">acquired fable+<\/a>, a consulting firm focused on using analytics to improve team performance.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Leadership development and management consulting firm <a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/press-release\/leadership\/velocity-advisory-group-acquires-leadership-pacing-and-welcomes-bob-weinhold-as-partner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Velocity Advisory Group acquired Leadership Pacing<\/a>, a leadership coaching company.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/press-release\/measurement-and-analytics\/assessment-coaching-technology-firms-announce-new-parent-company-cdr-companies-llc-new-investors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CDR Assessment Group and CDR-U Coach merged<\/a> into a new company, CDR Companies, LLC, providing coaching and assessment services. The company also announced three new individual investors, members of the Alexcel Group.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","full_width":false,"content_band":[{"acf_fc_layout":"social_callout","blockquote":"At a time when many people are still working remotely, eLearning companies saw a great deal of activity this quarter."},{"acf_fc_layout":"content_area","wysiwyg":"<h2>Learning Technologies<\/h2>\r\nIn one of the only segments of the training market <a href=\"https:\/\/store.trainingindustry.com\/products\/the-state-of-the-learning-technologies-market\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">to see spending increase<\/a> during the COVID-19 pandemic, we saw the following deals last quarter:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Learning Technologies Group (LTG) <a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/press-release\/diversity-equity-and-inclusion\/ltg-expands-diversity-and-inclusion-offer-with-acquisition-of-pdt-global\/\">acquired PDT Global<\/a>, a digital diversity and inclusion training and consulting company that\u2019s now part of Affirmity, LTG\u2019s compliance and diversity business. Last quarter, LTG also acquired <a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/press-release\/performance-management\/learning-technologies-group-expands-performance-management-offering-with-acquisition-of-reflektive\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reflektive Inc.<\/a>, a performance management software provider, and <a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/press-release\/learning-technologies\/ltg-expands-mid-enterprise-learning-and-talent-software-offering-with-acquisition-of-bridge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bridge<\/a>, a learning, performance and skills development platform, from Instructure. As a result, Instructure is now focused on K-12 and higher education.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Praxis Labs, a diversity and inclusion training company that uses virtual reality (VR), <a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/press-release\/diversity-equity-and-inclusion\/praxis-labs-launches-virtual-reality-based-diversity-and-inclusion-learning-platform\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">announced $3.2 million<\/a> in seed funding from SoftBank\u2019s SB Opportunity Fund, Norwest Venture Partners, Emerson Collective, Ulu Ventures, Precursor Ventures, Firework VC and 20|20 Fund.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Kallidus, a talent management and digital learning software company, <a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/press-release\/learning-technologies\/kallidus-acquires-sapling-to-become-full-human-capital-management-software-provider\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">acquired Sapling<\/a>, a platform for automating \u201cpeople workflows.\u201d<\/li>\r\n \t<li>The Inception Company, creator of virtual meeting platform Pando, <a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/press-release\/learning-technologies\/spire-capital-partners-iv-invests-in-the-inception-company\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">received an investment<\/a> from Spire Capital.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Voxy EnGen, which uses a personalized learning platform to deliver English language training, <a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/press-release\/learning-technologies\/language-upskilling-platform-raises-6-75m-to-boost-economic-mobility-for-u-s-immigrants-and-refugees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">announced $6.75 million<\/a> in Series A funding from Rethink Education, The Social Entrepreneurs\u2019 Fund, the University System of Maryland Momentum Fund, Juvo Ventures, and The American Family Institute for Corporate and Social Impact. (We took a closer look at this investment in <a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/magazine\/mar-apr-2021\/making-employment-access-more-equitable-with-english-language-training-voxy-engen-announces-series-a-investment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Training Industry Magazine<\/a>.)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Sana Labs, which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to personalize learning, <a href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/sana-labs\/announcing-our-18m-series-a-led-by-eqt-ventures-c2e11ac4db85\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">announced an $18 million Series A<\/a> funding round led by EQT Ventures.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Mindmarker, which focuses on training reinforcement and retention, <a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/press-release\/learning-technologies\/mindmarker-announces-oversubscribed-funding-round-and-expanded-executive-team\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">announced<\/a> \u201can oversubscribed multi-million dollar round of funding.\u201d<\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/press-release\/learning-technologies\/xerox-expands-software-portfolio-with-acquisition-of-carear\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Xerox acquired CareAR<\/a>, which uses augmented reality (AR) to provide expert assistance to customers, employees and field workers.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/press-release\/learning-technologies\/learn-to-win-launches-active-learning-platform-for-high-performance-training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn To Win announced<\/a> $4 million in seed funding led by Norwest Venture Partners and the launch of its mobile-first active learning platform.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Anthill AI, an adaptive talent management software company, <a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/press-release\/learning-technologies\/anthill-ai-raises-1-24m-in-first-financing-aimed-at-improving-the-future-of-work-through-machine-learning-technology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">announced its first funding round<\/a>, $1.24 million led by Origin Ventures.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>GSV Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on education technology, <a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/press-release\/learning-technologies\/gsv-ventures-closes-gsv-fund-ii-at-180-million\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">announced the close of its second fund, GSV Ventures Fund II<\/a>, totaling $180 million. Current investments include Coursera, Degreed and Guild Education.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>ai, a \u201ctalent intelligence platform,\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/press-release\/learning-technologies\/ai-powered-talent-intelligence-platform-retrain-ai-closes-13m-in-funding-and-strikes-first-partnership-with-the-israeli-department-of-labor-and-the-jdc-to-put-people-back-to-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">announced $9 million<\/a> in Series A funding led by Square Peg.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Arist, which uses text messaging to deliver courses, <a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/press-release\/learning-technologies\/arist-expands-seed-funding-to-3-9-million-in-support-of-rapid-growth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">announced the expansion of its seed funding round<\/a>, led by Global Founders Capital, to $3.9 million.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Centrical (formerly GamEffective), whose platform offers gamification, microlearning, performance management, coaching and well-being, <a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/press-release\/learning-technologies\/employee-centric-success-platform-centrical-closes-32-million-funding-round-led-by-intel-capital-and-jvp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">announced $32 million in funding<\/a> led by Intel Capital and JVP.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Axonify, provider of a training platform for frontline employees, <a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/press-release\/learning-technologies\/axonify-continues-to-scale-with-acquisition-of-digital-learning-platform-mlevel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">acquired MLevel<\/a>, a digital learning platform provider.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>eLearning Brothers received an investment from RLG Capital and Trinity Private Equity Group <a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/press-release\/learning-technologies\/rlg-capital-trinity-private-equity-group-invest-further-with-elearning-brothers-acquisition-of-the-game-agency\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">for its acquisition of The Game Agency<\/a>, a provider of game-based learning technology and content.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Spekit, a digital adoption, enablement and learning management system (LMS) company, <a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/press-release\/learning-technologies\/spekit-raises-12-2m-series-a-to-revolutionize-the-way-employees-work-and-learn-in-the-remote-age\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">announced $12.2 million<\/a> in Series A funding led by Foundry Group and Renegade Partners.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Knowledge management company <a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/press-release\/learning-technologies\/zoomin-raises-52m-to-meet-rapidly-rising-demand-for-its-knowledge-orchestration-solutions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zoomin Software announced<\/a> $52 million in Series C funding led by General Atlantic.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Onboarding, Performance Management and Human Capital Management<\/h2>\r\nAmong companies focused on helping organizations onboard and manage talent and performance, the following deals occurred last quarter:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Humaans, an onboarding and management platform, <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2021\/03\/02\/humaans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">raised $5 million<\/a> in seed funding led by Y Combinator, Moonfire, Frontline Ventures and Lachy Groom (former head of Stripe Issuing).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Tandem Family of Companies, a human resources (HR) technology and solutions provider, <a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/press-release\/performance-management\/shore-capital-partners-invests-in-tandem-family-of-companies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">received an investment<\/a> from Shore Capital Partners.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Capital Associated Industries and The Employers Association <a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/press-release\/professional-development\/capital-associated-industries-and-the-employers-association-merge-and-rebrand-as-catapult\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">merged to create Catapult<\/a>, a membership association focused on human resources in North Carolina.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>HR software company Darwinbox <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2021\/01\/18\/salesforce-leads-15-million-investment-round-in-indian-hr-tech-platform-darwinbox\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">announced a $15 million Series C funding round<\/a> led by Salesforce Ventures.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Personio, an HR platform for small and medium-sized businesses, <a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/press-release\/performance-management\/personio-announces-125m-in-series-d-funding-at-a-1-7b-valuation-as-it-builds-europes-leading-hr-platform-for-smes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">announced $125 million<\/a> in Series D funding led by Index Ventures, an investment that valued the business at $1.7 billion.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Workday, a finance and HR cloud application company, <a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/press-release\/performance-management\/workday-announces-intent-to-acquire-peakon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">announced an agreement to acquire Peakon ApS<\/a>, \u201can employee success platform that converts feedback into actionable insights.\u201d<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Raydiant, a digital experience platform company, <a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/press-release\/performance-management\/raydiant-acquires-market-leader-performance-management-and-motivation-platform-hoopla\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">acquired Hoopla<\/a>, a performance management and motivation platform provider.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>HR consultancy and technology company <a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/press-release\/performance-management\/enspira-secures-investment-and-development-partnership-with-mission8-to-create-next-generation-hr-technology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Enspira announced<\/a> an investment from Mission8. The two companies will work together on a new business unit, Enspira Technology Solutions.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Performance management and employee development platform <a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/press-release\/performance-management\/lattice-raises-60m-in-series-e-funding-round-at-1-billion-valuation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lattice announced<\/a> a $60 million funding round led by Tiger Global, which valued the company at $1 billion.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Remote Learning<\/h2>\r\nWhen it comes to enabling remote learning and work, the market has been busy:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>ON24, whose platform supports webinars, virtual events and \u201cmultimedia content experiences,\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/press-release\/remote-learning\/on24-announces-launch-of-initial-public-offering\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">announced the launch of its IPO<\/a>, 6,315,789 shares at between $45 and $50 per share.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Esme Learning Solutions, which partners with universities to offer online courses, <a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/press-release\/remote-learning\/esme-learning-solutions-secures-7-5-million-in-series-a-funding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">announced $7.5 million<\/a> in Series A funding led by Adit Ventures.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Touchcast, a \u201cvirtual experience company\u201d using artificial intelligence and mixed reality, <a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/press-release\/remote-learning\/accenture-makes-strategic-investment-in-touchcast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">received an investment<\/a> from Accenture Ventures.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Virtual events and training platform <a href=\"https:\/\/hopin.com\/blog\/announcing-our-series-c-whats-next-for-hopin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hopin announced<\/a> a $400 million Series C funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz and General Catalyst, a deal that valued Hopin at $5.65 billion.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Section4, which offers online business education courses from university professors, <a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/press-release\/remote-learning\/section4-founded-by-nyu-professor-scott-galloway-raises-30-million-to-democratize-elite-business-education\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">announced $30 million<\/a> in Series A funding led by General Catalyst.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Team collaboration and screen-sharing startup CoScreen <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2021\/03\/25\/coscreen-launches-its-screen-sharing-product-announces-4-6m-in-fundraising\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">announced seed funding<\/a> of $4.6 million led by Unusual Ventures.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Cloud-based videoconferencing platform <a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/press-release\/remote-learning\/multilingual-video-conference-platform-kudo-closes-21m-in-an-oversubscribed-series-a-funding-to-support-talent-acquisition-and-more-scribed-series-a-funding-to-support-talent-acquisition-and-more\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KUDO announced<\/a> $21 million in Series A funding led by Felicis Ventures.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Sales Training and Enablement<\/h2>\r\nThere were a few deals in the sales training and <a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/wiki\/sales\/sales-enablement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">enablement<\/a> segment of the market:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Sales enablement platform <a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/press-release\/sales\/salesloft-valued-at-1-1-billion-after-100-million-equity-investment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SalesLoft announced<\/a> $100 million in funding led by Owl Rock Capital, valuing the company at $1.1 billion.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Scratchpad, a \u201cworkspace for revenue teams,\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/press-release\/sales\/scratchpad-secures-13-million-in-series-a-funding-to-bring-comprehensive-workspace-to-revenue-teams\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">announced a $13 million<\/a> Series A funding round led by Craft Ventures.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Sales enablement platform <a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/press-release\/sales\/highspot-raises-200-million-in-growth-funding-to-take-sales-enablement-mainstream\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Highspot announced<\/a> a $200 million Series E funding round led by Tiger Global Management, a round that valued Highspot at $2.3 billion.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Workforce Development<\/h2>\r\nFinally, among companies aimed at closing skills gaps and developing the workforce:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Edify Acquisition Corp., a special purpose acquisition company focused on education, education technology, workforce development and human capital management, <a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/press-release\/outsourcing\/edify-acquisition-corp-announces-pricing-of-upsized-240000000-initial-public-offering\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">announced the pricing of its IPO<\/a>: 24 million units at $10 per unit.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>PAIRIN, which helps organizations deliver career guidance, skills development and community services, <a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/press-release\/workforce-development\/pairin-closes-4-36m-series-a-funding-to-accelerate-delivery-of-solutions-to-aid-americas-workforce-impacted-by-the-pandemic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">announced a $4.36 million<\/a> Series A funding round led by investors including New Markets Venture Partners, Juvo Ventures, JFFLabs, Village Capital, Voqal and Potencia Ventures.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>UniFocus, whose offerings for the hospitality industry include workforce management and training software, <a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/press-release\/workforce-development\/unifocus-announces-investment-from-strategic-growth-partner-the-riverside-company\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">announced an investment<\/a> from The Riverside Company.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/press-release\/workforce-development\/penn-foster-secures-investment-to-accelerate-pairing-of-data-science-with-skills-based-digital-learning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Penn Foster announced<\/a> an investment from BayPine and Two Sigma Impact for its digital learning platform focused on upskilling \u201chistorically untapped talent\u201d for frontline jobs. Later in the quarter, <a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/press-release\/workforce-development\/penn-foster-acquires-pioneering-career-discovery-platform\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Penn Foster announced its acquisition of Sokanu<\/a>, whose CareerExplorer platform helps people \u201cmatch to and evaluate career paths.\u201d<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Interplay Learning, which provides online 3D simulation and VR training for the HVAC, plumbing, electrical, solar, multi-family maintenance and facilities maintenance workforces, <a href=\"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/press-release\/workforce-development\/interplay-learning-raises-18-million-in-series-b-funding-following-300-growth-on-year-over-year-sales\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">announced $18 million<\/a> in Series B funding led by Owl Ventures and S3 Ventures.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nWhat trends do you anticipate for the second quarter of 2021? Let us know at <a href=\"mailto:editor@trainingindustry.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">editor@trainingindustry.com<\/a>"},{"acf_fc_layout":"social_callout","blockquote":"When it comes to enabling remote learning and work, the market has been busy."},{"acf_fc_layout":"content_area","wysiwyg":"[hubspot type=\"form\" portal=\"47185625\" id=\"7e962f31-7bb4-497b-a425-af60588bd3a9\" version=\"v4\"]\r\n\r\n<script> $(document).ready(function() {iFrameResize({},'[data-form-id=\"7e962f31-7bb4-497b-a425-af60588bd3a9\"] iframe') }); <\/script>"}],"tice_sponsors":"","custom_dfp_keywords":""},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v25.8 (Yoast SEO v27.5) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Investments and Acquisitions in Corporate Learning in First Quarter 2021<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"As we look toward what will hopefully be a brighter 2021, let\u2019s take a look at the investments and 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