Hone, a workplace training platform for modern and distributed teams, closed a $3.6 million seed round led by Cowboy Ventures and Harrison Metal. Additional investors include Slack Fund, Reach Capital, Rethink Education, Day One Ventures, Entangled Ventures, Masterclass CEO David Rogier, Guild Education CEO Rachel
Elbit Systems Ltd. subsidiary Cyberbit Ltd., a provider of cyber range training and simulation platforms, as well as IT/OT threat detection and security orchestration, announced a $30 million investment from Claridge Israel to accelerate growth and accommodate demand for its security portfolio. Cyberbit’s approach
QuickStart, an IT skills training company known for its cognitive learning platform, secured $2 million in funding from California-based investment firm Moneta Ventures, as well as Texas-based investment firm Sattar Ventures. QuickStart originated as a carve-out from 360training that adapted into a cognitive learning platform in
QuizRR, an Edtech company offering training solutions in corporate responsibility and worker well-being, raised $1.3 million in a financing round led by Norrsken Founders Fund and Working Capital. Global companies are required to demonstrate ethical performance to meet regulatory requirements and the demands of consumers.
BetterUp, a leadership development platform to connect coaching to sustainable behavior change, raised an additional $26 million in Series B funding. Lightspeed Venture Partners led the round, with existing investors DFJ, Freestyle Capital, and Crosslink Capital participating. The BetterUp app’s algorithm matches each member with
Ataata, a universal security awareness platform provider designed to reduce human error in the workplace, completed $3 million in Series A financing, led by Next Frontier Capital, with participation from TEDCO, 2M, SaaS Ventures, and ARRA Capital. According to the company, its platform delivers content to employees
Enterprise IT startup Allbound acquired a new round of financing, led by Canal Partners, with participation from Tallwave Capital and Arizona Founders Fund. Allbound provides sales reps with a single SaaS toolset for training, content marketing, collaboration and customer success. From recruitment and onboarding to pipeline
Lesson.ly announced it has earned $8 million in Series B financing. Four investors contributed to the round: OpenView Venture Partners, Rethink Education, High Alpha, and Allos Ventures. Lesson.ly’s modern team learning software platform helps teams learn, practice, and perform at the highest levels by reinforcing best
Health and fitness company HVMN is offering a ketone ester drink, which aims to be a clinically validated superfuel that can be used to improve training, recovery and performance. According to the company, when taken before or during exercise, D-βHB from HVMN Ketone is 28
GOSU.AI uses artificial intelligence to help users improve their skills in competitive games through detailed analysis of matches and personal recommendations. It also helps players with such pre-match preparation as picking gears, starting items, and offering tips on how to play against a particular enemy.