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HowNow raises £7.5M in Series A to expand AI-powered learning platform

HowNow provides an AI-powered learning and skills platform that helps organizations map skills gaps, deliver contextualized learning experiences, and drive workforce development.

HowNow raises £7.5M in Series A to expand AI-powered learning platform
Source: HowNow

Company name: HowNow
Location: London, UK
Industry: Learning and skills development

Funding details:

  • Amount: £7.5M (Series A round)
  • Investors:
    • Mercia Ventures
    • Pearson (FTSE 100 education firm)
    • Fuel Ventures
  • Breakdown:
    • £4M Series A investment from Mercia Ventures and Pearson (February 2023)
    • £3.5M from the same investors, with additional backing from Fuel Ventures

Purpose of investment:

  • Expand operations and product development
  • Enhance AI-powered skills mapping and learning solutions

Leadership:

Product:
HowNow provides an AI-powered learning and skills platform that helps organizations map skills gaps, deliver contextualized learning experiences, and drive workforce development.

Key features:

  • HowNow AI: A suite of AI-driven agents that analyze skills, identify gaps, and recommend personalized learning paths.
  • Real-time learning integration: Connects employees with relevant learning materials at the moment of need.
  • Enterprise-ready solution: Serves mid-market and enterprise organizations in more than 30 countries.

Growth metrics:

  • 75 employees across London and Mumbai offices
  • Expanding executive leadership team to support growth

Future plans:
With this funding, HowNow will continue innovating its AI-powered learning platform, expand its market reach, and further develop AI-driven skills intelligence for organizations worldwide.

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