# Interplay Learning

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/interplay-learning

- Industry: Education/Training
- Headquarters: Austin, US
- Website: www.interplaylearning.com
- Total disclosed funding: $24M
- Latest round: Series B (Feb 16, 2021)
- Investors on record: 10

## About

Interplay Learning, Inc. is a US-based provider of immersive skilled trades training solutions, utilizing online and virtual reality platforms to deliver engaging and practical training experiences.Interplay Learning, Inc. specializes in workforce training solutions through virtual platforms, allowing users to gain practical skills in various trades. Founded in 2016 in Austin, Texas, by Doug Donovan, the company has raised a total of USD 18.00 mn through 4 known funding rounds, with the latest being a Series B round on September 19, 2024, led by investors including Holt Ventures and Goldman Sachs Asset Management.Interplay Learning offers immersive skilled trades training solutions primarily through online and VR platforms. Their core offerings include workforce skills simulations for trades like HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and facilities maintenance, designed to prepare learners for job-ready certificate programs in a practical, engaging manner.The company's revenue model is based on subscription agreements with educational institutions and businesses, granting access to a comprehensive training catalog featuring individual courses and complete learning paths aligned with recognized certifications such as EPA 608 and OSHA 10. This allows multiple employees to be trained simultaneously, accommodating diverse scales from individual learners to large enterprises.Following a funding round on September 19, 2024, Interplay Learning, Inc. plans to utilize the recently acquired funds to expand its presence in key sectors. The company aims to broaden its market reach by launching new products and penetrating additional geographic regions.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Feb 16, 2021, $18M — Sierra Ventures, SJF Ventures, Shelter Capital Partners, S3 Ventures, Wild Basin Investments, OWL Ventures, The Venture Reality Fund, Holt Ventures, Strada Education Network
- Series A, May 21, 2019, $5.5M — Sierra Ventures, Shasta Ventures, SJF Ventures, Shelter Capital Partners, S3 Ventures, Wild Basin Investments, Holt Ventures

## Investors

- Sierra Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sierra-ventures) — Series A, Series B
- Shasta Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/shasta-ventures) — Series A
- SJF Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sjf-ventures) — Series A, Series B
- Shelter Capital Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/shelter-capital-partners) — Series A, Series B
- S3 Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/s3-ventures) — Series A, Series B
- Wild Basin Investments (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/wild-basin-investments) — Series A, Series B
- Holt Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/holt-ventures) — Series A, Series B
- OWL Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/owl-ventures) — Series B
- The Venture Reality Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/the-venture-reality-fund) — Series B
- Strada Education Network (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/strada-education-network) — Series B