# Skilljar

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/skilljar

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Seattle, US
- Website: www.skilljar.com
- Total disclosed funding: $52M
- Latest round: Series B (Sep 18, 2020)
- Investors on record: 5

## About

Skilljar Inc. is a U.S. based Learning Management System (LMS) that specializes in customer education and training, helping organizations improve onboarding, product adoption, and retention through tailored learning experiences.Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Seattle, US, Skilljar Inc. provides a platform for customer education. It has undergone a business strategy pivot focusing on enhancing its training solutions. The founders, Jason Stewart, Sandi Lin, and Tom Skotidas, have a history of entrepreneurial ventures. The company has successfully completed a total of 8 funding deals, with the latest being a Series B round in April 2025, where it raised USD 33.00 mn led by Insight Partners. The total amount raised by Skilljar to date is USD 33.00 mn, with a current valuation of USD 164.94 mn.Skilljar delivers a Learning Management System designed specifically for customer education and training. It enables organizations to improve onboarding and retention by offering customizable training paths, certifications, and engaging content like quick tips and live sessions. The platform integrates with systems like Salesforce for tracking customer engagement and performance metrics. Skilljar serves clients such as Smartsheet, Asana, and Egnyte, marketing its products primarily in North America, Europe, and parts of Asia.Skilljar operates on a subscription-based revenue model with flexible pricing for courses, paths, and certifications. Organizations typically purchase tailored training packages, including on-demand courses and certification exams. Key features include individual course sales, subscription plans, and monetized training options using integrated payment systems such as Stripe and PayPal. This structure allows clients to achieve measurable returns on their training investments.In April 2025, Skilljar was acquired by Gainsight, Inc., which aims to expand its customer education capabilities through this acquisition. This strategic move is intended to enhance Gainsight's learning platform technology. The acquisition is expected to drive further development in new product offerings and bolster market presence.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Sep 18, 2020, $33M — Mayfield Fund, Insight Partners, Shasta Ventures, Trilogy International Partners
- Series A, Mar 14, 2018, $16M — Mayfield Fund, Shasta Ventures, Trilogy International Partners
- Seed, Sep 21, 2015, $2.6M — Trilogy International Partners
- Seed, Aug 5, 2013, $0.1M — Techstars

## Investors

- Techstars (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/techstars) — Seed
- Trilogy International Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/trilogy-international-partners) — Seed, Series A, Series B
- Mayfield Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mayfield-fund) — Series A, Series B
- Shasta Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/shasta-ventures) — Series A, Series B
- Insight Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/insight-partners) — Series B