London-headquartered learning and skills platform HowNow has announced a £3.5 million extension to its Series A funding round, bringing the total to £7.5 million. This follows an initial £4 million investment from Mercia Ventures and FTSE 100 education firm Pearson in February 2023. Fuel Ventures also participated in this latest round. HowNow’s total funding now stands at nearly £11 million.
The company, which serves customers in over 30 countries, is experiencing rapid growth, capitalising on its innovative “skills-first” approach to learning. HowNow maps skills gaps to relevant learning opportunities “in the moment”, gaining traction with forward-thinking mid-market and enterprise organisations. The recent launch of HowNow AI, a suite of advanced AI agents, allows customers to map and measure skills, identify gaps and connect employees with the most suitable learning.
HowNow has seen revenue increase by more than 350% over the last two years, securing major clients including TomTom, MoneyBox, Bausch & Lomb, UKTV and Good Energy. The company is also partnering with Pearson to deliver the UK Government’s Learning and Skills Platform.
Nelson Sivalingam, co-founder & CEO, HowNow said: “With this funding, we’re not just doubling down on our commitment to upskill 10m people by 2030 – we’re making it happen. Learning isn’t about endless courses and hours logged; it is about the progress you can see, the skills you can use, and the growth you can measure. We’re here to change the way the world learns – connecting the dots between learning, skills, and real impact for people and organisations alike.”
HowNow has more than doubled its workforce in the past year and now employs 75 people across its London and Mumbai offices. The platform fully integrates with leading HR technology providers such as HiBob, Lattice, Workday and Personio, and has recently partnered with Credly, the world’s largest skill verification and digital credentialing network.
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