Participated · Equity · Jun 2022

Go1 aggregates and curates content from dozens of providers (including Blinkist, Thrive, Skillsoft, Pluralsight and Harvard Business Publishing) into a single platform customers can license rather than contracting with each provider. Its customers range from companies like TikTok to the Singaporean government, and the company says revenues, customers and learners all doubled in the last year. Go1 now reports about 5 million learners using its platform. Growth has been largely organic to date, though the company has started pursuing inorganic expansion—acquiring French‑Swiss B2B edtech startup Coorpacademy in April to deepen reach in francophone markets. Management plans to use new funding to pursue further M&A, explore expanding beyond employer‑sourced learners into consumer relationships, and invest in technology such as VR-based learning and livestreaming. Go1 maintains its own branding across the experience rather than offering a fully white‑label product. Go1 provides a curated online learning platform for enterprises, aggregating some 150,000 pieces of content from roughly 1,000 publishers into configurable "playlists". The product includes analytics and AI-driven personalization to measure engagement and tailor learning. The company says it serves about 3.5 million users and more than 1,600 enterprises, with active users spending about two to six hours per month and user growth of over 300% in the last year. Go1 partners with major content providers (Pearson, EdX, Coursera, Skillsoft, Blinkist, Harvard Business Review) and integrates with corporate systems such as SAP, Workday, Salesforce and Microsoft Teams. It also aims to expand features around credential portability so users can carry certifications between jobs. The company is expanding its suite of learning and development services and plans geographic expansion deeper into Europe and across the Asia Pacific region. GO1 is an online learning platform that aggregates professional training and compliance courses from vetted content partners. Its catalog includes over 170,000 courses provided by about 100 partners and is available to more than 1.5 million users across 3,000+ customers. Usage on the platform has grown five-fold over the last 12 months and engagement reportedly tripled in the most recent month. GO1 can integrate with in-house learning management systems or provide its own, and it has strategic integrations with Microsoft Teams. The company is expanding its partner network and aims to continue growth in North America. GO1 is making COVID-19–related learning resources available for free to support teams during the pandemic. GO1 is an Australia-based training platform that provides online training services. The article identifies the company primarily by its training-platform product. GO1 has raised $30 million in a Series B financing. The round was led by M12, the corporate venture arm of Microsoft. The article notes M12 invests in next-generation technology companies. No additional financial details, operating metrics, or future plans were disclosed in the article. GO1 operates an online platform and marketplace where users can browse or create courses spanning compliance, onboarding, and personal development. The company says it hosts more than 500,000 courses and learning resources and has over 22 million users across clients such as Cricket Australia and Adshel. GO1 integrated its courses into Seek’s jobs platform so job seekers see relevant training during the hiring process; Seek is also a customer. The startup plans to use the new funding to expand into new markets around the world. Andrew Barnes, GO1 cofounder and CEO, framed the Seek investment as a step toward deepening the partnership and increasing global presence.

Participated · Series A · Apr 2022

Vitruvian builds the Trainer+, an at-home, cable-based strength-training system that dynamically adjusts resistance via software. The Trainer+ claims adjustable loads from about 5 lb up to roughly 440 lb and integrates with a smart TV, phone, or tablet for self-made workouts or immersive classes. The unit sits on the floor, is portable, requires no installation, and Vitruvian released a second-generation upgrade late last year. The company says it sold out of its initial run and will begin ramping production the following month. Vitruvian plans to use its latest funding to scale the Trainer+ business and push into the U.S. market. Financially, the company completed a $15 million Series A after a $3.4 million seed round at the end of 2020. Vitruvian develops the V-Form Trainer, a strength-training device that uses custom motor systems and an adaptive force algorithm to vary load from 7kg to 180kg. The device logs performance data and pairs with a connected app offering over 200 exercises, coached classes, technique tutorials and accessories. Founder Jon Gregory, a former high-frequency trader, spent about a decade iterating the technology and algorithmic foundation for the product. The company launched to the global retail market after a pre-order campaign that outsold Peloton, demonstrating strong early demand. Vitruvian plans to ramp up production to meet that demand and expand into new markets with support from strategic partners. The recent seed raise provides capital to scale manufacturing and commercial rollout.

Led · Equity · Jun 2021

Enroly builds CAS Shield, a software platform that assists institutions in managing CAS, visa and arrival workflows from agents and students across more than 100 countries. The product is positioned to augment university staff by increasing administrative efficiency and reducing manual errors during international enrolment. The company says it is onboarding a new UK university every three weeks and is on track for 30% of UK universities to be using CAS Shield in the next academic year. Enroly plans a full roll-out of the software to Australia and New Zealand in 2022, with the product reconfigured to meet local university workflow requirements. A University of Greenwich case study found the software helped retain an estimated revenue in excess of £3 million for the academic year and delivered a fivefold increase in administrative processing speed, a 62% reduction in manual student-staff communication and a 75% reduction in enrolment attrition. Jeffrey Williams, CEO and co-founder, said Covid accelerated digital transformation in the sector and that CAS Shield offers an "out of the box" digital transformation opportunity for universities.

Participated · Seed · Sep 2018

Vygo is an Australia-based SaaS platform reinventing the conventional social support ecosystem in higher education by connecting students with mentors, tutors, advisors and other support services. The platform offers personalized support beyond the physical campus and already works with a third of Australian universities while rapidly growing in the UK. In March 2022 Vygo raised £1.5M in a pre-seed funding round. The round was led by edtech VC Sparkmind and supported by Angel Investment Network, with Supercharger Ventures and the Australian Catholic University participating. Vygo says the funds will be used for platform development and to expand its UK and European presence. The company aims to use the capital to fuel its ambition to build borderless social education for every student. Vygo is an EdTech platform founded in 2016 by University of Queensland civil engineering graduates Joel Di Trapani and Ben Hallett. The platform focuses on increasing student engagement and reducing university dropout rates. Vygo progressed through UQ's Ventures programs, including the Ventures ilab Accelerator in 2017. The company has received government and accelerator funding, including a $100K Ignite Ideas Fund grant from the Queensland Government and $10,000 from the Ventures ilab Accelerator. Vygo has expanded its offices to Sri Lanka, indicating early international expansion. The company recently secured a AU$850K investment from the Australian Catholic University. Vygo is a mobile marketplace that connects university students with affordable peer tutors and lets tutors earn money by assisting their peers. Co-founded in November 2015 by Ben Hallett, Joel Di Trapani and Steven Hastie, the company is based in Brisbane, Australia. Vygo launched after a 16-week pilot at the University of Queensland in 2016, during which one tutor earned $4,000. To date over 5,000 students across Queensland and Victoria have downloaded the app, which is available on the Apple App Store and Google Play. The company recently secured $500k in pre-seed funding (including a $100k government grant) and plans to use the proceeds to accelerate national expansion and further product development.

Participated · Series A · Mar 2018

HappyCo is a real estate software company that develops mobile and cloud solutions to enable real-time operations data for property managers, asset managers, lenders and investors. Its core product is a residential operations platform offering condition assessment and workflow tools with in-unit data on over 3.5 million rental homes. The suite supplies underwriting information to lenders, investors and asset managers and empowers property managers with real-time operational tools and reporting. Current customers include Freddie Mac; lenders such as Walker & Dunlop, Berkadia, and Greystone; investors including CA Ventures and Maxus Properties; and property managers such as Cushman & Wakefield and AMC. The company intends to use the newly raised funds to expand its platform and add new services. Founded in Australia in 2011 and based in San Francisco and Adelaide, HappyCo positions itself as a data provider for rental housing operations. HappyCo builds mobile and cloud solutions to enable real-time property operations, including tools for inspecting, managing and monitoring residential properties and commercial facilities. The platform is used to manage more than 1.2 million units and counts customers such as Airbnb, Softbank/Fortress and Vicinity Centres. Founded in Adelaide in 2011 and based in San Francisco since 2012, the company serves a global customer base with particular activity in the Asia‑Pacific region. HappyCo completed the third and final tranche of its Series A in March 2018 and intends to use the proceeds to expand R&D operations in Australia and the U.S. and to build out its support team to sustain its Asia‑Pacific customer base. The article does not provide additional financial metrics beyond the fundraising and units under management. HappyCo is a San Francisco-based provider of a SaaS mobile inspection platform for real-time operations management of residential properties, commercial facilities and enterprise workforces. Led by CEO Jindou Lee, the company’s flagship product, Happy Inspector, is used by thousands of companies and has facilitated more than 1.3 million inspections and more than 20 million inspection photos. The company completed a $7.5M Series A funding round in May 2016. HappyCo intends to use the funds to expand its engineering and sales teams, continue increasing its customer base, enter new verticals and add to its product suite. The capital is intended to accelerate product development and sales growth across existing and new markets.