2021年10月21日

本月，我們激動地宣布了我們最新的早期投資:Simundia。這一輪1000萬美元的融資將使這家總部位於巴黎的公司進一步大規模地實現培訓民主化，並繼續投資於人工智能，提供定製培訓，首先專注於軟技能。在過去的幾年裏，我們一直是人力資源技術的積極投資者(Phenom People, Zenjob, Jobble, Hackajob)，並且在很長一段時間內一直在尋求投資培訓領域。然而，現有的培訓解決方案往往麵臨著差異化(例如在內容上)和促進采用的挑戰(我是唯一一個沒有充分利用LinkedIn Learning的人嗎?!)所有這一切，再加上全球範圍內工作環境/管理方法發生了前所未有的變化(受Covid-19大流行和遠程工作的推動)，幫助我們堅定了大規模提供簡單、負擔得起和個性化培訓的必要性。麵對這樣的挑戰，還有什麼比指導更有效呢?這就是Simundia發揮作用的地方。1)適合大規模民主化培訓的產品通常被視為“精英主義”——隻給高級管理人員使用——或帶有負麵含義——“你真的需要在這方麵接受培訓!”，軟技能培訓可以給中層管理帶來很多好處。然而，由於缺乏可伸縮的解決方案和成本限製，它在公司(包括企業和較小結構)中的部署受到了阻礙。Simundia的100%數字化服務和獨特的方法，使其能夠在30多個國家的員工中大規模部署培訓活動，這得益於200多名認證教練的網絡。 By automating the definition of coaching needs and providing asynchronous communication as well as a library of curated content, Simundia’s platform goes far beyond digitalizing traditional coaching sessions. Continued investment in Tech and artificial intelligence will further increase the value-add for coaches, coachees and companies alike. 2) Tremendous market for coaching Training budgets are huge, yet most of existing solutions are highly inefficient. On the other hand, when looking at the coaching industry, there is a massive unbalance between supply (20k+ certified coaches in Europe alone) and demand from companies. As a marketplace and provider of coaching solutions, Simundia appeals to the coach community through a unique value-add centered around training, peer learning, access to a diversified client base and full-flexibility. With more and more attention paid to the work-life balance and quality-of-work (French QVT ‘Qualité de Vie au Travail’), Simundia is also able to offer thematic coaching adapted to the latest trends. 3) Solid team and execution Simundia co-founders really stroke us as very complementary: CEO Grégoire rigour and analytical mindset is well-complemented by COO Colombe down-to-earth and compassionate approach. Having evolved in both start-ups (Rocket Internet) and consulting firms (BCG, Roland Berger), the founding duo combines unique business skills with deep training / psychology know-how. They also managed to onboard early-on prestigious subject-matter experts as advisors, both on the coaching and e-learning / training side. Very ambitious, the co-founders have also proven their ability to grow quickly by remaining cash-efficient. With this new round, Simundia has all the assets to build on its leader position in France and further expand in Europe. We are pleased to welcome Simundia to the AVP family, as well as to share the journey with Educapital and historical investors! Start your coaching journey now at www.simundia.com.