Meander
An on-the-job learning platform that identifies skill gaps and connects employees with internal experts for personalized development,.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | investor investor investor | €0.0 | round |
* | $2.5m | Seed | |
| Total Funding | 000k | ||
| USD | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Revenues | 0000 |
| EBITDA | 0000 |
| Profit | 0000 |
| EV | 0000 |
| EV / revenue | 00.0x |
| EV / EBITDA | 00.0x |
| R&D budget | 0000 |
Source: Dealroom estimates
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Founded in 2021 by Anna Buldakova, Meander operates an on-the-job learning platform focused on personalized skill development and mentorship. The London-based company, formerly known as Vektor AI, was established to simplify career transitions and foster continuous professional growth. Buldakova, who serves as CEO, drew inspiration from her own career shift from journalism to product management, a transition facilitated by a mentor. This personal experience shaped the company's core mission to connect professionals with the right guidance to advance their careers. Meander secured $5.75 million in seed funding over two rounds, with notable investors including Cherry Ventures and Mosaic Ventures.
The company targets both individuals and businesses with its platform, which facilitates connections between learners and internal subject matter experts, experienced peers, or senior mentors. For its business-to-business clients, Meander integrates with workplace tools to analyze employee skill sets, identify gaps, and suggest learning opportunities. This allows HR professionals to gain a comprehensive view of skill development across the organization and inform their hiring strategies. The platform's business model for individuals involves mentees booking and paying for sessions with their chosen mentors. Mentors available through the platform come from a range of tech companies, from startups to major players like Google, Meta, and Spotify.
Meander's service is built around a smart algorithm that provides personalized matches for mentorship based on goals, skills, and experience. Users can create a career plan with the help of an AI coaching assistant, connect with mentors for scheduled sessions, and receive continuous feedback to track their progress. The platform aims to help professionals explore different career paths, learn new skills, and expand their network by learning from those with direct experience. Keywords: on-the-job learning, skill development, mentorship platform, career development, employee training, peer learning, expert network, upskilling, professional growth, HR technology, talent management, corporate learning, AI coaching, career transition, personalized learning, Vektor AI, Anna Buldakova, knowledge sharing, employee engagement, skills gap analysis