Rise Up

Rise Up, established in 2014 by brothers Arnaud and Guillaume Blachon, is a significant player in the learning technology sector, offering a platform designed to enhance employee skills and development. The company operates on a business-to-business (B2B) software-as-a-service (SaaS) model, generating revenue through subscriptions to its learning solution.

The platform serves a diverse clientele, from mid-market companies to large enterprises, including notable organizations like AXA, Schneider Electric, Domino’s, and Decathlon. Its core offering is a comprehensive learning solution that combines Learning Management System (LMS), Learning Experience Platform (LXP), and authoring tool functionalities into a single integrated system. This allows businesses to manage, deliver, and create training content tailored to their specific needs.

Rise Up's solution focuses on delivering personalized and adaptive learning experiences directly within the workflow. It leverages artificial intelligence to customize training paths based on an individual learner's existing knowledge, skills, and job role. The platform integrates with common workplace tools such as Salesforce and Microsoft Teams, making learning content accessible and relevant in the daily professional environment. Key features include AI-powered course creation, tools for blended learning that combine online and in-person training, and robust analytics to track learner progress and impact on business goals.

The firm has demonstrated consistent growth, securing significant funding to fuel its expansion across Europe. After an initial seed round and a Series A funding of €5 million, Rise Up raised €30 million in a subsequent funding round led by Connected Capital, with participation from its previous investor, MAIF Avenir. This capital has supported its market penetration, particularly in the UK, Germany, and the Netherlands, and has enabled strategic acquisitions like the purchase of Domoscio, a company specializing in adaptive learning and AI. Keywords: corporate learning, employee training, learning management system, LMS, learning experience platform, LXP, SaaS, B2B, edtech, skills development, personalized learning, adaptive learning, AI in learning, blended learning, workforce development, upskilling, reskilling, employee engagement, training software, corporate education, Domoscio acquisition, Arnaud Blachon, Guillaume Blachon