2021年10月21日

本月，我们激动地宣布了我们最新的早期阶段投资:Simundia。这轮1000万美元的融资将使这家总部位于巴黎的公司能够进一步大规模普及培训，并继续投资于人工智能，以提供定制培训，首先专注于软技能。在过去的几年里，我们一直是人力资源技术的积极投资者(Phenom People, Zenjob, Jobble, Hackajob)，并且在很长一段时间内一直在寻求投资培训领域。然而，现有的培训解决方案经常面临差异化(例如在内容上)以及促进采用(我是唯一一个没有充分利用LinkedIn Learning的人吗?!)的挑战。所有这一切，再加上全球工作环境/管理方法发生了前所未有的变化(受Covid-19大流行和远程工作的推动)，使我们坚信需要进行简单、负担得起和个性化的大规模培训。还有什么能比辅导更好地应对这些挑战呢?这就是Simundia发挥作用的地方。1)大规模普及培训的正确产品通常被视为“精英主义”——只对高管保留——或者带有负面含义——“你真的需要在这方面接受培训!”’，软技能培训对中层管理人员大有裨益。然而，由于缺乏可扩展的解决方案和成本限制，它在公司(包括企业和较小的结构)中的部署受到了阻碍。Simundia 100%的数字化服务和独特的方法，使我们能够向30多个国家的员工大规模部署培训活动，这要归功于一个由200多名认证教练组成的网络。 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.