2020年6月4日

德克萨斯州奥斯汀2019年5月21日/ INTERPLAY LEARNING / - INTERPLAY LEARNING是一家利用虚拟现实(VR)和3D模拟技术进行熟练交易在线培训的领先提供商，今天宣布完成了550万美元的a轮融资。S3 Ventures领投SJF Ventures、Sierra Ventures、Wild Basin Investments、Shelter Capital Partners、Shasta Ventures和Holt Ventures。S3 Ventures合伙人Charlie Plauche将加入Interplay Learning董事会。除了大力加速向新市场扩张和开发新平台功能外，这轮融资还将为其奥斯汀办公室和客户成功团队的入职人才提供支持。A轮融资的基础是该公司过去一年的爆炸式增长，包括SaaS平台用户每月增长40%，范围从小型企业到企业级客户。Interplay最近与三家主要的暖通空调制造商签约为客户，其中包括全球最大的暖通空调分销公司。它还完成了第一笔国际许可证交易。该公司今年有望实现400%的增长，并计划向电力、管道、重型设备维修和设施维护等四个新行业渗透。S3 Ventures合伙人Charlie Plauche表示:“暖通空调、电气、管道和其他技术贸易公司传统上存在着巨大的‘技能缺口’和工人短缺问题。“到目前为止，求职者还没有办法在网上获得体验式培训。 Interplay Learning’s game-changing platform utilizing VR and 3D simulations is revolutionizing the way skilled trades are taught. It has already been used to train thousands of workers. When I spoke with current customers, it was clear that Interplay Learning helps skilled labor companies attract and train talent faster with its state-of-the-art 3D simulations at a lower cost,” concluded Plauche. “Of the many B2B focused 3D/VR use cases, Interplay Learning is the best I’ve seen in terms of core product platform that will enable scalability into different categories of the market,” said Jacob Mullins , Partner at Shasta Ventures. “Interplay’s platform, coupled with on-the-job training, has quickly become the foundation for our internal training program,” said Robyn Hass, Chief Financial Officer of Core Mechanical . “The content really engages our junior technicians, so they actually use it and can see a clear path on how to grow their technical skills. This means we can hire for attitude and train for skill.” The firm experienced significant acceleration two years ago after hiring Pixar’s senior engineer, enabling their R&D team to build a breakthrough 3D/VR training platform called SkillMill™. It allows its instructional designers to build VR simulations in 1/10 of the time it takes in-house teams or agencies to create similar experiences. Interplay Learning’s new way to on-ramp and advance skills for the industrial workforce features a catalog that includes dozens of interactive video courses by top industry experts and state-of-the-art 3D troubleshooting simulations. Course materials are accessible by desktop, laptop or VR-headset and provide an immersive learning experience for engagement and field-like experience. The solution delivers both cost-effective HVAC NATE CEU hours and Solar NABCEP CEU hours. An administration capability allows service managers to track their team’s skill advancement. The subscription-based solution offers monthly and annual pricing. Visit https://www.interplaylearning.com/ to learn more or for media images go to https://www.interplaylearning.com/press-room About Interplay Learning Austin, Texas-based Interplay Learning is a software company that develops and delivers scalable and effective training for the mechanical, electrical and industrial workforce, using Virtual Reality and 3D simulation. With expertise developed over the last 8 years in simulation training in the HVAC, Electrical, Energy Auditing, Solar Install, Manufacturing, and Construction Codes industries, Interplay offers both off-the-shelf and custom solutions to solve difficult workforce training challenges. Interplay Learning was named to the latest Inc. 5000 list , which ranks the top fastest-growing private companies in the United States. Visit https://www.interplaylearning.com/ to learn more. Ria Romano, Partner