What is Poka?
Poka operates as a specialized connected worker platform designed to bridge the gap between operational knowledge and production floor execution. By enabling workers to learn, share, and collaborate in real-time, the platform addresses the critical need for digital transformation in manufacturing. Its market position is solidified by its recognition in Gartner's Hype Cycle for Manufacturing Operations Strategy and the 2020 Open Bosch Award. The platform is currently deployed by industry titans including Nestlé, Danone, and Johnson & Johnson, proving its scalability and utility in high-stakes industrial settings.
How much funding has Poka raised?
Poka has raised a total of $43.9M across 4 funding rounds:
Unspecified
$2.5M
Series A
$10M
Other Financing Round
$6.4M
Series B
$25M
Unspecified (2015): $2.5M with participation from SoftTech VC and Inovia
Series A (2018): $10M led by Inovia, Uncork Capital, Robert Bosch Venture Capital GmbH, and Espace CDPQ
Other Financing Round (2020): $6.4M supported by SE Ventures
Series B (2021): $25M featuring Leclerc, McRock Capital, 40 North Ventures, Rbvc, Schneider Electric, and Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec
Key Investors in Poka
McRock Capital
McRock Capital is a venture capital firm established in 2012, focusing exclusively on investments in the Digital Industrial sector, particularly in industrial software and artificial intelligence.
40 North Ventures
40 North Ventures provides early-stage and growth capital to companies that make business more data-driven, agile, consumer-centric and environmentally sustainable.
Inovia
iNovia Capital is a full-stack venture firm that partners with founders to build enduring global technology companies by perfecting the craft of investing in people first.
What's next for Poka?
With the infusion of $25M, Poka is well-positioned to accelerate its product roadmap and expand its footprint within the global industrial sector. The company's focus will likely shift toward deepening its integration with existing industrial IoT ecosystems and enhancing its AI-driven knowledge management capabilities. By leveraging the strategic backing of industrial-focused investors, Poka is poised to further digitize the manufacturing workforce, driving efficiency and sustainability across global supply chains while maintaining its status as a leader in the connected worker category.
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