What is Skilljar?
Skilljar by Gainsight operates as a specialized customer education platform designed to enable organizations to deploy high-impact training programs at scale. By centralizing educational initiatives, the platform empowers businesses to streamline onboarding, enhance product knowledge, and foster deeper customer relationships. In an era where digital touchpoints define the customer journey, Skilljar provides the infrastructure necessary for companies to deliver seamless, data-backed learning experiences that directly correlate with improved user satisfaction and reduced churn. Its market position is bolstered by a robust suite of tools that integrate into existing enterprise workflows, making it an essential component of modern customer success strategies.
How much funding has Skilljar raised?
Skilljar has raised a total of $54.2M across 5 funding rounds:
Private Equity
$1.1M
Other Financing Round
$1.1M
Angel/Seed
$2.6M
Series A
$16.4M
Series B
$33M
Private Equity (2013): $1.1M, investors not publicly disclosed
Other Financing Round (2013): $1.1M led by T. McCann, Dave Schappell, Techstars, Right Side Capital Management, Geoff Entress, and Dan Shapiro
Angel/Seed (2015): $2.6M supported by Trilogy Equity Partners
Series A (2018): $16.4M featuring Mayfield
Series B (2020): $33M backed by investors Mayfield, Trilogy Equity Partners, Insight Partners, and Shasta Ventures
Key Investors in Skilljar
Insight Partners
A private platform purpose-built for Insight Partners' portfolio company leaders, unifying over 500 software companies to foster connections and provide strategic support as they scale.
Shasta Ventures
A leading early-stage venture capital firm specializing in enterprise software startups, with over $1B under management and a focus on building great products that deliver amazing work experiences.
Mayfield
A Menlo Park-based venture capital firm that invests in early-stage technology companies, primarily at seed and Series A, backing enterprise, consumer, and infrastructure founders.
What's next for Skilljar?
Looking ahead, the infusion of capital positions Skilljar to accelerate its product roadmap, particularly in the integration of advanced AI capabilities to personalize learning paths for diverse user bases. As the company transitions into its next phase of maturity, the focus will likely shift toward deepening its ecosystem partnerships and expanding its reach into global enterprise markets. By leveraging its strong backing from top-tier venture firms, Skilljar is well-equipped to maintain its competitive edge, ensuring that its platform remains the gold standard for organizations seeking to transform customer education into a measurable driver of business value and sustainable growth.
See full Skilljar company page
