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Absorb LMS
A learning technology company
About Absorb LMS
Absorb LMS is a cloud-based learning management system (LMS) designed for businesses of all sizes. The platform allows organizations to deliver, manage, and track their employee training programs. The company primarily serves corporate clients across various industries, including technology, healthcare, and retail.
Absorb LMS operates on a software-as-a-service (SaaS) business model, generating revenue through subscription fees. The pricing is typically based on the number of active users and the features required. The platform offers a range of features, including course creation and management, mobile learning, gamification, and reporting and analytics. The company also provides e-commerce capabilities, allowing businesses to sell their training content to external audiences.
The platform is designed to be user-friendly and customizable, with a focus on learner engagement. The company invests in digital marketing and content creation to attract new customers and uses data analytics to enhance its sales and marketing strategies. Absorb LMS has a global presence and competes in the corporate learning technologies market.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Acquired
- Founded
- 2003
- Headquarters
- Calgary, Canada
- Employees
- 675
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 80.5/100
- Industry
- Education
- Sub-industry
- Education Management
- Sector
- Edtech, Corporate Learning, Start Alberta
- Business model
- SaaS
- Client focus
- b2b
- Investment activity
- 4 companies, latest Aug 2020
- Capital deployed
- —
- Preferred round
- ACQUISITION
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUYOUTOther financing | Apr 2021 | $500M | $500M | Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe | — |
| GROWTH EQUITY VCOther financing | Sep 2017 | $59M | — | Silversmith Capital Partners | — |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Absorb LMS is 170K monthly website visits, up 6.3% over the last three months. Absorb LMS's team grew 3.5% over the past year.
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Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Series B and later2 investors entered at this stage
Silversmith Capital Partners
Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe
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Global footprint
team presence
Market sentiment
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