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SIMPLILEARN NAMED TO THE 2023 GSV 150

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Jeudi, janvier 12, 2023

GSV Ventures, a multi-stage venture capital firm, announced the 2023 edition of the GSV 150, a list of the world's most transformative private companies in education. Simplilearn has been chosen from over 4,000 venture capital and private equity-backed private companies revolutionizing the world of education technology. GSV estimates that together these 150 companies reach roughly 3 billion people -- almost half of the global population -- and generate approximately $25 billion in revenue.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Simplilearn, the world's #1 online boot camp for digital economy skills training, has been named to the 2023 GSV 150 by GSV Ventures.
  • The GSV 150 list highlights the world's most transformational growth companies in digital learning and workforce skilling.
  • GSV Ventures, a multi-stage venture capital firm, announced the 2023 edition of the GSV 150, a list of the world's most transformative private companies in education.
  • GSV estimates that together these 150 companies reach roughly 3 billion people -- almost half of the global population -- and generate approximately $25 billion in revenue.

Freightos Reports Record 2022 Transactions and Gross Bookings Value

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Jeudi, janvier 12, 2023

This metric may be similar to what others call gross merchandise value (GMV) or gross services volume (GSV).

Key Points: 
  • This metric may be similar to what others call gross merchandise value (GMV) or gross services volume (GSV).
  • #Transactions: Number of bookings for freight services, and related services, placed by buyers across the Freightos platform with third-party sellers and with Clearit.
  • Beginning in the third quarter of 2022, #Transactions includes trucking bookings, which were added to the Freightos platform following the acquisition of 7LFreight.
  • The number of transactions booked on the Freightos platform in any given time period is net of transactions canceled during the same time period.

AI LEARNING LEADER, AHURA AI EXTENDS SEED RAISE TO $5.6M TO SUPPORT PRODUCT AND SALES MOMENTUM

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Mercredi, janvier 11, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ahura AI, a leading AI learning experience platform startup announced the close of their seed+ investment round, bring total round to $5.6M.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ahura AI, a leading AI learning experience platform startup announced the close of their seed+ investment round, bring total round to $5.6M.
  • This announcement follows the recent news of Ahura AI being chosen as a semifinalist in the GSV Cup 2023, the world's largest pitch competition for Pre-K to Gray EdTech startups.
  • The company's recent capital raise will support and fuel the company's product development and sales activity.
  • AI innovation and technologies come on the heels of the new talent development process, "everboarding," where continuous learning and development of relevant skills are encouraged and invested in across teams company-wide.

AI Learning Leader, Ahura AI is Selected for the 2023 GSV 'Elite 200'

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Lundi, janvier 9, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ahura AI, a leading AI learning platform startup, announced the company has been selected to The Elite 200, the distinguished list of semifinalists set to compete in the 2023 GSV Cup.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ahura AI, a leading AI learning platform startup, announced the company has been selected to The Elite 200, the distinguished list of semifinalists set to compete in the 2023 GSV Cup.
  • The cup, powered by GSV Ventures, Google Cloud, HolonIQ, HubSpot for Startups, and ASU RealmSpark, will award $1MM in cash & prizes.
  • Ahura AI was selected from a global applicant pool of 900+ startups across 69 countries, representing the largest and most competitive applicant pool for the GSV Cup.
  • "2023 has started off so incredibly well for our team, and Ahura AI is so excited to be selected as a semi-finalist in the GSV Cup alongside so many prestigious innovators," said Bryan Talebi, CEO & Co-Founder of Ahura AI.

Proctorio named transformative company in 2023 GSV 150 [please delete]

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Mercredi, janvier 11, 2023

GSV Ventures, a female-led venture capital fund, chose the top 150 from 4,000 edtech companies after carefully assessing their reach, impact, growth, and scalability. GSV estimates that together, these 150 companies reach roughly 3 billion people -- almost half of the global population -- and generate approximately $25 billion in revenue.

Key Points: 
  • SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Jan.11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The 2023 GSV 150 recognized Proctorio as a top edtech company impacting global learning and improving access to quality education.
  • GSV estimates that together, these 150 companies reach roughly 3 billion people -- almost half of the global population -- and generate approximately $25 billion in revenue.
  • Proctorio, a privately-owned company, was named among the top 150 companies revolutionizing the world of education technology and remains an industry leader in remote proctoring.
  • "Proctorio is proud to be recognized as one of the GSV 150," said Mike Olsen, CEO, and founder of Proctorio.

Texthelp Added to the 2023 GSV 150

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Mercredi, janvier 11, 2023

WOBURN, Mass., Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Texthelp, a global leader in literacy and inclusive learning tools, today announced that it has been included in the GSV 150. Global Silicon Valley (GSV) 150 is a list of the world's most transformative private companies in education. Texthelp was chosen from over 4,000 venture capital and private equity-backed private companies who are all revolutionizing the world of education technology. GSV estimates that together these 150 companies reach roughly 3 billion people — almost half of the global population — and generate approximately $25 billion in revenue.

Key Points: 
  • WOBURN, Mass., Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Texthelp , a global leader in literacy and inclusive learning tools, today announced that it has been included in the GSV 150.
  • Global Silicon Valley (GSV) 150 is a list of the world's most transformative private companies in education.
  • GSV estimates that together these 150 companies reach roughly 3 billion people — almost half of the global population — and generate approximately $25 billion in revenue.
  • The GSV 150 is distributed across Pre-K to Gray, covering early childhood, K-12, higher education, adult consumer learning, and workforce learning.

GSV Releases the GSV 150 List for 2023, Recognizing the Top Growth Companies in Digital Learning & Workforce Skills

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Mercredi, janvier 11, 2023

Over 4,000 venture capital and private equity-backed private companies revolutionizing the world of education technology were evaluated to determine this year's list. GSV evaluated several factors — revenue scale, revenue growth, user reach, geographic diversification, and margins profile, to arrive at the top 150 companies. GSV estimates that together these 150 companies reach roughly 3 billion people -- almost half of the global population -- and generate approximately $25 billion in revenue.

Key Points: 
  • The list recognizes the top 150 private companies across Pre-K to Gray digital learning and workforce skills driving growth, innovation, and impact in the industry.
  • Presenting the GSV 150, the most transformational growth companies in digital learning & workforce skills in 2023.
  • GSV evaluated several factors — revenue scale, revenue growth, user reach, geographic diversification, and margins profile, to arrive at the top 150 companies.
  • "We are excited to release the annual GSV 150, a selection of the leading private companies in digital learning and workforce skills," said Alexandra Argo, investor at GSV Ventures.

Zūm named to the 2023 GSV 150 for leading transformation in school transportation industry

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Mercredi, janvier 11, 2023

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Zūm, the leader in modern student transportation, has been included in the GSV 150, an elite list of the world's most transformative private companies in education.

Key Points: 
  • Zūm, the leader in modern student transportation, has been included in the GSV 150.
  • Zum was selected for this list because the company is leading the way in transforming school transportation, the largest mass transit system in the U.S., totaling $28 billion annually nationwide.
  • "We are honored to be part of the GSV 150 as we continue to drive the industry forward."
  • The GSV 150 is distributed across Pre-K to Gray, covering early childhood, K-12, higher education, adult consumer learning, and workforce learning.

Elite 200 Semifinalists Announced For The 2023 GSV Cup Competition

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Mercredi, janvier 4, 2023

CHICAGO, NEW YORK and SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 4, 2023  /PRNewswire/ -- ASU+GSV Summit, the premier global event focusing on innovations in digital learning and workforce skills, has revealed the 200 semifinalists for the 2023 GSV Cup. These startups, the Elite 200, represent the most promising pre-seed and seed-stage companies in the Pre-K to Gray sector. They will compete for $1 million in cash and prizes as part of the fourth annual GSV Cup competition. Widely regarded as the largest EdTech pitch event for early-stage startups, the competition will take place at the ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, powered by Google Cloud, GSV Ventures, HolonIQ, HubSpot for Startups, and ASU RealmSpark.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, NEW YORK and SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ASU+GSV Summit, the premier global event focusing on innovations in digital learning and workforce skills, has revealed the 200 semifinalists for the 2023 GSV Cup.
  • They will compete for $1 million in cash and prizes as part of the fourth annual GSV Cup competition.
  • Announcing the digital learning and workforce skills startups selected as Elite 200 semifinalists for the 2023 GSV Cup.
  • "Our GSV Cup semifinalists epitomize our 2023 theme, Brave New World – you can't use an old map for a new world.

Greater Sum Ventures Makes Majority Investment in Recruiting Software Platform ‘Tracker’

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Lundi, décembre 12, 2022

Entrepreneurial family office and growth equity firm Greater Sum Ventures (GSV) today announced its majority investment in TrackerRMS , a leading cloud-based recruitment and staffing management system.

Key Points: 
  • Entrepreneurial family office and growth equity firm Greater Sum Ventures (GSV) today announced its majority investment in TrackerRMS , a leading cloud-based recruitment and staffing management system.
  • The funding will provide additional capital that will enable Tracker to increase its investment in innovation and accelerate its growth.
  • Through a single connected platform, recruiters can seamlessly manage candidates, client contacts and leads, job postings, placement records, and more.
  • Greater Sum Ventures (GSV) is an entrepreneurial family office that invests its own capital in middle market software and tech-enabled services companies.