Acorn
Vancouver-based AI-powered Performance Learning Management System (PLMS) unifying corporate learning and performance management.
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Acorn (Acorn PLMS) is a Vancouver-based workforce development platform that pioneered the Performance Learning Management System (PLMS) category, unifying learning management (LMS/LXP) with performance management. It maps role-specific capabilities to measurable business outcomes using a library of 1,600+ capabilities, and its Capabilities AI maps frameworks to job descriptions and generates personalized development plans. In 2025 it raised a $12.3M Series A led by Level Equity.
Leadership
founders · executives- Blake ProbertsFounder
Recent moves
funding · M&A · launches- Sep 15, 2026
- Jun 17, 2025
Acorn in the news
All news →Acorn has launched Altitude, a new product that generates workforce evidence by connecting competency frameworks, assessments, development plans, and learning activity into a unified output, positioning it as a step beyond workforce readiness tracking.
Jun 17, 2025Vancouver’s Acorn Secures $12.3M to Advance Performance Learning Systems (PLMS)Acorn , a Vancouver-based AI-powered performance and learning management platform, has secured $12.3 million in Series A funding led by Level Equity. The funding will accelerate product innovation and global expansion,…
Sep 15, 2026Workforce Readiness Is the Day's Obsession — But Evidence Is the New AskThree vendors launched "readiness" products on the same day, which tells you something about where HR buyer anxiety is sitting right now.
Acorn — frequently asked questions
What does Acorn do?
Vancouver-based AI-powered Performance Learning Management System (PLMS) unifying corporate learning and performance management.
Where is Acorn headquartered?
Acorn is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Who founded Acorn?
Acorn was founded by Blake Proberts.
Who is the CEO of Acorn?
Blake Proberts leads Acorn as CEO.
How much funding has Acorn raised?
Acorn has raised $12.3M (Series A) to date, per DHRMap records.
What kind of HR technology is Acorn?
Acorn is categorized under Learning & Development, Performance Management on DHRMap.
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