Acorn
Vancouver-based AI-powered Performance Learning Management System (PLMS) unifying corporate learning and performance management.
About
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- Jun 17, 2025
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