{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"Organization","id":"cmtf13es70069o3nebh740pnn","name":"Acorn","slug":"acorn","url":"https://www.dhrmap.com/companies/acorn","shortDescription":"Vancouver-based AI-powered Performance Learning Management System (PLMS) unifying corporate learning and performance management.","categories":[{"name":"Learning & Development","slug":"learning-development"},{"name":"Performance Management","slug":"performance-management"}],"verification":{"status":"unverified","sources":[{"name":"Acorn — official website","url":"https://acorn.works/wp-content/themes/bundle/resources/favicons/apple-touch-icon.png?v=1.184","type":"official","field":"logoUrl","verifiedAt":"2026-10-16"}]},"meta":{"updatedAt":"2026-10-16T16:31:19.272Z","canonical":"https://www.dhrmap.com/companies/acorn","license":"© DHRMap. Facts may be quoted with attribution and a link to the canonical page. Not for bulk redistribution."},"nameShort":"Acorn","website":"https://acorn.works","longDescription":"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.","hqLocation":"Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada","country":"Canada","founder":"Blake Proberts","fundingStage":"Series A","totalFunding":"$12.3M","social":{},"leadership":[{"name":"Blake Proberts","role":"founder","url":"https://www.dhrmap.com/people/blake-proberts"},{"name":"Blake Proberts","role":"ceo","url":"https://www.dhrmap.com/people/blake-proberts"}],"faq":[{"q":"What does Acorn do?","a":"Vancouver-based AI-powered Performance Learning Management System (PLMS) unifying corporate learning and performance management."},{"q":"Where is Acorn headquartered?","a":"Acorn is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada."},{"q":"Who founded Acorn?","a":"Acorn was founded by Blake Proberts."},{"q":"Who is the CEO of Acorn?","a":"Blake Proberts leads Acorn as CEO."},{"q":"How much funding has Acorn raised?","a":"Acorn has raised $12.3M (Series A) to date, per DHRMap records."},{"q":"What kind of HR technology is Acorn?","a":"Acorn is categorized under Learning & Development, Performance Management on DHRMap."}]}