# Forage (Forage)

> Virtual work-experience platform offering free, employer-branded job simulations that help students build skills and get discovered by early-career recruiters.

## Facts
- **Website:** https://www.theforage.com
- **Headquarters:** Wilmington, Delaware
- **Country:** United States
- **Founded:** 2017
- **Founder:** Tom Brunskill, Pasha Rayan
- **Funding stage:** Series B
- **Total funding:** $37M
- **Categories:** Early Careers

## Overview
Forage (originally InsideSherpa) is an early-careers HR-tech/recruiting platform hosting free virtual job simulations built by major employers, letting students explore roles, demonstrate intent and gain skills while employers identify, brand to and recruit early-career talent at scale (6M+ students, 300+ simulations, 125+ employers). Founded in 2017 in Australia; ~$37M raised. Acquired by EAB in 2024 (folded into its Seramount talent division).

## Leadership
- Tom Brunskill — co-founder ([profile](https://www.dhrmap.com/people/tom-brunskill))
- Pasha Rayan — co-founder ([profile](https://www.dhrmap.com/people/pasha-rayan))

## FAQ
**What does Forage do?**

Virtual work-experience platform offering free, employer-branded job simulations that help students build skills and get discovered by early-career recruiters.

**Where is Forage headquartered?**

Forage is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, United States.

**When was Forage founded?**

Forage was founded in 2017.

**Who founded Forage?**

Forage was founded by Tom Brunskill, Pasha Rayan.

**How much funding has Forage raised?**

Forage has raised $37M (Series B) to date, per DHRMap records.

**What kind of HR technology is Forage?**

Forage is categorized under Early Careers on DHRMap.

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