Workera
AI-powered skills intelligence platform that helps enterprises assess, develop, and mobilize their workforce's technical skills.
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Workera is a skills intelligence platform that uses AI and computational psychometrics to deliver adaptive assessments and personalized learning plans for enterprises. Co-founded in 2019 by Kian Katanforoosh and Andrew Ng and headquartered in Palo Alto, it closed a $23.5M Series B in 2023 led by Jump Capital (with NEA, Owl Ventures, AI Fund).
Leadership
founders · executives- Andrew NgFounder
- Kian KatanforooshCo-Founder & CEO
Acquisitions
2 deals tracked- Sep 29, 2026
- Sep 29, 2026
Recent moves
funding · M&A · launches- Jan 22, 2025
- Mar 23, 2023
Workera in the news
All news →Pearson is acquiring Workera, a Silicon Valley startup focused on AI-powered skills verification and enterprise assessments, in a move that deepens the global learning giant's push into corporate upskilling and workforce readiness for the generative and agentic AI era — the deal terms were not disclosed in the source.
Sep 29, 2026Pearson Acquires WorkeraPearson, the global learning giant, is acquiring Workera, a Silicon Valley startup specialising in AI-powered skills verification and enterprise assessments. According to HR Tech Feed, the move is designed to accelerate Pearson's corporate upskilling and workforce-readiness capabilities as demand for generative and agentic AI talent intelligence intensifies. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Jan 22, 2025Workera Announces Strategic Investment from AccentureWorkera has announced a strategic investment and collaboration with Accenture, integrating Workera's AI-powered skills intelligence platform into Accenture's LearnVantage. This partnership aims to advance the adoption of…
Mar 23, 2023Workera closes $23.5m Series B financing, establishing itself as a leader in Skills IntelligencePALO ALTO, Calif. , March 23, 2023 / -- Workera , an industry-leading skills intelligence platform, announced today that it has closed a $23.5m Series B financing led by Jump Capital with participation from existing…
Sep 30, 2026Workday Cuts While Recruiting AI Attracts $100M+ in a Single DayLayoffs at the HCM giant, a flood of recruiting-AI capital, and a labor market softening all hit on the same day — and they're telling the same story.
Workera — frequently asked questions
What does Workera do?
AI-powered skills intelligence platform that helps enterprises assess, develop, and mobilize their workforce's technical skills.
Where is Workera headquartered?
Workera is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA, United States.
When was Workera founded?
Workera was founded in 2019.
Who founded Workera?
Workera was founded by Kian Katanforoosh, Andrew Ng.
Who is the CEO of Workera?
Kian Katanforoosh leads Workera as CEO.
What kind of HR technology is Workera?
Workera is categorized under Skills Intelligence & Talent Marketplace, Skill Assessment on DHRMap.
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