Skillsoft
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Investor type
VC
Founded
1990
AUM
$696 M
Location
Nashua, New Hampshire, United States
Investor profile last updated: 10 January, 2026
Profile
Skillsoft (NYSE: SKIL) empowers organizations and learners to unlock their full potential by delivering personalized, interactive learning experiences and enterprise-ready solutions. Powered by AI and strengthened by a broad ecosystem of partners, the Skillsoft platform helps customers solve some of today’s most complex business challenges including bridging skill gaps, improving talent retention, driving digital transformation, and future-proofing the workforce. Skillsoft is the talent development partner of choice for thousands of organizations – including 60% of the Fortune 1000 – and serves a global community of more than 105 million learners. For more information, visit skillsoft.com.
Industry
Skillsoft Funds
| Name | Type |
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
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Skillsoft Strategic Equity Investment (Prosus)
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Consumer Services (B2C)
Education
SaaS
Security
Software
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Pre-seed
Seed
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North America
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$5-10 m
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$500 M
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June 2021
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FAQs about Skillsoft
Is Skillsoft a venture capital or private equity firm?
Skillsoft is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Pre-seed and Seed, writing tickets of $10-50 m.
Where is Skillsoft located?
Skillsoft is located in Nashua, New Hampshire, United States.
When was Skillsoft founded?
Skillsoft was founded in 1990.
What sectors and industries does Skillsoft invest in?
Skillsoft invests in companies and startups in Consumer Services (B2C), Education, SaaS, Security, Software.
What is Skillsoft geographical focus of investments?
Skillsoft invests in companies and startups in North America.
At what stages of companies and startups does Skillsoft typically invest in?
Skillsoft invests in companies and startups at Pre-seed, Seed.
What is the usual amount of Skillsoft investment?
Skillsoft usually invests $10-50 m on average.
What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Skillsoft?
Skillsoft has around $696m assets under management.
When was Skillsoft last fund created?
Skillsoft last fund was created/launched in 2021-06-11
What are the contacts of Skillsoft?
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