Tech Company Financing Transactions

Absorb Software Funding Round

On 9/7/2017, Absorb Software raised $59 million in funding from Silversmith Capital Partners and private investors.

Transaction Overview

Company Name
Announced On
9/7/2017
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$59,000,000
Round
Undisclosed
Investors

Silversmith Capital Partners (Lead Investor) (James Quagliaroli)

Proceeds Purpose
The investment will be used to accelerate development of Absorb's innovative flagship product, Absorb LMS. Absorb LMS helps learning and development teams better train, retain, and manage both internal employees and external stakeholders such as customers, channel partners, franchisees, and membership associations.

Company Information

Company Status
Private & Independent
Industry
EdTech
Mailing Address
1011 9 Ave. SE 275
Calgary AB, T2G 0H7
Canada
Email Address
Overview
Absorb Software is a learning technology company based in Calgary with a subsidiary in Dublin, Ireland. Absorb's flagship product, Absorb LMS, is an industry leading and award-winning learning management system for businesses, higher education, and government / non-profit agencies around the world.
Profile
Absorb Software LinkedIn Company Profile
Social Media
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Company News
Absorb Software News
Facebook
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YouTube
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Management Team

Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Owens
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Chief Financial Officer
Mark Simner
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Vice President
Jennifer Kennedy
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VP - Finance
Heba Musa
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VP - Marketing
Jill Adams
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VP - Operations
Craig Smith
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VP - Product Management
Craig Basford
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VP - Sales
Al Kinnear
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