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Interplay Learning Secures $5.5 Million Series A Financing Round Led By S3 VenturesAUSTIN, Texas, May 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Interplay Learning, the leading provider of online training for skilled trades utilizing virtual reality (VR) and 3D simulations, today announced it completed a $5.5 million Series A round of financing. S3 Ventures led the investment round with participation from Shasta Ventures, Sierra Ventures, Holt Ventures, Wild Basin Investments, and Shelter Capital Partners. Charlie Plauche, Partner with S3 Ventures, will join its Board of Directors. The round will support onboarding talent in its Austin offices and customer success team, while aggressively accelerating expansion into new markets and developing new platform features.
"Interplay's platform, coupled with on-the-job training, has quickly become the foundation for our internal training program," said Robyn Hass, Chief Financial Officer of Core Mechanical. "The content really engages our junior technicians, so they actually use it and can see a clear path on how to grow their technical skills. This means we can hire for attitude and train for skill." Interplay Learning develops and delivers scalable and effective training for the mechanical, electrical and industrial workforce using VR and 3D simulation. Its catalog includes dozens of interactive video courses by top industry experts and state-of-the-art 3D troubleshooting simulations. Course materials are accessible by desktop, laptop or VR-headset and provide an immersive learning experience for engagement and field-like experience. It delivers cost-effective HVAC NATE CEU hours and Solar NABCEP CEU hours. The subscription-based solution offers monthly and annually pricing. About Interplay Learning About S3 Ventures Media Contact View original content to download multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/interplay-learning-secures-5-5-million-series-a-financing-round-led-by-s3-ventures-300847231.html SOURCE Interplay Learning |