1Huddle
Newark, US · Founded 2019 · 11 employees on LinkedIn · 4 known investors
1Huddle is an AI-powered employee engagement and performance platform that uses gamified learning experiences to help organizations build culture, onboard staff, and upskill teams. It serves enterprise clients across industries with customizable branded games, performance tracking, and talent development tools.
Founders & leadership
1Huddle was founded in 2019 by Sam Caucci.
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Sam CaucciinFounder & CEOSam Caucci is founder and CEO of 1Huddle, an AI-powered platform that uses gamified learning to help organizations with employee onboarding, skills development, and performance management. He is the author of "Not Our Job: How College Destroyed a Generation of Workers and How to Fix It."
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Investors · 4
Competitors · 3
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Non-dilutive funding · 4 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase II | 2021 | $750K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase ISTTR | 2021 | $50K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2021 | $49.9K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2020 | $50K |
Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does 1Huddle do?
- 1Huddle is an AI-powered employee engagement and performance platform that uses gamified learning experiences to help organizations build culture, onboard staff, and upskill teams. It serves enterprise clients across industries with customizable branded games, performance tracking, and talent development tools.
- Who founded 1Huddle?
- 1Huddle was founded by Sam Caucci in 2019.
- Who are 1Huddle's investors?
- 1Huddle's investors include 500 Global, Tribeca Venture Partners, Newark Venture Partners, Bigfoot Capital.
- Where is 1Huddle headquartered?
- 1Huddle is headquartered in Newark, US.



