Cognota
4 known investors
Cognota provides a platform for learning and development (L&D) and talent professionals to manage workforce development and transformation. The platform enables teams to reduce administrative overhead and focus on talent development, offering infrastructure and analytics for organizational learning operations.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaS
Founders & leadership
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Ryan AustininFounder
Investors · 4
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountSeries BMar 2026Source ↗
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Cognota do?
- Cognota provides a platform for learning and development (L&D) and talent professionals to manage workforce development and transformation. The platform enables teams to reduce administrative overhead and focus on talent development, offering infrastructure and analytics for organizational learning operations.
- Who founded Cognota?
- Cognota was founded by Ryan Austin.
- Who are Cognota's investors?
- Cognota's investors include Blossom Street Ventures, Differential Ventures, MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund (IAF), TIA Ventures.