Inkling
AcquiredSan Francisco, US · Founded 2009 · 43 employees on LinkedIn · 4 known investors
Inkling provides a mobile learning and training platform for frontline and operational employees, giving workers on-the-job access to mission-critical knowledge, certifications, and workflows. It includes tools for content authoring, guided learning pathways, checklists, and analytics, integrating with existing LMS and operational systems.
Founders & leadership
Inkling was founded in 2009 by Charles Matthew MacInnis.
Board

Investors · 4
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$46.5M disclosed across 4 rounds · 2014–2016
▶$25MraisedDec 2016 · 12 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- Charles Matthew MacInnisExecutive Officer, Director
- Bryan SchreierDirector
- Thomas BanahanDirector
- Nino MarakovicDirector
- Offering amount
- $25M
- Amount sold
- $25M
- First sale
- Nov 2016
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$480KraisedApr 2016 · 2 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- Bryan SchreierDirector
- Peter CurrieDirector
- Charles Matthew MacInnisExecutive Officer, Director
- Thomas BanahanDirector
- Offering amount
- $580K
- Amount sold
- $480K
- First sale
- Mar 2016
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$15MraisedMay 2015 · 10 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- Bryan SchreierDirector
- Peter CurrieDirector
- Charles Matthew MacInnisExecutive Officer, Director
- Thomas BanahanDirector
- Francis CurrieExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $15M
- Amount sold
- $15M
- First sale
- Apr 2015
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$6MraisedJul 2014 · 7 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- Peter CurrieDirector
- Thomas BanahanDirector
- Bryan SchreierDirector
- Charles Matthew MacInnisExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $6.2M
- Amount sold
- $6M
- First sale
- Jun 2014
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2009
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Founder mafia
The Inkling mafia →6 people who came through Inkling went on to found or lead other companies.
Competitors · 1
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Inkling do?
- Inkling provides a mobile learning and training platform for frontline and operational employees, giving workers on-the-job access to mission-critical knowledge, certifications, and workflows. It includes tools for content authoring, guided learning pathways, checklists, and analytics, integrating with existing LMS and operational systems.
- Who founded Inkling?
- Inkling was founded by Charles Matthew MacInnis in 2009.
- Who are Inkling's investors?
- Inkling's investors include Icon Ventures, Sapphire Ventures, Tenaya Capital, Sequoia Capital.
- How much funding has Inkling raised?
- Inkling has disclosed $46.5M raised across 4 rounds.
- Where is Inkling headquartered?
- Inkling is headquartered in San Francisco, US.






