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Talespin

Culver City, US · Founded 2015 · 10 known investors

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179 people in our graph share verified history with the Talespin team — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Chris Rustunlockedknows Kyle Jackson · together at University of Colorado Boulder (overlapped)
×8knows the team · via University of Southern California
×2knows the team · via University of Colorado Boulder
knows the team · via Cornerstone OnDemand

Cornerstone Immerse is an AI-powered immersive learning platform that uses virtual reality and desktop simulations to train employees on soft skills like communication and leadership. The platform serves enterprises across industries seeking to reduce training costs and accelerate skill development.

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Founders & leadership

Talespin was founded in 2015 by Kyle Jackson.

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Kyle JacksoninFounder · Chief Executive Officer2015–2024Kyle Jackson founded multiple technology companies over two decades, with prior ventures in GPU-accelerated post-production, digital media infrastructure for Disney, storage hardware, and an AI-based simulation platform acquired by Cornerstone OnDemand in 2024. He currently leads Being Human, an AI-native venture studio operating across Singapore, Los Angeles, Toronto, and Sydney.

Investors · 10

GOAL VenturesLos Angeles
Khosla VenturesMenlo Park · $5K – $50M
Sony Ventures CorporationTokyo
WestRiver GroupIssaquah
Accenture VenturesreportedSan Francisco
Pearson VenturesreportedLondon
SEEK Investmentsreported · 2 sourcesCremorne

Also in the syndicate · 3

Allomer CapitalleadGo1Sony Innovation Fund

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$25.2M disclosed across 2 of 3 rounds · 2018–2022

▶$5.2MraisedOct 2018 · 11 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Kyle JacksonExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$5.5M
Amount sold
$5.2M
First sale
Apr 2018
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, California, 2015
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

In the news

Virtual reality training firm Talespin raises $20M to empower skills development - SiliconANGLEsiliconangle.com · Feb 2022Talespin Announces $20M Series C Funding Round, Validates 2015 Company Vision for Learning in the Metaverseprnewswire.com · Feb 2022Talespin raises $20M to train workers using spatial technologies - GamesBeatgamesbeat.com · Feb 2022Talespin Raises $15 Million in Series B Funding to Redefine the Future of Work Through Extended Realityprnewswire.com · Mar 2020Barry's Not Sobbing: VR Training Platform Talespin Triples Fundingdot.la · Mar 2020Talespin raises $15 million for AR/VR enterprise training | VentureBeatventurebeat.com · Mar 2020

Frequently asked questions

What does Talespin do?
Cornerstone Immerse is an AI-powered immersive learning platform that uses virtual reality and desktop simulations to train employees on soft skills like communication and leadership. The platform serves enterprises across industries seeking to reduce training costs and accelerate skill development.
Who founded Talespin?
Talespin was founded by Kyle Jackson in 2015.
Who are Talespin's investors?
Talespin's investors include GOAL Ventures, Khosla Ventures, Sony Ventures Corporation, WestRiver Group, Accenture Ventures, Pearson Ventures, SEEK Investments.
How much funding has Talespin raised?
Talespin has disclosed $25.2M raised across 2 of its 3 known rounds.
Where is Talespin headquartered?
Talespin is headquartered in Culver City, US.