Rise Up, the leading adaptive learning solution with over five million active users globally has announced its acquisition of Yunoo, an e-commerce application for Learning Management Systems (LMS).
This strategic acquisition enhances Rise Up’s all-in-one platform, with Yunoo bridging learning management and commercial growth. With Yunoo’s capabilities embedded seamlessly in the Rise Up LMS, companies can effortlessly monetise their training programmes, aligning business goals with learner engagement and growth opportunities.
Speaking on the acquisition, Arnaud Blachon, Co-founder and CEO of Rise Up said:
When learning is a central business focus, tracking its impact on engagement and revenue is critical when learning is a central business focus. With the combined technical capabilities of both Rise Up and Yunoo, we are not only accelerating time-to-skill through hyper-personalisation but also giving companies a primary or secondary revenue stream that maximises their investment and ROI in learning. We are elevating the experience for our clients and partners, and I would like to thank our trusted advisors for their guidance through another successful acquisition.
Many businesses and training providers need help to profit from their courses, often needing multiple platforms to manage payments, course access, and user experiences. The integration of Yunoo now empowers organisations to streamline their course monetisation efforts, enhance customer relationships, and drive learner engagement all in one place. With real-time analytics that track revenue and learning outcomes, businesses gain a clear picture of what works, making it easier to optimise for impact and profitability.
David Geismar, Founder and CEO of Yunoo, added:
Joining Rise Up marks an exciting new chapter for everyone at Yunoo. Together, we’re enabling organisations to unlock the true potential of learning by generating digital storefronts that capitalise on Rise Up’s powerful learning platform. As we come on board with Rise Up, we are thrilled to bring our expertise to this partnership, helping organisations extend their reach and impact through innovative, accessible, and scalable training solutions.
Key features of the Yunoo application that will transform learning into a profit-centre:
- Build your branded store in minutes: Set up and launch quickly with seamless integration.
- Monetise your training content: Launch a Customer Academy and reach new customers with minimal effort through a flexible and modern course catalogue.
- Track performance: Monitor your store’s success and learner engagement in real time for data-driven decisions.
- Optimise customer experience: Manage sales, customer journeys, and learning all in one place.
Yunoo will be available exclusively through Rise Up for new customers, while current users can retain their existing LMS platform to ensure continuity of service.
Rise Up was founded by two brothers who saw a great opportunity and moved quickly to own it. The company believes that happiness at work starts by ensuring every team member feels empowered to do their best every day. After developing a digital campus, the platform launched its SaaS learning software solution in 2016, focusing on blended learning, connecting face-to-face, e-learning, and hybrid training. The firm secured initial seed funding in 2018 from several investors, including IMPACT Partners, Bpifrance, and BNP Paribas, and expanded into Portugal, Luxembourg, and Belgium. In 2020, Rise Up secured its first round of investment funding with MAIF Avenir, IMPACT Partners, and Bpifrance, launched into the Netherlands and grew from 15 to 50 employees.
