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Press Release - London, 18th November 2024 Transforming learning from a cost centre into a profit centre. Empowering thousands of organisations to place learning at the heart of their business success. Rise Up, the leading adaptive learning solution with over five million active users globally, has taken a bold step to transform training into a profitable venture by acquiring Yunoo, the instant e-commerce app for Learning Management Systems (LMS). This strategic acquisition enhances Rise Up’s all-in-one platform, with Yunoo acting as a bridge between learning management and commercial growth. Organisations now have the tools to transform learning content into a profitable asset, redefining training as a revenue generator rather than a cost centre. 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. Arnaud Blachon, Co-Founder and CEO of Rise Up "When learning is a central business focus, tracking its impact on both engagement and revenue is critical. 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 struggle 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 both revenue and learning outcomes, businesses gain a clear picture of what works, making it easier to optimise for both impact and profitability. Transformative Features of Yunoo 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 through a flexible and modern course catalogue with minimal effort. 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. David Geismar, founder and CEO of Yunoo "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." Blachon added: “The L&D industry is fast evolving, and we have our sights set on maintaining our frontrunner status in the market. We look forward to building on previous successes and being part of the change the sector is yet to see.” Yunoo will be available exclusively through Rise Up for new customers, while current users will be able to retain their existing LMS platform to ensure continuity of service. For more information visit the Rise Up website here. About Rise Up Founded in 2014, Rise Up has become a leading professional learning platform that transforms the learning experience for trainers, administrators, and learners alike. Offering a comprehensive and unique solution across various learning approaches — e-learning, face-to-face, and mobile — Rise Up ensures compliance with regulatory frameworks. The platform encompasses a range of services including LMS, LXP, LRS, LCMS, as well as mobile and multimodal services. Having raised a total of 35 million euros in equity investment, Rise Up has secured support from top-tier investors such as Connected Capital, MAIF Avenir, and IMPACT Partners. Since its inception, the company has experienced exponential growth, doubling both its sales and headcount annually. Today, Rise Up boasts a team of over 100 employees across seven key European countries. The company serves more than 5 million active learners in 73 countries, partnering with over 500 prestigious customers including AXA, Schneider Electric, Domino's, Decathlon, and Sika, among others. With plans to further expand across Europe, Rise Up continues to strengthen its global and local teams to meet growing demand and maintain its rapid growth trajectory. For more information, visit www.riseup.ai.