Forj Raises $15M in Series A Funding; Merges With Web Courseworks

Forj

Forj, a Milwaukee, WI-based provider of a platform for communities of practice, raised $15M in Series A funding, and announced a merger with Web Courseworks.

The round was led by Plymouth Growth, with participation from Baird Capital and GCI.

The company intends to use the funds to accelerate growth, and expand operations. With the merge, the two companies will operate as an integrated entity coming together under the Forj brand.

Led by Amber Winter, now Forj Chief Client Officer, Web Courseworks is a learning technology company with a Learning Management System, CourseStage, which organizations of all sizes leverage to build a learning business and track education outcomes.

Led by CEO Kurt Heikkinen, Forj is a member experience platform provider purpose-built for associations and professional communities to grow their membership, revenue, and impact. The platform enables personalized, enriched experiences that connect members for the common good.

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06/01/2023