Kahuna Workforce Solutions, a leader in operational skills and competency management software, has secured $21 million in Series B funding, spearheaded by Resolve Growth Partners. This investment marks a pivotal moment for Kahuna, underscoring the vital role of effective skills management in today’s dynamic industries, particularly those with technical frontline workforces.
In an increasingly complex business environment, organizations are recognizing the strategic importance of understanding, validating, and aligning workforce skills with overarching business objectives. Kahuna’s innovative platform empowers businesses to achieve peak operational efficiency by providing actionable insights into workforce skills. This enables targeted and effective strategies for assessment, training, development, and optimized staffing and deployment, fostering operational resilience, enhanced productivity, and a more competitive workforce.
The robustness and scalability of Kahuna’s platform are evident in its impressive clientele, which includes Fortune 500 companies across energy, manufacturing, and field services, as well as renowned healthcare systems. The flagship skills management platform is designed to digitize detailed skills data, moving organizations away from cumbersome manual tracking methods like spreadsheets or outdated HRIS systems. Kahuna allows for dynamic skills tracking, efficient identification and analysis of skills gaps, and the delivery of focused development opportunities, whether for frontline workers in the field, on the plant floor, or in healthcare settings.
This significant growth funding will be strategically deployed to accelerate Kahuna’s product development and drive further innovation. The company plans to expand its team across critical functions, including sales and marketing, product development, customer success, and engineering. These strategic hires will bolster Kahuna’s operational capabilities, ensuring continued high-quality support for its expanding global customer base as they implement skills-based strategies to achieve operational excellence.
Jai Shah, CEO of Kahuna Workforce Solutions, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “We are thrilled to collaborate with Resolve as Kahuna enters this exciting growth phase. Resolve Growth Partners’ deep expertise in enterprise software and their dedication to fostering innovation and continuous improvement are perfectly aligned with Kahuna’s mission and vision. This funding is instrumental in enhancing our ability to deliver mission-critical skills management solutions, empowering organizations to revolutionize their approach to workforce skills optimization.”
Jit Sinha, Co-Founder and Partner at Resolve Growth Partners, highlighted Kahuna’s leadership in the skills management sector. “Kahuna’s impressive portfolio of clients speaks volumes about their position as a category leader. They offer best-in-class skills management software and are committed to building strong partnerships with their customers, driving significant business value and operational improvements. Resolve Growth Partners is confident that Kahuna’s deep understanding of market needs uniquely positions them for continued success, and our investment reflects our belief in their ability to lead and provide unparalleled solutions in the evolving global market.”
The partnership with Resolve Growth Partners and this latest funding round positions Kahuna to significantly amplify its impact, enabling more organizations to cultivate resilient, future-proof workforces. By leveraging Kahuna’s operational skilling tools and initiatives, particularly for frontline workers, companies can effectively prepare for the challenges of tomorrow.
About Resolve Growth Partners
Resolve Growth Partners is a growth equity firm focused on investing in high-potential B2B software companies. They are dedicated to supporting passionate and committed entrepreneurs in accelerating growth by providing valuable expertise and proven best practices in talent acquisition, go-to-market strategies, and operational efficiency. For more information, please visit http://www.resolvegrowth.com.
About Kahuna Workforce Solutions
Kahuna Workforce Solutions is the premier skills management software provider designed for operations, learning, and human resources. Kahuna equips enterprise-level organizations with validated skills data, enabling them to gain a clear understanding of workforce capabilities, effectively align talent supply and demand, and maximize the return on training investments. Serving diverse industries including healthcare, energy, manufacturing, and aerospace, Kahuna is dedicated to helping organizations build a more skilled and competitive workforce. For more information, visit https://kahunaworkforce.com/.
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