Empowetheuser (“ETU”) is a B2B SaaS provider of simulation-based learning to a blue-chip corporate client base, with particular impact on employee recruitment and retention. Prior to the transaction the business was approaching an inflection point following a period of strong, profitable growth (+100% revenue growth) and increased strategic relevance.

Mission Springs Ventures, led by executive Katie Laidlaw, assembled the investor group and financing. The investment will fuel continued growth with additional capital and management resources focused on customer value creation. As part of the transaction, Katie Laidlaw will assume leadership of the business in the role of CEO. ETU’s co-founder, Dr. Declan Dagger, will continue in his role as Chief Operating Officer of the company.