DNV Ventures invests in We Are Learning to transform corporate training with AI
We are excited to announce our investment in We Are Learning, a pioneering EdTech company based in Oslo, Norway. Founded in 2022 by serial entrepreneurs Rolf Risnes and Lars-Petter Kjos – whose previous ventures include Motimate, acquired by Kahoot in 2021! - We are Learning is transforming how companies create and deliver training content.
Their AI-powered tool enables businesses to rapidly convert outdated materials into immersive, branded 3D explainer videos and interactive learning experiences. Fully editable by employees and seamlessly integrated into existing LMS systems, the solutions empower instructional designers and global corporations to build engaging eLearning courses with speed and ease. With a team of 20, We Are Learning is shaping the future of workplace learning.
eLearning Vital to Corporate Processes, but Difficult to Create
Safeguarding property, life, and the environment often depends on how people interact with machines, products, IT systems, data, and hazardous materials. Companies across various industries rely on online courses to teach workers how to perform tasks ensuring quality, safety, and compliance with regulations and the firm's code of conduct.
Many organizations struggle with eLearning courses stored in outdated formats, which fail to deliver desired learning outcomes. These formats range from text and PowerPoint files to SCORM files used in Learning Management Systems (LMS).
Revamping outdated learning formats requires hiring third-party content creators for digital 3D environments, with LMS providers advising on pedagogy. This is a tedious and costly process that is affordable only for select courses, not entire catalogs.
Transforming Corporate Training with AI-Powered eLearning Solutions
Research shows that online learning with animations, avatars, and gamification is more flexible, cost-effective, and personalized than traditional methods. Companies report higher employee engagement, retention rates, increased revenue, and productivity, while reducing costs on instructors, equipment, and travel.
AI's ability to quickly structure information revolutionizes eLearning by enabling content personalization, faster animation rendering, and new interactive features like voice discussions, enhancing the overall effectiveness of online learning.
Most large global organizations already offer eLearning courses to enhance employee knowledge and operations, and due to the demonstrated effectiveness, many plan to further improve courses and learning outcomes using AI tools.
That’s where We Are comes in; to help corporations bring their eLearning to life.
We are Learning - already gaining Industry recognition
Despite its short lifespan, We Are Learning is already showing promising performance having in an impressive fashion signed tens of customers across the Nordics, Europe, and North America, and now has users in more than 50 countries.
In addition, We Are Learning has been recognized as one of the most innovative new learning tools, earning accolades such as the Top Training Magazine's Choice Award 2025, EdTech Breakthrough’s Course Authoring Solution of the Year, and inclusion on HolonIQ’s list of top EdTech startups.
Strategic partnership with DNV
With DNV Ventures joining as a strategic investor, We Are Learning gains not only capital but a trusted partner with deep expertise in global training and certification. Rolf Risnes, CEO and co-founder, sees this as a defining moment for the company and the future of corporate learning:
This funding is a major milestone — not just for us as a company, but for anyone who believes learning should be faster to build, more engaging to consume, and easier to scale. We’re proud to see We Are used in over 50 countries already, and this investment gives us the fuel to go even further. Our mission is simple: empower anyone, anywhere to create immersive learning content that truly works, says Rolf Risnes, CEO and co-founder of We Are Learning.
DNV Ventures is excited to support We Are Learning and their talented team on the journey to become corporations’ favorite AI driven content creation tool for immersive learning. Driving employee knowledge, engagement, and productivity further.
We’re thrilled to support Rolf, Lars-Petter, and the exceptional team at We Are Learning. Their AI-powered platform is already making waves in the learning space, and we believe this partnership will accelerate their international growth and impact, says Kaare Helle, Venture Director at DNV Ventures.
This investment aligns DNV Ventures with a strong group of co-investors, including Nordic investors Skyfall, Sondo, and Dreamcraft, as well as Andenes Invest and MP Pensjon.
According to Helle, this investment is a natural extension of DNV`s commitment to advancing learning and knowledge transfer across industries.
Learning is a strategic priority at DNV. We Are Learning’s mission fits perfectly with our goal of improving learning outcomes, enhancing knowledge transfer, and ultimately supporting risk management and operational excellence, he says.
As part of the collaboration, DNV’s Business Assurance unit - which provides management system certification and training services across industries such as food & beverage, automotive, and aerospace - will partner with We Are Learning to co-develop immersive training content.
We’re excited to work with We Are Learning to enhance our digital training capabilities. This partnership will strengthen our course development, expand our digital offerings, and support our growth in the training market, says Barbara Frencia, CEO of Business Assurance at DNV.