Pearson agrees to acquire skills assessment platform Workera
PSO•Pearson agreed to acquire Workera, an AI-native workforce skills assessment platform backed by Owl Ventures LP. The deal is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to customary conditions including regulatory approvals.
1. Deal details
Workera will join Pearson’s Enterprise Learning & Skills unit, and CEO Kian Katanforoosh will join the leadership team. Founded in 2019, Workera is based in Palo Alto, California, and has about 60 employees.
