Learn Amp
“Can a unified LMS/LXP + performance + AI platform become the L&D operating system for the underserved mid-market, now paired with Cezanne HR's payroll and HRIS?”
Founded2017
HQLondon, England, United Kingdom
FoundersJoe Hill-Wilson, Matt Jeffries, Richard Larcombe, Duncan Cheatle
Latest roundBuyout/LBO (acquired by Cezanne HR)
IndustryHorizontal SaaS / HR & Learning (LMS/LXP)
The story
Founded in 2017 as a UK LXP focused on consumer-grade self-led learning, Learn Amp progressively bundled LMS, performance management, and skills development into a unified 'People Development Platform' for the mid-market (100–2,500 employees). In 2023 it leaned heavily into AI (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, AssemblyAI) across content generation, search, and agentic chat. In 2026 it was acquired by Cezanne HR, positioning it as the L&D layer within a broader HR + payroll suite to challenge enterprise HCM incumbents in the mid-market.
Last 12 months
Product timeline
2017
Learn Amp founded with the ambition of 'Making work life, work better'· founding
2018
Built comprehensive LMS functionality including internationalisation; first international customer· product
2019
Launched Performance tools (1-to-1s, Objectives)· product
2021
Achieved B Corp and SOC 2 certifications; deepened social/community features· compliance
2022
Expanded to 'Develop' package with Skills capabilities· product
2023
Enhanced platform with AI and automation across content, search, and reporting· product
2026
Acquired by Cezanne HR to combine HR/payroll with L&D for mid-market· acquisition
The stack
1 layer disclosed in Learn Amp’s embedded-finance stack
Unified APIs
Accounting gap: none