Mursion

Mursion

VR and AI-based corporate training platform

Overview

Mursion creates immersive training using a VR platform powered by artificial intelligence and guided by human trainers. It lets learners practice real-world scenarios in a safe, controlled environment; AI runs the scenarios while human trainers monitor and adjust in real time to ensure realism. Clients subscribe to access a library of tailored simulations, with options for custom development and partnerships with other training providers. What sets Mursion apart is the combination of VR, AI, and ongoing human supervision, which helps transfer learned skills to real work more reliably. The company aims to help educational institutions, corporate training teams, and DEI and leadership programs improve workforce performance by bridging knowledge with practical practice.

Significant Headcount Growth

About Mursion

Simplify's Rating
Why Mursion is rated
C
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated D+ on Differentiation

Industries

VR & AR

Enterprise Software

Education

Healthcare

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$40M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2015

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What believers are saying

  • Mursion's press archive updated August 26, 2026, adding Perception Strategies and Dignity Health partnerships.
  • August 2026 release notes added faster AI sessions, keyboard access, and upgraded avatars.
  • Prometric's assessment partnership expands Mursion beyond corporate training into regulated testing markets.

What critics are saying

  • Revelio Labs shows headcount fell to 195 in March 2026, down 17.2% from 2023.
  • Four active 2026 job postings signal constrained growth and weak near-term expansion.
  • AI avatar commoditization from vendors like Anthropic, OpenAI, and Synthesia erodes Mursion's premium.

What makes Mursion unique

  • Human-in-the-loop simulations pair live actors with AI avatars for realistic practice.
  • Valor Performance acquisition adds coaching and micro-learning to Mursion's simulations.
  • Mursion says more than one-third of Fortune 100 companies use its platform.

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Funding

Total Funding

$40M

Below

Industry Average

Funded Over

5 Rounds

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

8%

1 year growth

6%

2 year growth

7%
PR Newswire
Apr 16th, 2024
Prometric Announces Partnership with Mursion to bring Virtual Reality to Assessments

Prometric announces partnership with Mursion to bring virtual reality to assessments.

Mursion
Dec 11th, 2023
Mursion Honored with Two Gold Medals in the 2023 Brandon Hall Group Excellence in Awards(TM)

The Mursion team is excited to be recognized with two gold medals from the 2023 Brandon Hall Excellence in Technology Awards.

Mursion
Nov 6th, 2023
Mursion Announces Appointment of Joseph Fuller to Advisory Board

San Francisco, CA (October 30, 2023) - Mursion, the industry leader in scalable, immersive capability building for workplace skills, is pleased to announce the appointment of Joseph Fuller to its distinguished Board of Advisors.

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Oct 19th, 2023
Mursion Welcomes New Vice President of Learning, Jeanine Baron

San Francisco, CA (October 20, 2023) - Mursion, the industry leader in scalable, immersive capability building for leadership skills has announced the addition of Jeanine Baron as the company's new Vice President, Learning.

Mursion
Apr 18th, 2023
Mursion Announces Appointment of John Philbin to Advisory Board

San Franciso, CA (April 18, 2023) — Mursion, the industry leader in scalable immersive capability building for workplace skills has announced the appointment of John Philbin, Ph.D., to its distinguished board of advisors.

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