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Valence provides a B2B digital platform that delivers AI-powered leadership coaching. Its main product is Nadia, an AI coach integrated into a suite of tools that helps organizational leaders prepare for performance reviews, manage team changes, and improve team dynamics. The platform works by using AI to analyze leadership situations, provide personalized feedback, and coach users based on research about human dynamics and team performance. Valence differentiates itself by offering a research-backed, personalized coaching experience within an enterprise software package designed for organizations, rather than consumer-focused services. The company’s goal is to help leaders develop their skills and build more effective teams by providing scalable, data-informed coaching at the enterprise level.
About Valence
Industries
Enterprise Software
AI & Machine Learning
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Series B
Total Funding
$75.1M
Headquarters
Toronto, Canada
Founded
2017
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- ADP Ventures invested July 30, 2026, opening payroll and HR distribution.
- Valence now reaches Microsoft Marketplace buyers through the May 21, 2026 launch.
- Customers including Experian, Schneider Electric, and Kraft Heinz keep scaling Nadia.
What critics are saying
- Microsoft Work IQ can copy Valence's context engine inside Microsoft 365.
- BetterUp Grow and CoachHub AIMY target the same enterprise coaching budgets.
- If measurable manager retention gains stall, Fortune 500 renewals disappear by 2027.
What makes Valence unique
- July 14, 2026: Nadia became the only ISO 42001-certified AI coach.
- Valence spans 100+ enterprise deployments and millions of coaching conversations.
- May 21, 2026: Microsoft 365, Graph, and Work IQ integrations deepen workflow embedding.
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Funding
Total Funding
$75.1M
Above
Industry Average
Funded Over
3 Rounds
Bessemer Venture Partners
Insight PartnersIndustry standards
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Health Insurance
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401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation
Parental Leave
Home Office Stipend
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Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
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↑ 7%Valence raises $50M Series B to give every employee an AI coach at work.
Valence has raised $50 million in a Series B funding round led by Bessemer Venture Partners to expand its AI coaching platform, Nadia, across Fortune 500 companies. Nadia, the first enterprise AI coach, is used by companies like Experian and Delta Air Lines to provide personalized coaching and improve performance. The funding will enhance product development, expand market efforts, and grow the team. Valence aims to make AI coaching a standard for all employees.
Valence raises $50M Series B to give every employee an AI coach at work.
M3 Lending invested R$500k in the Brazilian startup Valence, which specializes in artificial intelligence. M3, based in Belo Horizonte, connects investors with SMEs, offering interest rates up to 22% lower than traditional banks. With this investment, M3 aims to create a comprehensive financial ecosystem by integrating credit, data, and services for businesses.
"If we do this right, Nadia will evolve into a personalized AI coach that you can't work without."
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About Valence
Industries
Enterprise Software
AI & Machine Learning
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Series B
Total Funding
$75.1M
Headquarters
Toronto, Canada
Founded
2017
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