# Hone: Professional training & coaching, Encinitas, United States

> Hone: Hone is an AI-powered people development platform based in San Diego, CA, founded in 2018 by Tom Griffiths and Savina. Based in Encinitas, United States.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/startup/hone-6 (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

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# Hone

Hone is an AI-powered people development platform based in San Diego, CA, founded in 2018 by Tom Griffiths and Savina.

Funding reported Last round: Series B

Professional training & coaching Encinitas, United States

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2018 8 years old
- **Team:** 160 51 to 200 people
- **Funding reported:** $52M in dollars
- **Last round:** Series B Sept 2022

How sure we are

- ✓ **Listed** We know it exists and what it does
- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

No round for Hone has been confirmed by a filing or an announcement yet, so nothing here counts toward an investor's record. [How we decide](https://millionrounds.com/methodology)

## About Hone

Hone is an AI-powered people development platform based in San Diego, CA, founded in 2018 by Tom Griffiths and Savina.

The company focuses on enhancing manager and leadership development through a combination of live, expert-led workshops and personalized AI coaching. Hone aims to democratize access to high-quality training experiences, making them available to all employees regardless of their position or location. The platform features live, cohort-based learning sessions led by industry experts, AI-driven coaching for lasting behavior change, and specialized programs for managers and high-potential employees. Hone also offers a membership option for unlimited access to training classes and tools for skills analysis. With a mission to support organizations undergoing AI transformation, Hone serves a diverse range of clients, helping them upskill teams and improve performance in a rapidly changing work environment.

## What company datasets say Hone raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **$52M** in dollars

Rounds **5**

Last round **Series B**

Last round size **$30M**

Last round date **Sept 2022**

Investors listed **19**

## On 4 portfolio pages

Investors who name them

- [NextGen Venture Partners](https://millionrounds.com/fund/nextgen-venture-partners)
- [SemperVirens Venture Capital](https://millionrounds.com/fund/sempervirens-venture-capital)
- [PeopleTech Partners](https://millionrounds.com/fund/peopletech-partners)
- [Swift Ventures](https://millionrounds.com/fund/swift-ventures)

Each firm lists Hone on its own website. That is the firm's claim, a weaker thing than a round we watched, but a named source.

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

universal skills health care live interactive learning deib career development enterprises human skills education information technology & services team management enterprise software information technology learning management impact analysis leadership development executive coaching

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- **Sector:** Professional training & coaching
- **Industry code:** NAICS 611430, 513210, SIC 8732
- **Region:** California
- **Revenue:** $23M a year, as listed
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/hone)

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