Ceresa, a next-generation leadership acceleration platform that is fostering a new era of diverse leaders, announced that it closed an early seed funding of over $1 million.

The round was led by LiveOak Venture Partners and Next Coast Venture Partners. 

The funds will primarily be used to expand the product development of the data-driven, personalized platform, further deepening value to its user base of aspiring leaders and forward-thinking employers. 

Company: Ceresa, Inc.

Raised: $1.0M+

Round: Seed Round

Funding Month: Aug 2022

Lead Investors: LiveOak Venture Partners and Next Coast Venture Partners

Additional Investors: 

Company Website: https://www.ceresa.com/

Software Category: Leadership Development and Mentoring 

About the Company:  Founded in 2018 by former McKinsey partner Anna Robinson and tech executive Nicole Tanzillo, Ceresa's mission is to democratize access to truly transformative leadership development, making it available for all. Ceresa is radically rethinking leadership development and mentoring to help all stakeholders address a massive leadership access gap. Ceresa uses technology and data to democratize access to truly transformative leadership development and career management. Grounded in a whole-person leadership approach, Ceresa combines a research-based curriculum, focused executive coaching, expert instruction, and personalized external mentoring, all delivered 100% virtually via an engaging technology platform. Ceresa is based in Austin, Texas.

Source: https://www.ceresa.com/news-posts/ceresa-secures-seed-funding