8chili

Name

8chili

Legal name

8chili Inc.

Website

https://8chili.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pharmaceutical Training Software

NAICS

Computer Training (611420), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Industrial Design Services (54142)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Digital Twins & Scenario-Based Systems Training (Equipment/Process Simulators) (EDAFAJAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

VR-Based Skills Training Simulations (Soft Skills, Customer Service, Leadership) (EDAFAJAA), Healthcare & Clinical Simulation (Surgery, Nursing, EMT, Patient Interaction) (EDAFAJAC), Emerging Tech & Specialized Computing (IoT, Edge, AR/VR, Blockchain, HPC) (EDABAFAO)

Keywords

• VR operator training
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing training
• AR procedural guidance
• AI microlearning platform
• GMP compliance training

Headquarters

HQ city

Emeryville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Enterprise SaaS Subscription (inferred): Annual or multi-year subscription licensing of the VR/AR training platform to pharmaceutical manufacturers. Revenue is subscription-based with enterprise contracts. Hardware (VR headsets) may be procured separately or bundled.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

8chili develops and sells a Digital Workforce OS platform for pharmaceutical and advanced manufacturing, combining VR (HintVR), AR (HintAR), and AI-powered microlearning (SkillsForge) to qualify, guide, and audit operators. The platform creates 1:1 digital twins of manufacturing environments tied to real SOPs, with embedded compliance to 21 CFR Part 11, EU GMP Annex 11, and GAMP 5, and proprietary DRIFT/DRX readiness scoring. It is licensed as enterprise SaaS to pharmaceutical manufacturers globally.

Product overview

8chili is a Digital Workforce OS platform combining VR, AR, and AI-powered microlearning for pharmaceutical and advanced manufacturing environments. The platform consists of three integrated products: HintVR (VR operator qualification through digital twin simulations with DRX scoring), HintAR (AR-guided performance with evidence capture), and SkillsForge (AI microlearning and audit defense with Guru AI companion). The ecosystem follows a Learn → Practice → Perform → Audit continuum, enabling operators to qualify in VR headsets, execute with AR guidance on the floor, and reinforce skills daily via mobile microlearning — all measured through unified DRIFT/DRX metrics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HintVR: VR operator qualification platform using digital twin simulations for pharmaceutical manufacturing - enables competency-based qualification with DRX scoring and 21 CFR Part 11 compliant audit trails.
• HintAR
• SkillsForge

Products and services

• HintVR VR-based operator qualification platform for pharmaceutical manufacturing that creates 1:1 digital twins of manufacturing environments. Operators are qualified through demonstrated performance in simulation, generating step-level scoring, deviation tracking, and DRX (Deployment Readiness Index) scores compliant with 21 CFR Part 11.
• HintAR Augmented reality guidance system for pharma operations that overlays validated SOPs, holograms, and checklist instructions onto real-world machinery using smart glasses. Enables hands-free operation, evidence capture (photos/videos), live feed for QA/supervisor monitoring, and real-time guidance during live production.
• SkillsForge AI-powered microlearning and audit defense platform for pharma operators. Features Guru AI companion for natural-language Q&A, 5-minute daily refreshers, mock inspections, voice-first UX, and GxP course library. Serves as system of record for qualified operators with competency profiles, DRX score history, and inspection-ready reporting.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60-70% faster time-to-competency for pharmaceutical operators
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

AI capability7 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• PAGE (Pharmaceutical Association of India)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 20248chili and PAGE announced a partnership to launch an AI and VR training platform for pharmaceutical industry professionals. PAGE serves as a key distribution and endorsement partner within the Indian pharmaceutical ecosystem, helping 8chili reach a broad network of pharmaceutical manufacturers across India.
• VeevacoreTechnology or IntegrationVeeva integration enables seamless data exchange between 8chili's VR training platform and Veeva's cloud-based pharmaceutical applications, allowing competency records and training data to flow into the broader quality and compliance ecosystem used by pharmaceutical manufacturers.
• Cornerstone (LMS)coreTechnology or IntegrationNative LMS integration with Cornerstone allows 8chili's training completion records, competency scores (DRIFT, DRX), and progress data to be automatically synced into the customer's learning management system, enabling full compliance reporting.
• TrackWisecoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with TrackWise QMS enables 8chili's training completion and competency data to feed directly into the quality management system, supporting audit trails and regulatory compliance documentation requirements.
• MasterControlcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with MasterControl's QMS allows pharmaceutical manufacturers using 8chili to automatically map training records to quality events, CAPA, and audit workflows within the MasterControl platform.
• Meta QuestcoreTechnology or IntegrationMeta Quest (Meta's enterprise VR headset line including Quest 3, Quest Pro) is a primary hardware deployment target for 8chili's VR training platform, providing the immersive headset experience for pharmaceutical operator training simulations.
• HTC VIVE XR ElitecoreTechnology or IntegrationHTC VIVE XR Elite is a supported hardware platform for 8chili's immersive training delivery, offering an enterprise-grade mixed reality headset alternative for pharmaceutical manufacturing training environments.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Oxford Medical Simulation: Oxford Medical Simulation provides VR clinical training scenarios for healthcare professionals. Similar to 8chili in using immersive VR scenarios with measurable learning outcomes for regulated, high-stakes environments.
• FundamentalVR: FundamentalVR delivers VR-based simulation training with HapticVR technology for healthcare and medical procedures. Highly comparable to 8chili in combining VR simulation with measurable competency scoring for regulated healthcare environments.
• Health Scholars: Health Scholars delivers VR clinical training for healthcare workers, focusing on nursing, emergency response, and procedural scenarios. Comparable to 8chili in applying VR simulation to high-stakes regulated training with measurable competency outcomes.

Others

• Skillpad: Skillpad provides pharmaceutical competence management and training solutions. Comparable to 8chili as an adjacent pharma-training technology provider, but focused on paper/electronic procedure training rather than immersive VR simulation.

Emerging players

• Transfr:
• Interplay Learning: Interplay Learning delivers VR-based training for skilled trades such as HVAC, plumbing, and electrical work. Comparable to 8chili in using immersive VR to train operators on equipment and procedures, though targeted at the trades rather than regulated manufacturing.

Broad incumbents

• STRIVR: STRIVR is an enterprise VR training platform originally known for sports performance training, now expanding into retail, logistics, and corporate training. Comparable to 8chili as a broad enterprise VR training platform with measurable outcomes, though not specialized in pharma.
• Talespin: Talespin provides an XR platform for enterprise learning and workforce development, including immersive scenarios and skills assessments. Comparable to 8chili in VR/XR-based enterprise training with measurable competency frameworks.
• Mursion: Mursion provides VR-based simulation training focused on interpersonal and soft skills for enterprises. Comparable to 8chili in applying immersive VR to measurable workforce training outcomes, though focused on a different use-case domain.
• Immerse: Immerse offers a VR/AR enterprise language and corporate training platform. Comparable to 8chili in providing enterprise-grade VR training infrastructure with integrations to corporate systems, though focused on communication skills rather than operational training.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Hello8chili

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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