Academy of Brain

What Academy of Brain does

Academy of Brain (Academy of Brain Oy) is a Finland-based, privately held e-learning company founded in 2008 by cognitive neuroscientist Ville Ojanen that develops and distributes research-based psychological workplace-skills training for organizations. Its product portfolio is built around three subscription tiers — targeted Training Packages, the Flash Learning Micro-Study Library (80+ videos averaging 4:32 in duration across five themes), and the comprehensive Workplace Skills Library — all delivered through SCORM/xAPI-compatible formats for integration into customer LMS, intranet, SharePoint, or Slack environments. The proprietary FUSE™ learning model and Reflective Cycle Framework underpin the pedagogy, pairing microlearning with reflection and facilitated practice, while a dedicated Learning Success Management team provides quarterly reviews and consulting.

The company monetizes via annual subscription contracts priced on a quote basis tied to organizational size and selected packages, sold through direct enterprise field sales with Learning Success Manager support, supplemented by free trials, content marketing (blog, webinars, downloadable guides), and customer/peer review channels (Trustmary, eLearning Industry). It also acts as the Finnish reseller for Studytube's AI-powered learning platform. Customers span healthcare (Tehy, Vantaa/Kerava welfare services), insurance (LähiTapiola), government (Kela), retail/alcohol (Alko), railway (VR Group), steel (SSAB), pharmaceuticals (Tamro), paper (Sappi), legal (Fondia), real estate (Heka), and education (University of Vaasa), reaching trained employees in 160 countries across 325 work communities.

Operationally, Academy of Brain remains small (1–10 employees) with headquarters in Helsinki and offices in Malta (sales) and the United States (production/partnership management). It is led by CEO Toni Toivanen with Chief Psychologist Ville Ojanen, supported by individual investors Laura Koponen and Petri Lehmuskoski and an earlier Gorilla Capital funding round in 2019. 2024 sales grew 63% year-over-year, NPS reached 91 in 2025, and the company is executing a coordinated international expansion through 2024–2025 partnerships with AIHR, Xoompoint, Education Finland, and a US/Canada market entry.

Name

Academy of Brain

Legal name

Academy of Brain Oy

Website

https://academyofbrain.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Academy of Brain is a Finland-based e-learning company, founded in 2008 by a neuroscientist, that sells research-based psychological workplace-skills training subscriptions — microlearning video libraries and dedicated Learning Success Managers — to enterprise HR and L&D buyers across Europe and North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Corporate E-Learning

NAICS

Educational Support Services (61171), Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate Learning & Training Content Development (EDAGAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Microlearning Content Libraries (Bite-Sized Lessons) (EDAFACAI), Corporate Training Course Marketplaces (B2B Content Libraries) (EDAFAIAH), Short-Form Video for Education & Microlearning Platforms (MPACAHAK)

Keywords

• Microlearning training
• Soft skills development
• Organizational learning
• Workplace psychology training
• Leadership development

Headquarters

HQ city

Helsinki

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Organizational Training Licenses: Academy of Brain provides psychological workplace skills training packages to organizations for integration into their learning management systems or intranet. Pricing is quote-based based on organizational size and scope of training packages selected.
2. Flash Learning Micro-study Library Subscription: Subscription-based access to the microlearning library with over 80 studies across five themes, including dedicated Learning Success Manager support for communication and learning design.
3. Workplace Skills Library (Työelämätaitokirjasto): Comprehensive library access including all current training packages, new releases during contract period, ready-made learning paths, and customized learning paths, with quarterly Learning Success Manager meetings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Academy of Brain develops and delivers research-based psychological workplace skills (soft skills) training using a microlearning approach. The company sells subscription-based access to a library of over 80 short video micro-studies (averaging 4 minutes 32 seconds) organized around five themes: modern leadership, accomplishment and well-being, interaction, collaboration, and growth mindset. Content is delivered via SCORM/xAPI-compatible formats for integration into organizational learning management systems, supplemented by a Learning Success Management service.

Product overview

Academy of Brain is a Finnish e-learning company founded in 2008 that offers a portfolio of research-based psychological workplace skills training solutions. The core product portfolio consists of three main offerings: (1) Training Packages (Valmennuspaketit) — targeted bundles for specific skill areas such as Accomplishment, Managerial Work and Leadership, Facilitation, Well-being and Recovery, Growth Mindset, Teamwork, Colleagueship, Interaction, Change, Workplace Diversity, and Creativity; (2) Flash Learning Micro-Study Library — a collection of over 80 short video micro-studies averaging 4 minutes 32 seconds across five themes; and (3) Workplace Skills Library (Työelämätaitokirjasto) — a comprehensive subscription providing access to all content, new releases, and customized learning paths. All offerings are built on the proprietary FUSE™ learning methodology, delivered via SCORM and xAPI standards, and supported by a Learning Success Management team. The company also offers the Human-Centered Change in the Age of Technology series and publishes white papers including 'Soft Skills as Strategic Competencies in the AI Era.' The company resells the Studytube learning platform in Finland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Flash Learning: A micro-study library featuring over 80 short video micro-learnings organized across five themes: modern leadership, accomplishment and well-being, interaction, collaboration, and growth mindset. Average video duration is 4 minutes 32 seconds.
• FUSE™ Learning Model

Products and services

• Training Packages (Valmennuspaketit) Targeted training bundles focused on specific psychological workplace skill areas, available on SCORM- and xAPI-compatible learning platforms with Learning Success Management team support. Targeted at HR and L&D teams in organizations seeking focused skill development.
• Flash Learning Micro-Study Library A microlearning library containing over 80 short video micro-studies across five themes: Modern Leadership, Accomplishment and Well-being, Interaction, Collaboration, and Growth Mindset. Average video duration is 4 minutes 32 seconds. Includes a dedicated Learning Success Manager for library customers. Targeted at organizations seeking broad soft skills coverage via bite-sized learning.
• Workplace Skills Library (Työelämätaitokirjasto) A comprehensive library subscription providing access to all psychological workplace skills content, including all current training packages, new releases during the contract period, ready-made learning paths, and customized learning paths. Includes quarterly reviews with a dedicated Learning Success Manager and quarterly status meetings. Targeted at organizations seeking comprehensive soft skills development.
• Human-Centered Change in the Age of Technology Series A three-part microlearning series exploring how organizations can combine technological renewal with human-centered leadership, supporting individual well-being, team collaboration, and organizational change capability. Targeted at organizations navigating AI-driven workplace transformation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 63% sales growth year-over-year in 2024
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Education FinlandflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 21 January 2025Academy of Brain was accepted into the Education Finland training export program in January 2025. This program, managed by Business Finland, recognizes and promotes Finnish educational excellence internationally.
• Academy to Innovate HR (AIHR)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 November 2024Partnership announced November 2024 to bring Finnish psychological expertise to global markets. AIHR (Academy to Innovate HR) collaborates with Academy of Brain to expand reach into international markets.
• XoompointminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 August 2024Partnership for accessibility expertise in e-learning. Xoompoint collaboration focuses on ensuring accessibility of Academy of Brain's training content.
• StudytubecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAcademy of Brain operates as the Finnish reseller for Studytube's modern AI-powered learning platform. This partnership enables them to offer an integrated learning solution combining psychological workplace skills content with Studytube's technology platform.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/academybrain

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 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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