Poka closes $25M Series B round to help global manufacturers address talent shortage problems

QUEBEC CITY — Poka, a connected worker platform built specifically for manufacturers, has raised $25 million in Series B financing in support of the company’s next phase of growth. The manufacturing sector is facing a number of challenges, from a worsening skills crisis, increased operational complexity and workforce volatility caused by the pandemic. Poka hopes to help address these challenges by giving factory workers the ability to learn continuously and solve problems more autonomously at the point of need. “The concept of connecting every single worker was the foundation of our digital journey and supports a highly collaborative culture while ensuring high quality standards for the production of Purina’s pet care products,” shared Paul Ingram, Director Digital Manufacturing Operations, Nestlé Purina. “Our goal is to help our manufacturing clients turn every production problem into an opportunity to build collective knowledge, learn and improve.”