
Imbellus builds simulation-based cognitive assessments that measure how people think, not just what they know. In the age of automation, it is imperative that schools prepare students to do what computers cannot, so our assessments evaluate the deep thinking skills that modern work and modern life require. Eventually, we'll replace standardized tests like the SAT, ACT, and state summative exams. We also work with corporate and government partners to support their hiring, upskilling, and retention practices. Imbellus is an interdisciplinary team of learning scientists, game developers, artists, data scientists, and AI engineers with $23M in venture backing. For more on Imbellus, check out our website or some of the materials linked below. We’re also hiring!

Imbellus builds simulation-based cognitive assessments that measure how people think, not just what they know. In the age of automation, it is imperative that schools prepare students to do what computers cannot, so our assessments evaluate the deep thinking skills that modern work and modern life require. Eventually, we'll replace standardized tests like the SAT, ACT, and state summative exams. We also work with corporate and government partners to support their hiring, upskilling, and retention practices. Imbellus is an interdisciplinary team of learning scientists, game developers, artists, data scientists, and AI engineers with $23M in venture backing. For more on Imbellus, check out our website or some of the materials linked below. We’re also hiring!
Product: Simulation-based, game-like cognitive assessments that measure how people think
Founded / HQ: 2015; Los Angeles
Funding: $23M total venture backing (seed + Series A)
Exit / Asset outcome: Intellectual property assets and several team members acquired by Roblox Corporation
Assessment and measurement of cognitive skills for education and hiring
2015
EdTech / Assessment
$4,000,000
Seed round reported Sept 21, 2016; investors named in coverage include Upfront Ventures, Thrive Capital, GLG and Sound Ventures
Series A reported in profiles; aggregated total venture backing reported at roughly $23M
“Investors include Thrive Capital, Upfront Ventures, Sound Ventures, GLG, Owl Ventures and Rethink Capital Partners”