LOS ANGELES and LONDON, May 19, 2026 – Marlin Equity Partners (“Marlin”) is pleased to announce that it has acquired Confirm HR, Inc. (“Confirm”), an AI-powered performance management platform. Confirm will be merged with Learning Pool, an existing Marlin Equity portfolio company, further strengthening its focus beyond training delivery to real-world performance measurement. Grounded in Organization Network Analysis (ONA), Confirm maps real working relationships to quantify employee influence and impact to provide leaders with clear visibility into top performers and quiet contributors alike.

This acquisition extends Learning Pool's focus beyond training delivery to real-world performance measurement. Building on the recent integrations of WorkStep, WorkRamp, and Elucidat, Learning Pool seeks to power a new era of workforce performance by unifying learning, engagement, and performance within a single, intelligent Talent Flywheel — a powerful engine that turns workforce potential into measurable business results.

"The biggest challenge for any leader today is knowing exactly where workforce development will have the greatest impact,” said Benoit de la Tour, Chief Executive Officer of Learning Pool. “By integrating Confirm into our ecosystem, we’re giving organizations the insight to identify top contributors, close skills gaps, and make data-driven decisions that directly drive productivity and business results. Confirm transforms talent insights into actionable intelligence, helping our customers turn workforce potential into measurable growth."

David Murray, Chief Executive Officer of Confirm, said: “Too many talent decisions are still based on perception, not evidence. Our platform gives leaders clear insight into who is driving real business impact. This includes the quiet contributors who rarely get the recognition they deserve, and the high-potential people whose development gaps aren't visible until it's too late. Combined with Learning Pool’s ecosystem, organizations can surface those signals early, fast-track their development, and ensure that workforce growth directly fuels organizational success.”

About Marlin Equity Partners
Marlin Equity Partners is a global investment firm with nearly $10 billion in capital commitments specializing in the software, technology and services sectors. Marlin’s mission is to partner with exceptional management teams to drive scale and enhance long-term value in businesses through its deep domain expertise, extensive network and operational transformations focused on product innovation, go-to-market enhancements, and strategic M&A. Founded in 2005, Marlin has completed over 270 acquisitions. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, with an additional office in London. For more information, please visit www.marlinequity.com.

About Learning Pool
Learning Pool’s vision is to unlock the limitless potential of every organization’s most valuable asset – its people. With the recent integration of Confirm, WorkStep, WorkRamp, and Elucidat, Learning Pool is seamlessly connecting learning, engagement, performance, and compliance through the Talent Flywheel. Trusted by global brands including Tesco, IHG, AXA, Sky, Canva, and Bosch, Learning Pool delivers results at scale through its award-winning platforms, content, and customer support. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Derry, Northern Ireland, Learning Pool has offices across the U.K. and North America and employs over 420 people worldwide. For more information, please visit www.learningpool.com.

Contact:
Peter Spasov
(310) 364-0100
pspasov@marlinequity.com