Interplay Learning Secures Third Appearance on Inc. 5000 - Interplay Learning
Interplay Learning, a leading provider of immersive skilled trades training using AI and VR technologies, has secured its third appearance on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list at rank No. 1379, highlighting its significant business growth and innovative contributions to continuous education in the skilled trades despite challenging economic conditions.
The immersive learning company ranks No. 1379 on the prestigious list, signifying meaningful business growth
AUSTIN, Texas — Aug. 12, 2025 — Interplay Learning, the leading provider of immersive skilled trades training, has been named to the 2025 Inc. 5000, denoting its place among the fastest-growing companies in the United States. The company is ranked at No. 1379.
The annual Inc. 5000 celebrates dynamic growth among America’s independent businesses, and encompasses vibrant companies from many different sectors and verticals. Past honorees include businesses as diverse as Microsoft, Patagonia, Oracle and Meta. Interplay Learning previously made the list in 2018 and in 2022.
“Our continued placement on the Inc. 5000 is powerful validation for our innovative spirit,” said Doug Donovan, CEO and founder of Interplay Learning. “Our team has created a whole new paradigm for continuous education within the skilled trades, both in terms of our groundbreaking technology and our unique educational philosophy. We are grateful to see these innovations find an audience and ultimately find recognition on this list.”
The businesses that made this year’s list have exhibited impressive growth despite a sometimes challenging economic environment, ably navigating hazards such as inflation, political tumult and an evolving labor market.
On average, the companies represented on the list boast a three-year growth rate surpassing 1,500%, and have added 52,805 jobs to the U.S. workforce.
Interplay Learning is committed to helping skilled trade and industrial organizations upskill and retain their employees via robust AI and VR training solutions. Their work has won them a range of recent accolades, including placement on Fast Company’s Annual List of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2024, AHR’s 2024 Innovation Award and IACET’s 2024 Innovation of the Year Award.
To view the complete list, visit www.inc.com/inc5000. To learn more about Interplay Learning, visit www.interplaylearning.com.
About Interplay Learning
Interplay Learning, the leader in immersive learning for the skilled trades, now includes Industrial Training International (ITI), the global leader in specialized industrial learning solutions. Leveraging instructor-led training, online simulations, AI and VR, Interplay helps organizations and educational institutions upskill faster, reduce risk and increase operational readiness. With nearly 600,000 people trained, Interplay is shaping the future of workforce development, building better careers and better lives.
Recent accolades include Fast Company’s Annual List of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2024, AHR’s 2024 Innovation Award, IACET 2024 Innovation of the Year Award, NFMT 2024 Vision Awards and Forbes’ 2023 America’s Best Startup Employers.
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