PepTalkHer, an executive coaching platform and app focused on professional growth and equitable pay, has acquired Mettacool, a like-minded coaching platform.
Acquisition Details
The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Strategic Implications
The acquisition aims to:
- Expand Global Reach: Increase PepTalkHer’s footprint in the international market.
- Enhance Leadership Programs: Integrate Mettacool’s proprietary coaching programs into PepTalkHer’s offerings.
About Mettacool
Founded in 2018 and led by Co-CEOs Molly Dewey and Natalie Eicher, Mettacool specializes in cohort-based, coaching-focused leadership development programs, particularly for women and underrepresented talent. A WBENC-certified consultancy, Mettacool serves prominent clients including:
- Dell
- John Deere Financial
- LVMH
- Electronic Arts
Mettacool’s programs, backed by research, focus on first-time managers and individual contributors. These programs will now be integrated into PepTalkHer’s suite, which targets mid-senior leaders and high-potential talent.
About PepTalkHer
Led by CEO and Co-Founder Meggie Palmer, PepTalkHer provides leadership programming and executive coaching to support the retention and promotion of underrepresented talent. The platform serves major clients such as:
- Salesforce
- Novartis
- PwC
PepTalkHer App: A free career tracking app that supports a global community of over 60,000 professionals.
What we think
The acquisition of Mettacool by PepTalkHer enhances both companies’ capabilities in delivering leadership development and coaching programs, furthering their mission to support underrepresented talent in achieving professional growth and equitable pay.
