# Aprende

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/aprende

- Industry: Education/Training
- Headquarters: Coral Gables, US
- Website: www.aprende.com
- Total disclosed funding: $27M
- Latest round: Series A (Oct 7, 2021)
- Investors on record: 13

## About

Aprende Inc. is a dynamic online education provider that empowers individuals through comprehensive courses in gastronomy, entrepreneurship, wellness, beauty, trades, and hospitality, primarily targeting Spanish-speaking audiences.Founded in 2013 in Coral Gables, US, Aprende Inc. is an online educational platform focusing on skill development across various fields. The company has successfully completed 3 deals, with the most recent funding round in October 2021, raising USD 22 mn in Series A funding. The funding co-led by Reach Capital and Valor Capital Group included participation from notable investors like Alumni Ventures Group and Univision Holdings. The company was co-founded by Fernando Céspedes, Laura Aguirre, and Martin Claure, who also serve as its current CEOs.Aprende Institute specializes in a wide range of online educational programs, empowering individuals to acquire practical skills in areas such as gastronomy, entrepreneurship, wellness, beauty, trades, and hospitality. The courses cater to Spanish-speaking audiences, primarily Latino individuals in the United States and beyond, providing interactive classes and a collaborative community, thereby reaching over one million enrolled students since inception.Aprende Institute generates revenue through online course subscriptions and direct sales, allowing clients to purchase access to specific courses or subscription packages. The pricing model is flexible, catering to various interests and career goals, with certificates awarded upon completion to enhance professional credentials. This approach effectively addresses the educational needs of its clientele, fostering a sustainable revenue stream.In October 2021, Aprende Inc. raised USD 22 mn in Series A funding to enhance its educational offerings and expand its B2B division. The company plans to attract top-tier talent and strengthen its School of Business and Entrepreneurship. Additionally, there are intentions to enter new markets, focusing on expanding its reach among Spanish-speaking populations in Latin America by 2023.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Oct 7, 2021, $22M — Univision Holdings Inc., 500 Global, Valor Capital Group, Endeavor Catalyst, Angel Ventures, ECMC Group, Alumni Ventures Group, Reach Capital, Capria Ventures, Salkantay Ventures, MatterScale Ventures, Artisan Media Group, Claure Group LLC
- Series A, Oct 7, 2020, $3.5M — Angel Ventures, Reach Capital, Salkantay Ventures, MatterScale Ventures, Claure Group LLC
- Seed, Mar 1, 2020, $1.6M — 500 Global, Angel Ventures, Artisan Media Group, Claure Group LLC

## Investors

- 500 Global (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/500-global) — Seed, Series A
- Angel Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/angel-ventures) — Seed, Series A
- Artisan Media Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/artisan-media-group) — Seed, Series A
- Claure Group LLC — Seed, Series A
- Reach Capital — Series A
- Salkantay Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/salkantay-ventures) — Series A
- MatterScale Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/matterscale-ventures) — Series A
- Univision Holdings Inc. — Series A
- Valor Capital Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/valor-capital-group) — Series A
- Endeavor Catalyst (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/endeavor-catalyst) — Series A
- ECMC Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ecmc-group) — Series A
- Alumni Ventures Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/alumni-ventures-group) — Series A
- Capria Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/capria-ventures) — Series A