Platzi

Education/TrainingSeries BSan Francisco, USplatzi.com

Latest round

Series B

Last raised

Oct 2021

Total raised

$54M

Investors

12

About Platzi

Platzi, Inc.Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, US, Platzi, Inc. specializes in online courses aimed at enhancing skills in technology. The CEO is Freddy Vega, and the company was co-founded by Christian Van Der Henst, who has a history of launching innovative educational ventures.Platzi offers a comprehensive online learning platform that specializes in courses related to programming, artificial intelligence, and data science. With over 5 million students and more than 3,000 companies leveraging its educational offerings, Platzi provides a structured learning experience through professional pathways designed to guide users from beginner to advanced levels. The platform includes interactive progress assessments, a strong community for support, and mobile access for offline learning. Courses are taught by industry experts and cover a variety of subjects, such as Python, ChatGPT for businesses, SQL databases, and Django, among others.Platzi generates revenue through subscription-based models tailored for individual users and corporate clients. The pricing structure includes a monthly plan at USD 49 for individual learners and an annual plan priced at USD 249, with options for groups of two or more students, such as the Duo plan at USD 329 per year for two students and the Family plan at USD 499 per year for four students. Customers gain access to a wealth of professional content, complete with digital certifications and additional resources related to startups, English language training, and leadership development.In October 2021, Platzi, Inc. Furthermore, Platzi aims to expand its reach into new markets, focusing on Latin America and beyond, to cater to a growing audience of learners. The company is actively working on these initiatives to foster an inclusive and diversified educational environment.

Who invested in Platzi

12 investors across 3 rounds

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Funding rounds

  1. Series B

    Oct 22, 2021

    Amount

    $52M

    Investors

    Locked

  2. Seed

    Jan 8, 2016

    Amount

    $2.1M

    Investors

    Locked

  3. Seed

    Dec 1, 2014

    Amount

    $0.1M

    Investors

    Locked

Questions about Platzi

Who invested in Platzi?

Platzi has 12 investors on record across 3 venture rounds. Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table and the rounds they joined.

How much funding has Platzi raised?

Platzi has raised 3 venture rounds. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.

When did Platzi last raise money?

Platzi's most recent round on record is a Series B, in Oct 2021.

What does Platzi do?

Platzi is a education/training company.

Where is Platzi headquartered?

Platzi is headquartered in San Francisco, US.

Which VCs invest in companies like Platzi?

Among active investors with capital left to deploy, Andreessen Horowitz, Founders Fund, Accel and Thrive Capital back education/training companies at Platzi's stage. Their profiles are linked below.

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