# Platzi

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

- Industry: Education/Training
- Headquarters: San Francisco, US
- Website: www.platzi.com
- Total disclosed funding: $54M
- Latest round: Series B (Oct 22, 2021)
- Investors on record: 12

## About

Platzi, Inc. is a US-based online education platform that focuses on programming, artificial intelligence, and data science, helping over 5 million students advance their skills through structured learning pathways.Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, US, Platzi, Inc. specializes in online courses aimed at enhancing skills in technology. The company has successfully raised funding in several rounds, with the latest being a Series B round in October 2021, where they secured USD 51.9 mn led by Prosus Ventures. 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. Since its inception, Platzi has engaged in six funding deals, with the most recent investment bringing its total amount raised to USD 51.9 mn and its current valuation to USD 270.39 mn.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 primarily serves the Latin American market, appealing to individual learners and corporate training programs across multiple countries.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. Each subscription allows learners to engage fully with the platform, participate in exclusive events like Platzi Conf, and download classes for offline study, ensuring a robust educational experience.In October 2021, Platzi, Inc. raised USD 51.9 mn in Series B funding led by new investor Prosus Ventures, with participation from other investors such as Gaingels Syndicate and FJ Labs. The company plans to utilize this funding to enhance its product offerings by adding courses in Portuguese, English, and Spanish. 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.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Oct 22, 2021, $52M — Foundation Capital, 500 Global, Y Combinator, FundersClub, FJ Labs, Prosus Ventures, Gaingels
- Seed, Jan 8, 2016, $2.1M — 500 Global, Omidyar Network, Nazca, Amasia
- Seed, Dec 1, 2014, $0.1M — Y Combinator, FundersClub, Zillionize Angel, MTS Fund

## Investors

- Y Combinator (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/y-combinator) — Seed, Series B
- FundersClub (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/fundersclub) — Seed, Series B
- Zillionize Angel (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/zillionize-angel) — Seed
- MTS Fund — Seed
- 500 Global (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/500-global) — Seed, Series B
- Omidyar Network (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/omidyar-network) — Seed
- Nazca (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/nazca) — Seed
- Amasia (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/amasia) — Seed
- Foundation Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/foundation-capital) — Series B
- FJ Labs (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/fj-labs) — Series B
- Prosus Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/prosus-ventures) — Series B
- Gaingels (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/gaingels) — Series B