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Baltimore, US · Founded 2015 · 1 known investors
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Laureate Education operates a network of five higher-education institutions in Mexico and Peru, serving students, alumni, faculty, and staff. Founded in 1998, the company provides university education across Latin America.
Founders & leadership
Laureate was founded in 2015 by Douglas L. Becker.
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Douglas L. BeckerFounder and Chairman2004–2018Douglas L. Becker is an executive officer and director at Laureate Education, which operates higher-education institutions across Mexico and Peru. He has worked as an entrepreneur, investor, and executive focused on the education sector.
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Robert W. ZentzExecutive
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Timothy F. DanielsCEO - Europe, Middle East, AsiaPac and Africa2013–2018Timothy Daniels is President and CEO of TIGER 21, a membership organization for high-net-worth individuals. He previously served as CEO of Laureate's Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific operations, overseeing 34 institutions across 15 countries, and held leadership roles at Apollo Global and Wall Street Institute International; he holds an MBA from the University of Chicago and a BA in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin.
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Enderson GuimaraesPresident and COO2015–2017Enderson Guimaraes is an Executive Officer at Laureate Education, a network of higher-education institutions operating in Mexico and Peru. His background includes experience in general management, operational restructuring, and venture capital investment.
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Richard J. PatroExecutive
Board
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Andrew B. CohenBoard director
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Ian K. SnowBoard director
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Darren M. FriedmanBoard director
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George MunozBoard director
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Judith RodinBoard director
Investors · 1
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$400M disclosed across 1 round · 2016
▶$400MraisedJan 2017 · 23 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$400MraisedJan 2017 · 23 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Andrew B. CohenDirector
- Robert W. ZentzExecutive Officer
- George MunozDirector
- Ian K. SnowDirector
- Timothy F. DanielsExecutive Officer
- Darren M. FriedmanDirector
- Douglas L. BeckerExecutive Officer, Director
- Eilif Serck-HanssenExecutive Officer
- Enderson GuimaraesExecutive Officer
- Judith RodinDirector
- Jonathan D. SmidtDirector
- Richard J. PatroExecutive Officer
- Miguel CarmeloExecutive Officer
- Ricardo BerckemeyerExecutive Officer
- Karl D. SalnoskeExecutive Officer
- Quentin Van DoosselaereDirector
- Brian F. CarrollDirector
- John A. MillerDirector
- Robert B. ZoellickDirector
- Alfonso MartinezExecutive Officer
- Paula SingerExecutive Officer
- Steven M. TaslitzDirector
- Offering amount
- $400M
- Amount sold
- $400M
- Sales commissions
- $12M
- First sale
- Dec 2016
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2015
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Founder mafia
The Laureate mafia →7 people who came through Laureate went on to found or lead other companies.
Enderson GuimaraesExecutive OfficerFounded Electrolux +1Nicholas MercadanteExecutive Dir, Academic Accreditation & Regulatory Compliance, Domestic & International UniversitiesFounded PursueCareSylvie MilvertonCFO, UNITEC (Value-segment business line)Founded Lynx EducateColleen BakerExecutive Director, Global Digital Transformation & AdoptionFounded Higher DigitalWayne BovierVice President, Digital Products and StrategyFounded Higher DigitalJonathan SmidtDirectorFounded SainvusOctavio Soto ReyesAnalista Sr de Planeación FinancieraFounded netWorth
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Laureate do?
- Laureate Education operates a network of five higher-education institutions in Mexico and Peru, serving students, alumni, faculty, and staff. Founded in 1998, the company provides university education across Latin America.
- Who founded Laureate?
- Laureate was founded by Douglas L. Becker in 2015.
- Who are Laureate's investors?
- Laureate's investors include Lumos Capital Group.
- How much funding has Laureate raised?
- Laureate has disclosed $400M raised across 1 round.
- Where is Laureate headquartered?
- Laureate is headquartered in Baltimore, US.