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Localized

Washington, US · Founded 2017 · Delaware corporation · 26 employees on LinkedIn · 4 known investors

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Localized offers expert-led training and certification programs for professionals and organizations in fields such as AI, carbon/ESG intelligence, virtual/remote collaboration, and career readiness. It partners with institutions like the University of Cambridge Online and ETS to deliver courses and credentials to workforces and emerging talent.

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Founders & leadership

Localized was founded in 2017 by Ronit Avni.

RARonit Avni
Ronit AvniinCEORonit Avni is CEO of Localized, a platform offering training and certification in AI, carbon intelligence, and workforce development in partnership with institutions including the University of Cambridge Online and ETS. She previously founded Just Vision and has spent over 15 years building technology and media organizations with global reach.
DYDevin Young
Devin YounginChief AI OfficerDevin Young is Chief AI Officer at Localized, a training and employability platform serving Africa and the Middle East, where he has worked since 2023. He previously co-founded and led Classcraft, a gamification-focused education platform that scaled to over 9 million users in 165 countries before its acquisition by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, and served as Chief Creative and Strategy Officer at Games for Change.

Investors · 4

Bisk Ventures
Capria VenturesBengaluru · $300K – $1M
One Planet GroupWalnut Creek
Mindshift CapitalreportedDubai · $1M – $59Mvia Heather Henyon · board

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$2.4M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2018–2021

▶$2.4MraisedApr 2021 · 29 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Ronit AvniExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Mohannad El-KhairyDirector
  • Heather HenyonDirector
Offering amount
$3.3M
Amount sold
$2.4M
First sale
Mar 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$55KraisedMar 2018 · 3 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Ronit AvniExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$1.5M
Amount sold
$55K
Minimum investment
$10K
Proceeds to insiders
$115K
First sale
Feb 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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In the news

Global Talent Platform Localized Closed $2m Deal - Tech In Africatechinafrica.com · Jul 2021Localized Raises USD 2.2 Mn Seed Funding To Scale Operationsweetracker.com · Jun 2021Localized Raises $1.2M to Bridge Alumni and Career Networks Across the Globe | EdSurge Newsedsurge.com · Sep 2019Localized raises $2.2 million Seed round – AMEXCAPamexcap.com

Frequently asked questions

What does Localized do?
Localized offers expert-led training and certification programs for professionals and organizations in fields such as AI, carbon/ESG intelligence, virtual/remote collaboration, and career readiness. It partners with institutions like the University of Cambridge Online and ETS to deliver courses and credentials to workforces and emerging talent.
Who founded Localized?
Localized was founded by Ronit Avni in 2017.
Who are Localized's investors?
Localized's investors include Bisk Ventures, Capria Ventures, One Planet Group, Mindshift Capital.
How much funding has Localized raised?
Localized has disclosed $2.4M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Localized headquartered?
Localized is headquartered in Washington, US.