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Microverse

YC S19

CT, ES · Founded 2017 · 35 employees · 12 known investors

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Microverse is an online education platform that trains people globally for remote work opportunities, with a focus on building collaboration and communication skills needed in distributed teams. The company targets talent from underserved regions worldwide seeking access to high-quality technical education and remote job placements.

Also known as Microverse Enterprises, Inc.

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S19)

Microverse was founded in 2017 by Ariel Camus.

ACAriel Camus
Ariel CamusFounder & CEOAriel Camus co-founded Tourist Eye, which was acquired by Lonely Planet, and later founded Microverse, an online software development school.
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Fabiana HadrychInternal Recruiter
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Meesen BrownHead of Marketing
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Riley SpicerProduct Lead
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Gabriela SuarezHead of Admissions
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Willow MataHead of Student Success
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Juanjo MataCOOformer

Board

MKMichiel Kotting
Michiel KottingBoard directorPartner at Northzone

Investors · 12

Acurio Ventureslisted by Acurio VenturesBilbao · $810K – $3.2M

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Fifty Yearslisted by Fifty YearsSan Francisco · $250K – $2M

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Agrolimen Venturesreported

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Esas Venturesreported

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Hack VCreportedPalo Alto · $3M

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Also in the syndicate · 1

HackVC

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$30M disclosed across 2 of 4 rounds · 2020–2022

▶$17.5MraisedJan 2022 · 48 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Michiel KottingDirector
  • Ariel CamusExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$17.5M
Amount sold
$17.5M
First sale
May 2021
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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Frequently asked questions

What does Microverse do?
Microverse is an online education platform that trains people globally for remote work opportunities, with a focus on building collaboration and communication skills needed in distributed teams. The company targets talent from underserved regions worldwide seeking access to high-quality technical education and remote job placements.
Who founded Microverse?
Microverse was founded by Ariel Camus in 2017.
Who are Microverse's investors?
Microverse's investors include Acurio Ventures, Fifty Years, Gaingels, General Catalyst, Northzone, Soma Capital, Y Combinator, Agrolimen Ventures and 3 more.
How much funding has Microverse raised?
Microverse has disclosed $30M raised across 2 of its 4 known rounds.
Where is Microverse headquartered?
Microverse is headquartered in CT, ES.