Open English
Coral Gables, US · Founded 2007 · 4 known investors
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Provides access to high-quality English learning globally via technology and AI.
Founders & leadership
Open English was founded in 2007 by Wilmer Sarmiento.
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Nicolette RankinShe co-founded the company in 2006 and served as its Chief Product Officer through 2013, later co-founding Open Education and Next University. Earlier roles included product design work at World Vision International and international outreach at Bel Air Presbyterian Church; she now leads Lesson of the Day, PBC, an AI education company she founded in 2023.
Investors · 4
Flybridge Capital Partnerslisted by Flybridge Capital PartnersNew York · $250K – $10M
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Open English do?
- Provides access to high-quality English learning globally via technology and AI.
- Who founded Open English?
- Open English was founded by Wilmer Sarmiento in 2007.
- Who are Open English's investors?
- Open English's investors include Flybridge Capital Partners, ID8 Investments, Realization Capital Partners, Redpoint Ventures.
- Where is Open English headquartered?
- Open English is headquartered in Coral Gables, US.

