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Platzi

YC W15

San Francisco, US · Founded 2014 · Delaware corporation · 123 employees · 18 known investors

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Platzi offers online courses on user research methods and techniques, including qualitative and quantitative approaches, for individuals seeking to master UX research practices.

CybersecurityEdTechEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSAI-Enhanced LearningEducationeLearningSales EnablementHR TechUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaPartly Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W15)

Platzi was founded in 2014 by Freddy Vega, Christian Van Der Henst, Francisco Guerrero, and John Freddy Vega.

FVFreddy Vega
Freddy VegaCo-founder · CEOHe was born in Colombia and helped build the company into a large Spanish-language tech education provider.
CVChristian Van Der Henst
Christian Van Der HenstCo-Founder & Board DirectorCo-founder of Platzi, an online technology school with over six million students. Van Der Henst founded Maestros del Web in 1997, an early webmaster community in Latin America, and later became a managing partner at Region Cuatro investing in startups across Latin America and Silicon Valley; he is a Y Combinator W15 graduate.
FG
Francisco Guerrero
JFJohn Freddy Vega
John Freddy Vega
CC
Camila CepedaRecruiter
KC
Karen CubillanRecruiter
HSHelton Souza
Helton SouzaVP of Global Strategy2019–2020Founder/CTO at Labdoor

Board

RGRodolfo Gonzalez
Rodolfo GonzalezBoard MemberGeneral Partner at Foundation Capital

Investors · 18

500 Globallisted by 500 GlobalPalo Alto · $150K

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Amador Holdingslisted by Amador HoldingsPanama City
FJ Labslisted by FJ LabsNew York · $100K – $3M

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Foundation Capitallisted by Foundation CapitalPalo Alto · $250K – $15M

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FundersClublisted by FundersClubSan Francisco · $290K

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Imagine K12listed by Imagine K12

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Mind the Seed - MTS Fundlisted by Mind the Seed - MTS Fund$30K – $150K

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Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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Zillionizelisted by ZillionizePalo Alto · $200K

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Agrolimen Venturesreported

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Endeavor CatalystreportedNew York

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Gradient VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $100K – $10M

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Graph VenturesreportedNew York · $50K – $300K

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Lin, Bill | A10 Venturesreported

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Notable CapitalreportedSilicon Valley · $5M – $50M

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Omidyar NetworkreportedSan Francisco

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Prosus VenturesreportedAmsterdam

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Venture Investment AssociatesreportedPeapack

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Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$60.1M disclosed across 2 of 3 rounds · 2018–2021

▶$51.8MraisedDec 2021 · 14 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • John Freddy VegaExecutive Officer, Director
  • Rodolfo GonzalezDirector
  • Simon BorreroDirector
  • Denis Barros PedreiraDirector
  • Christian Van Der HenstExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$51.8M
Amount sold
$51.8M
First sale
Oct 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$8.3MraisedMay 2018 · 39 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Christian Van Der HenstExecutive Officer, Director
  • John Freddy VegaExecutive Officer, Director
  • Rodolfo GonzalezDirector
Offering amount
$8.3M
Amount sold
$8.3M
First sale
Mar 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2014
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

The YC application· Winter 2015 batch

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Founder mafia

The Platzi mafia →

11 people who came through Platzi went on to found or lead other companies.

Juan Sebastián ArbonaDesarrollo Backend con JavaFounded EpiliquidHelton SouzaVice President of Global StrategyFounded LabdoorClaudio PinkusExecutive Vice PresidentFounded CodeStreamMarwa HageVentas generalesFounded MunilySergio Nouvel C.Docente Curso Online Lean UXFounded Get on BoardJoan RodriguezProduct ManagementFounded Konvex (Wihom)Felipe SánchezAccelerator Startup Program 2022Founded WekallJunior LozanoEntrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial StudiesFounded Hack LatinoFederico Garzónproduct managerFounded DoraRonald HernandezStartup Program 2022Founded ParduxAlejandro Duque Correadesarrollo backend con PythonFounded HackU

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BloomyBloomy is an adaptive learning platform that uses AI to teach ELA, Math, and Writing to K-12 students through personalized lessons, live AI tutoring, and mastery-based assessments. The platform serves schools and districts seeking differentiated instruction grounded in learning science.

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In the news

Por qué Platzi levantó $62 millones de dólares de Prosusplatzi.com · Dec 2021Platzi picks up $62 million Series B to re-skill Latin American professionals – TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Dec 2021Online Learning Service Platzi Wants To Teach You Useful Tech Skills • TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Mar 2015

Frequently asked questions

What does Platzi do?
Platzi offers online courses on user research methods and techniques, including qualitative and quantitative approaches, for individuals seeking to master UX research practices.
Who founded Platzi?
Platzi was founded by Freddy Vega, Christian Van Der Henst, Francisco Guerrero, John Freddy Vega in 2014.
Who are Platzi's investors?
Platzi's investors include 500 Global, Amador Holdings, FJ Labs, Foundation Capital, FundersClub, Imagine K12, Mind the Seed - MTS Fund, Y Combinator and 10 more.
How much funding has Platzi raised?
Platzi has disclosed $60.1M raised across 2 of its 3 known rounds.
Where is Platzi headquartered?
Platzi is headquartered in San Francisco, US.