What UNIVERSAE does

UNIVERSAE is a Spanish vocational training institution founded in 2023 that delivers official Formación Profesional (FP) qualifications across 13 professional areas, including healthcare, IT, business administration, education, and technical fields. The company serves Spanish-speaking individuals seeking career entry, upskilling, or career transition through three modalities: FP Distancia (online), FP Presencial (on-campus), and FP Semipresencial (blended). Its delivery stack combines a proprietary Virtual Campus LMS (24/7 video lessons, synchronous and asynchronous classes, continuous evaluation, personalized tutor support), the UNIVERSAE360 immersive platform featuring 3D simulators and augmented reality, and OpenUNIVERSAE voluntary in-person practical sessions at three physical campuses in Madrid (11,700 m²), Barcelona (13,000 m²), and Murcia (7,000 m²), totaling 38,500 m² of educational space.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition and enrollment fees for official FP programs (Grado Medio and Grado Superior) plus Professional Masters certified by Universidad Camilo José Cela, technical certifications from Microsoft, Cisco, Sage, and PMI, and professional skills courses. Tuition is exempt from VAT, with financing offered at 0% TAE and payment via Bizum, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, cards, and bank transfer. Programs embed 500-515 hours of guaranteed internships sourced from 7,000+ enterprise partnerships (Indra, Repsol, Alten, Bureau Veritas, Veolia, Clínica Universidad Navarra, Fnac, Leroy Merlin), supporting a reported 91% graduate employability rate and 94% student satisfaction across a 30,000+ student base.

Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, with multi-channel digital acquisition (Meta, Google, TikTok, Microsoft Advertising, Taboola, Criteo) and Inside Sales academic advisors reachable via phone and WhatsApp. The company operates through seven wholly-owned Spanish subsidiaries and, following a €30M+ minority investment from Italian VC Charme Capital Partners in its first year, has expanded into Latin America with an explicit target of 40,000 regional students, leveraging the cross-border recognition of Spanish FP titles within the EU and Latin America.

Name

UNIVERSAE

Legal name

UNIVERSAE

Website

https://universae.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

UNIVERSAE is a Spanish official vocational training institution founded in 2023 that delivers online, in-person, and blended FP qualifications across 13 professional areas to 30,000+ individual students, leveraging a proprietary Virtual Campus LMS, UNIVERSAE360 immersive 3D/AR platform, and 7,000+ enterprise internship partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education and Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Transfer/University-Parallel Community Colleges (EDAHADAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA), Diploma-to-Degree / Articulation & Credit-Transfer Pathways (EDAIAJAG)

Keywords

• Vocational training
• Online professional education
• Hybrid learning programs
• Industry certifications
• Immersive education technology

Headquarters

HQ city

San Ginés

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Enrollment Fees: Revenue is generated through enrollment and tuition fees for official vocational training programs (FP Grado Medio and Grado Superior). The company offers financing options with 0% TAE interest and accepts various payment methods including credit/debit cards, bank transfer, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Bizum. Studies are exempt from VAT.
2. Continuing Education and Professional Certifications: Additional revenue streams include professional master's programs, technical certifications, and professional skills courses that complement the official FP titles.
3. Scholarship and Financial Aid Administration: The company facilitates access to government scholarships (Becas MEC/CAM) and administers its own scholarship programs, which may include specific funding arrangements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

UNIVERSAE is an official Spanish vocational training institution (Centro Oficial de Formación Profesional) delivering government-recognized FP qualifications (Grado Medio and Grado Superior) across 13 professional areas. Programs are offered through three modalities—online (Distancia), in-person (Presencial), and blended (Semipresencial)—supported by an integrated technology ecosystem including the Campus Virtual LMS, the UNIVERSAE360 immersive platform with 3D simulators and augmented reality, and OpenUNIVERSAE practical sessions.

Product overview

UNIVERSAE is an official vocational training institution (Centro Oficial de Formación Profesional) offering a comprehensive portfolio of online, in-person, and blended vocational programs across 13 professional areas. The core offering consists of official FP degrees (Grados Medios and Grados Superiores) and Double Qualifications available through three delivery modes: Distance (FP Distancia), In-Person (FP Presencial), and Blended (FP Semipresencial). These are delivered through an integrated technology ecosystem comprising the Campus Virtual LMS, the UNIVERSAE360 immersive learning platform with 3D simulators and augmented reality, and OpenUNIVERSAE face-to-face practical sessions. The portfolio is complemented by Professional Masters with university certification, Technical Certifications from partners (Microsoft, Cisco, Unity, PMI), and Professional Skills Courses including AI training. UNIVERSAE operates three physical campuses in Madrid, Barcelona, and Murcia, and has expanded internationally with investment from Charme Capital Partners for Latin American growth.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Official Vocational Training Programs (Formación Profesional) Government-recognized vocational qualifications (FP) for Spanish-speaking individuals seeking career entry, upskilling, or career transition, delivered online, in-person, or blended and valid across Spain, the EU, and Latin America.
• Professional Masters (Masteres Profesionales) Post-vocational master's programs with university certification from Universidad Camilo José Cela, complementing FP degrees with advanced digital skills and specializations.
• Technical Certifications (Certificaciones Técnicas) Industry-recognized certifications from partners including Microsoft, Cisco, Unity, and PMI integrated into vocational programs to enhance graduate employability.
• Professional Skills Courses (Cursos de Habilidades Profesionales) Competency-based courses covering digital skills, languages, AI tools such as ChatGPT, and sector-specific specializations included in the Employability Program.
• UNIVERSAE360 Immersive Learning Platform Proprietary immersive learning platform featuring 3D simulators, augmented reality experiences, video lessons, and audiovisual resources that enable hands-on practice in virtual environments.
• Campus Virtual UNIVERSAE (LMS) Proprietary online learning management system providing 24/7 access to course materials, video lessons, assessments, forums, synchronous and asynchronous classes, and academic progress tracking.
• OpenUNIVERSAE Practical Sessions Optional in-person practical sessions at UNIVERSAE campuses in Madrid, Barcelona, and Murcia where students apply theoretical knowledge through guided, dynamic activities.
• Scholarships and Financial Aid (Becas FP y Ayudas) Financial assistance programs including UNIVERSAE's own scholarships, Ministry of Education (MEC) scholarships, and personalized 0% TAE financing plans to make vocational education accessible.

Quantifiable outcome

• 91% employability rate among FP graduates
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered strategic and minor.

• RossellimacstrategicTechnology or Integration · 30 April 2024Technology excellence partnership providing hardware and technological solutions to support vocational training programs.
• El EspañolstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-host of the I Premios Nacionales de Formación Profesional to promote excellence in vocational education and build brand authority.
• Real Murcia CFminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSports club partnership offering special enrollment conditions for club subscribers (abonados).
• Universidad Camilo José CelastrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership providing certification options for master's programs with university credentials.
• CiscostrategicTechnology or IntegrationCisco Networking Academy partnership providing CCST IT Support and CCST Networking certification preparation for IT students.
• MicrosoftstrategicTechnology or IntegrationTechnology certification partnership providing Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Power Platform, and other professional certifications included in FP programs.
• Indra GroupminorOthersTechnology company providing internship opportunities for UNIVERSAE students in technology and systems programs.
• AltenminorOthersEngineering and technology consulting firm providing internship opportunities for UNIVERSAE students.
• RepsolminorOthersEnergy company providing internship opportunities for UNIVERSAE students in technical programs.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• MasterD: Spanish vocational training group offering official FP titles (Grado Medio and Grado Superior) plus professional certifications across multiple modalities. Closest head-to-head competitor in online and blended FP, with overlapping employer partnerships and similar audience targeting.
• CEAC: Long-established distance-learning vocational training provider in Spain, part of Planeta Formación y Universidades. Competes directly on online FP titles, professional certifications, and continuing education for Spanish-speaking learners.
• IMF Smart Education: Spanish vocational and professional training institution offering official FP, master's, and technical certifications across business, technology, and health. Direct overlap in product mix, audience, and employer outcome positioning.
• CCC (Centro de Cultura Contemporánea): Distance learning vocational training provider in Spain with a broad catalog across professional areas. Comparable online FP and certification offerings targeting similar Spanish-speaking adult learners.
• Deusto Formación: Spanish vocational training provider offering official FP titles and professional certifications, with strong online and blended delivery. Overlaps directly with UNIVERSAE on modality, audience, and program portfolio.
• CEF (Centro de Estudios Financieros): Spanish professional and vocational training school focused on business, finance, and administration. Direct overlap on FP programs in the same administration/business verticals UNIVERSAE serves.
• Implika: Spanish vocational training school delivering official FP titles across multiple professional areas via online, in-person, and blended formats. Comparable modality mix and target audience.

Emerging players

• Platzi: Spanish-language online professional education platform with strong presence across LatAm. Not an official FP provider, but a competing destination for Spanish-speaking learners seeking digital skills and career-oriented training in the same geographies UNIVERSAE is entering.
• Crehana: LatAm-focused online learning platform offering short-form professional and creative skills courses. Relevant as a competitor for the LatAm expansion audience UNIVERSAE is targeting with its professional skills and certification modules.

Broad incumbents

• ESIC University: Established Spanish business school offering professional and postgraduate programs with marketing/business specializations. Overlaps with UNIVERSAE's master's and professional skills portfolio though anchored in traditional higher education rather than official FP.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/_Universae
• YouTubeyoutube.com/UNIVERSAE_FP
• Facebookfacebook.com/UNIVERSAE
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/universae
• Instagraminstagram.com/_universae
• TikToktiktok.com/@_universae

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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