What Nuclio Digital School does

Nuclio Digital School is a Barcelona-based private digital education company founded in 2018, operating campuses in Barcelona and Madrid within Talent Garden co-working spaces alongside a global online modality. The company delivers roughly 20 intensive master programs (12–28 weeks) plus 12-month dual-master tracks in AI, data science, data analytics, UX/UI design, marketing automation, product management, full stack development, cybersecurity, blockchain, and digital finance, complemented by a corporate training line (Formación para Empresas IA & Automatización) and free content resources including a starter kit, blog, and digital glossary.

The core technology stack is a digital learning platform supporting live, non-pre-recorded class delivery, HubSpot for student CRM and advisor scheduling, and a broad AI/data tooling layer for student use including Python, SQL, Figma, Looker Studio, Power BI, ChatGPT, Gemini, Hailuo, and Seedance. Pedagogical signature is a "learning by doing" methodology with quarterly curriculum updates driven by employer feedback from a partner network of more than 300 Spanish digital companies. Programs carry official university certification through EUNEIZ (Universidad de Vitoria-Gasteiz) and Universitat de Vic-Universitat Central de Catalunya, and the Blockchain master is co-created with Binance.

Revenue mechanics rest on three streams: individual tuition for intensive masters with multiple payment modalities including installment plans, cryptocurrency, partial scholarships, and Income Share Agreements; B2B corporate training priced per bespoke engagement; and a referral/ambassador program offering up to 30% discounts and ambassador commissions. The company is privately held with cumulative disclosed funding of ~€1.85M across rounds led by Sabadell Venture Capital (€1M, September 2021) and multiple smaller checks from ICF Capital and the parent Nuclio Venture Builder. The reported go-to-market is sales-led with academic advisors, supported by content marketing, SEO, events, and an ambassador referral layer.

Name

Nuclio Digital School

Legal name

Nuclio Digital School

Website

https://nuclio.school

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Nuclio Digital School is a Barcelona-based private education company founded in 2018 that delivers intensive 12–28 week master programs and 12-month dual masters in AI, data, UX/UI, marketing automation, and cybersecurity to career-changers and corporate clients, delivered online and at Barcelona and Madrid campuses inside Talent Garden spaces.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Digital Education

NAICS

Computer Training (611420), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical & Digital Skills Training (BPACANAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Core Digital Curriculum & Courseware (Full Programs & Units) (EDAFACAA), Learning Management Systems (LMS) & Digital Classrooms (EDAJAMAA)

Keywords

• Digital skills training
• AI master programs
• Data analytics education
• Professional bootcamps
• Tech career training

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Master Program Tuition: Revenue from intensive master programs ranging from 12-28 weeks for individual students. Programs are priced at full tuition with financing options including installment plans, cryptocurrency payments, and Income Share Agreements (ISA) where students pay only when employed.
2. Corporate Training: B2B training programs for companies seeking digital skills development for their teams in AI, automation, and digital transformation. The school offers customized formation programs for enterprise clients.
3. Ambassador Program: Referral program where ambassadors earn commissions (30% discount for referred friends, 25-30% for ambassadors) when successfully referring students who enroll in programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Nuclio Digital School is a digital education institution offering intensive part-time master programs (12-28 weeks) and dual master programs (12 months) in AI, data science, data analytics, digital marketing, UX/UI design, full stack development, and related digital disciplines. Programs are delivered online and at campuses in Barcelona and Madrid, and include post-graduation career placement support through its Career & Talent Service. The school also provides customized corporate training programs in AI and automation for enterprise teams.

Product overview

Nuclio Digital School is a digital talent training institution offering intensive master's programs and educational resources focused on AI, data analytics, digital marketing, and technology skills. Founded in 2018 within a digital ecosystem of 300+ companies, the school provides approximately 20 distinct programs including single masters (12-28 weeks) in areas such as Automation & AI, Data Science & AI, Data Analytics, Chief AI Strategy, UX/UI & AI Design, Marketing Automation & AI Strategy, Product Management, Full Stack Development, and Cybersecurity; dual masters (12 months) combining disciplines like Data & AI, Marketing & Analytics, Product & Analytics, and RRHH & Analytics; corporate training programs for AI and automation; and free resources including starter kits, blog content, and a digital glossary. Programs are delivered online or in-person at Barcelona and Madrid campuses (in Talent Garden spaces), with part-time methodology designed for working professionals, and include career services for job placement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Máster en Automation & AI 12-week intensive program teaching automation solutions, intelligent system design, task automation, and process scaling using advanced AI technology. Delivered online part-time in Spanish.
• Máster en Chief AI Strategy 28-week advanced program for emerging AI leaders focusing on AI strategy development and digital transformation leadership. Delivered online part-time in Spanish.
• Máster en Data Science & AI 23-week program covering data science methodologies, machine learning, AI application, and data-driven decision making. Available online or in-person in Barcelona and Madrid, part-time in Spanish.
• Máster en Data Analytics 22-week program focusing on data analysis techniques, business intelligence, and turning data into actionable insights. Available online or in-person in Barcelona and Madrid, part-time in Spanish.
• Dual Master en Data & AI 12-month comprehensive dual master program combining Data Science and Data Analytics disciplines with strategic business applications. Available online or in-person in Barcelona and Madrid.
• Máster en IA: Innovación & Negocios 17-week program on AI-driven business innovation, focusing on AI applications for business transformation and competitive advantage. Delivered online part-time in Spanish.
• Máster en Product Management: AI & Data-Driven 23-week program training product managers in AI and data-driven product development, strategy, and digital product lifecycle management. Available online or in-person in Barcelona.
• Máster en AI for Creators 18-week program teaching AI tools and techniques for content creators, influencers, and digital media professionals to enhance creative output. Delivered online part-time in Spanish.
• Máster en UXUI & AI Design 26-week program covering user experience and user interface design principles integrated with AI tools, Design Thinking methodology, and Figma prototyping. Available online or in-person in Barcelona, part-time in Spanish.
• Máster en Marketing Automation & AI Strategy 22-week program on digital marketing strategy combined with AI automation tools and marketing analytics. Delivered online part-time in Spanish.
• Máster en Full Stack Development Intensive programming master covering full stack web development including front-end and back-end technologies. Available in Barcelona, Madrid, and Online.
• Máster en Ciberseguridad Program on cybersecurity fundamentals and advanced protection strategies for digital businesses and technology environments.
• Máster en Digital Traffic Management Program on digital traffic management, digital marketing channels, and performance marketing strategies.
• Máster en Digital Talent Management Program on strategic talent management, HR analytics, and digital HR transformation.
• Máster en Internet of Things Program on Internet of Things technologies, connected devices, and IoT system development. Co-created with industry partners.
• Máster en Blockchain co-creado con Binance Program on blockchain technology, cryptocurrency, and decentralized applications. Co-created with Binance.
• Máster en Digital Finance Program covering digital finance technologies, fintech innovations, and digital banking transformation.
• Dual Master Internacional en RRHH & Analytics 12-month international dual master program combining HR management with data analytics, programming, and People Analytics. Includes Python, SQL, data visualization tools (Looker Studio, Power BI), and AI applications in HR. Delivered online with October 2025 intake. Priced at $19,800 USD.
• Formación para Empresas (IA & Automatización) Corporate training programs on AI and automation for business teams, including custom curriculum development for organizational digital transformation.
• Career & Talent Service Career guidance, CV optimization, interview preparation, soft skills development, and job placement assistance connecting graduates with partner companies.

Quantifiable outcome

• 86% of graduates find employment
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability12 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Talent GardencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNuclio campuses are located within Talent Garden spaces, innovative co-working environments in Barcelona and Madrid. This partnership provides modern learning spaces and positions Nuclio within a broader digital innovation community.
• 300+ Companies EcosystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNuclio operates within one of Spain's largest digital ecosystems comprising more than 300 innovative companies. This ecosystem provides hiring pipelines, real-world project opportunities, and continuous market intelligence for curriculum development.
• EUNEIZ Universidad de Vitoria-GasteizminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership enabling official university certification for master programs, providing graduates with official academic credentials alongside practical skills training.
• Universitat de Vic-Universitat Central de CatalunyaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership for official certification of UX UI Design program (24 ECTS credits), enabling graduates to obtain expert university titles.
• BinanceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-creation partnership for Blockchain and Crypto master program, providing industry-specific curriculum and certification for students interested in blockchain technology.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• IEBS Digital School: IEBS is one of Spain's longest-running digital business schools offering online masters and bootcamps in marketing, data, AI, and digital business. It is a direct competitor in the Spanish online digital-skills training category.
• Le Wagon: Le Wagon is a leading European coding bootcamp with campuses in Barcelona and Madrid offering full-stack web development and data science programs. Directly competes for the same Spanish-speaking career-changer audience with English/French/Spanish programs.
• The Bridge: The Bridge is a Madrid-based digital talent bootcamp offering full-stack, data, cybersecurity, and digital marketing programs. It competes head-to-head with Nuclio for Spanish-speaking career-changers and corporate training budgets.
• Ironhack: Ironhack is a global bootcamp operator headquartered in Madrid/Miami offering Web Development, UX/UI, Data Analytics, and Cybersecurity bootcamps across 15+ cities. It is a direct competitor in the Spanish market with significantly greater funding and international reach.
• Upgrade Hub: Upgrade Hub is a Madrid-based bootcamp offering full-stack development, data science, and digital marketing programs with strong corporate training partnerships. Directly competes in the same Spanish career-changer segment.
• 4Geeks Academy: 4Geeks Academy operates full-stack and data bootcamps with a presence in Madrid and across Latin America. It competes for Spanish-speaking career-changers and shares Nuclio's focus on intensive, project-based methodology.

Broad incumbents

• OBS Business School: OBS Business School is the online business school of Universitat de Barcelona, offering masters and MBAs in digital business, marketing, and analytics. It is a broader incumbent with university credentials that overlaps Nuclio's online business/AI masters.
• ESIC Business & Marketing School: ESIC is an established Spanish business school offering undergraduate, master's, and executive programs in marketing, digital business, and technology management. It is a broader incumbent with overlapping digital marketing and product management programs.

Emerging players

• Henry (AI School): Henry is an emerging AI and software engineering school operating primarily in Latin America with English/Spanish programs. It is an adjacent competitor targeting the Spanish-speaking AI training market Nuclio addresses.
• Founderz: Founderz is a Barcelona-based AI and digital skills training startup offering AI-focused online programs with corporate training offerings. It targets overlapping audiences with Nuclio's AI masters but with a narrower, AI-first curriculum.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/nuclioschool

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds5 records

Investors3 records

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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