REDEM

Name

REDEM

Legal name

REDEM – Red Educativa Mundial / World Educational Network

Website

https://redem.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

REDEM is a global educational network operating searchable directories of universities, schools, and institutions across 100+ countries, supplemented by tiered memberships, certifications, mentorships, and nine specialized sub-brands serving professionals, academics, and institutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Education Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPACALAD

Workshops, Webinars & Live Masterclasses

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Digital Media & Content Platforms (Online Video, Podcasts, Creators)/Online Learning Content Platforms (Creator-Led Courses)

Keywords

• Educational network
• Online education
• Academic memberships
• School directories
• E-learning services

Headquarters

HQ city

Mexico City

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: The organization offers tiered membership programs including Personal REDEM Membership, Academic REDEM Membership, Institutional REDEM Membership, and Membership and Certification for Research Groups. These provide access to enhanced services, certifications, quality certifications, mentorships, and professional development resources.
2. Free Content and Services: Free newsletter subscriptions (Boletines) and access to articles and educational resources attract users, creating a freemium model where basic content is free and premium services require paid membership.
3. Quality Certification Services: Certificado de Calidad (Quality Certificate) services offered to educational institutions as a paid service.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

REDEM (Red Educativa Mundial / World Educational Network) operates a global educational network comprising searchable directories of universities, schools, and educational institutions organized by country across 100+ countries. The company sells tiered membership programs (Personal, Academic, Institutional, Research Groups) that provide access to certifications, mentorships, training, and internationalization services. It also offers specialized services including quality certifications (Certificado de Calidad), innovation programs (Crea-Impulsa), editorial publishing (SELLO EDITORIAL REDEM), and themed sub-portals covering virtual education and digital literacy.

Product overview

REDEM (Red Educativa Mundial / World Educational Network) is a global educational network operating as a platform of interconnected directories, subscription services, and specialized sub-brands. The core offerings include three main directories: Directorio de Universidades (university directory), Directorio de Colegios (school directory), and Directorio de Instituciones y Organizaciones (institutions directory), all organized by global regions. These are complemented by subscription-based membership programs (Membresías) offering tiered access (Personal, Académica, Institucional, Grupos de Investigación) with benefits including certifications, mentorship, and training. The network also includes specialized sub-brands such as EDUVIRTUAL (virtual education), SELLO EDITORIAL REDEM (publishing), ALFABETIZACIÓN DIGITAL (digital literacy), CIIED (educational research), OIIE (research observatory), REED, REDIP, PORTAL INFANCIA, and RED KIPUS. Free newsletter subscriptions (Boletines) provide ongoing educational content to subscribers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Directorio de Universidades (University Directory) A global directory of universities organized by region, providing searchable listings of higher education institutions worldwide.
• Directorio de Colegios (School Directory) A global directory of schools and colleges organized by country and region, featuring international schools worldwide.
• Directorio de Instituciones y Organizaciones (Institutions Directory) A directory of educational institutions and organizations, complementing the university and school directories.
• Membresías REDEM (Membership Programs) Multiple membership tiers including Personal, Académica (Academic), Institucional (Institutional), and Grupos de Investigación (Research Groups), offering benefits such as certifications, mentorships, and training.
• Boletines REDEM (Newsletter Subscriptions) Free newsletter subscription service providing educational articles, publications, and updates to subscribers.
• SELLO EDITORIAL REDEM (Editorial Seal) An editorial publishing service for books and educational publications within the REDEM network.
• EDUVIRTUAL A virtual education platform and organization within the REDEM network, focusing on digital learning solutions.
• ALFABETIZACIÓN DIGITAL (Digital Literacy) A digital literacy initiative within the REDEM network providing resources and programs for digital education.
• Mentorías REDEM (Mentorship Program) Mentorship services for educators and professionals as part of the INNOVA section offerings.
• Crea-Impulsa Innovation and entrepreneurship support program within the INNOVA section.
• Certificado de Calidad (Quality Certificate) Quality certification service for educational institutions and programs.

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• CONICITHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerREDEM is a Permanent Member of CONICITH (Consejo Internacional de Investigación y Tecnología para la Humanidad), providing institutional recognition and participation in international educational research initiatives.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Coursera: Coursera is a global online learning platform offering university-affiliated courses, certifications, and degree programs, with institutional and individual subscriptions. REDEM's courses/diplomas membership model across countries is comparable in audience and delivery mechanism.
• edX: edX is a global MOOC provider offering university-affiliated online courses, professional certificates, and microdegrees. REDEM's online courses/diplomas and university-facing institutional memberships target the same professionalizing-learner segment across multiple geographies.
• Udemy: Udemy operates a global online course marketplace with creator-led professional development courses for individuals and businesses. REDEM's course/diploma offerings and freemium content funnel position them in the same creator-course category.
• Class Central: Class Central is an online course aggregator and directory listing MOOCs and free courses from providers worldwide. REDEM's university, school, and institution directories overlap directly with Class Central's aggregated educational content listings.
• StudyPortals: StudyPortals is an international education directory platform helping students compare and connect with universities and programs worldwide. REDEM's university directory and internationalization services closely mirror StudyPortals' core comparison-and-discovery function.
• GoOverseas: GoOverseas is a directory platform for study abroad, volunteer, and international education programs with reviews and program listings. REDEM's internationalization programs and institution directories overlap in helping users discover and assess educational opportunities abroad.

Broad incumbents

• LinkedIn Learning: LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com) is a subscription-based online learning platform within LinkedIn's broader professional network. REDEM's Personal and Academic memberships target the same professional development segment but without LinkedIn's career-graph distribution.
• QS Quacquarelli Symonds: QS Quacquarelli Symonds operates global university rankings, directories, and events like QS World University Rankings. REDEM's university directory competes for the same institutional visibility-and-discovery audiences globally.

Regional players

• Educaweb: Educaweb is a Spanish-language education portal offering course directories, study program listings, and educational guidance primarily in Spain and Latin America. REDEM targets similar Spanish-speaking audiences with comparable directory/membership services.
• Universia: Universia is a university network of more than 1,000 institutions primarily serving Latin America and Spain, providing educational resources and directories. REDEM's university directory across the Americas and institutional memberships overlap with Universia's stated purpose.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/redem
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/redemtv
• Facebookfacebook.com/RedEducativaMundial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/redem
• Instagraminstagram.com/rededucativamundial

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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 →

Frequently asked questions about REDEM