Mepi.pl

What Mepi.pl does

Mepi.pl is a privately-held, family-owned Polish online education platform (legal entity Medica 91 sp.j) founded in 1997 and operated since 2009 in its current bilingual (Polish/English) form by founder Bartosz Barlowski. The company produces and sells video courses and training content focused on Unreal Engine 5, virtual production, 3D graphics, and related real-time 3D workflows, targeting indie game developers, virtual production professionals, 3D artists, and students/hobbyists. The platform combines self-serve monthly subscriptions ($19 Beginner, $59 Ultimate), Udemy marketplace sales, live cohort workshops via Coursemakers, and free YouTube (4M+ views) and Trello content for awareness. Mepi.pl's product surface spans Unreal Engine 5 game development, virtual production 101, motion capture animation, control rig workflows, and adjacent topics such as PLC automation and 3D graphics megapacks.

The core technology stack taught and used by Mepi.pl centers on Unreal Engine 5, Blender, Aximmetry, and motion capture systems, with curriculum coverage spanning Blueprint Visual Scripting, Cinematics & Virtual Production, Materials, Lighting, Rendering, and UX Design. Barlowski holds Epic Games' Authorized Instructor badge for Unreal Engine 5 — described as the only such credentialed instructor documented in Poland — and serves as Teaching Assistant within Epic's Unreal Fellowship programs. Distribution spans YouTube, Udemy, Discord, Facebook, Trello, and LinkedIn, with the YouTube channel functioning as the primary top-of-funnel asset and the subscription site as the monetization layer. Institutional engagements include a 2024 masterclass at Breda University of Applied Sciences and content collaboration with enstudios' motion capture facilities.

The company is bootstrapped with no disclosed external funding, operates with a single named instructor/owner, and reports 150K+ students served historically. Revenue mechanics rely on converting a small share of free-content audiences into paid subscribers at $19-$59/month, supplemented by Udemy one-time purchases and Coursemakers cohort fees.

Name

Mepi.pl

Legal name

Medica 91 sp.j

Website

https://mepi.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Family-owned Polish online education platform producing bilingual Unreal Engine 5, virtual production, and 3D graphics courses for indie game developers, virtual production professionals, 3D artists, and students via subscriptions, Udemy, and cohort workshops.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Technical Education

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Workshops, Webinars & Live Masterclasses (MPACALAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Open Multimedia OER (video, audio, podcasts, animations) (EDAGAJAF), Certification & Credentialed Creator Programs (MPACALAI), Conferences, Workshops & Industry Events (AM Knowledge Sharing) (IMAAAJAL)

Keywords

• Unreal Engine training
• Virtual production courses
• Game development education
• 3D graphics tutorials
• Online video courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Polska

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Subscription Plans: Monthly subscription tiers - Beginner ($19/month) with access to all videos and Facebook community; Ultimate ($59/month) adds private Slack channel and 1-on-1 help. Both include 100% money-back guarantee.
2. Udemy Course Sales: Virtual Production 101 and other courses sold on Udemy marketplace, with referral links from main website driving traffic.
3. Cohort Learning Programs: Live Zoom workshops with HD guarantee, 12-month recording access, project feedback via Discord, and monthly workshop sessions. Partnership with Coursemakers studio.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Mepi.pl is an online education platform producing and selling bilingual (Polish and English) video courses on Unreal Engine 5, virtual production, 3D graphics, and industrial automation (PLC). Offerings are distributed via monthly subscriptions on its own website (Beginner $19, Ultimate $59), one-time course sales on Udemy, and a premium cohort learning track via Zoom with Coursemakers studio. The founder, Bartosz Barlowski, is certified as an Epic Games Authorized Instructor for Unreal Engine 5 across twelve capability areas.

Product overview

Mepi.pl is an online education platform offering courses in Unreal Engine, game development, virtual production, and 3D graphics. The platform operates as a course marketplace with multiple named products including Virtual Production 101, Kurs Grafika 3D MEGAPACK, PLC Course Megapack, and various Unreal Engine-specific courses. Courses are delivered through the platform's own site, Udemy, and Discord for community support. The company, founded in 1997, provides bilingual (Polish and English) instruction with Bartosz Barlowski serving as an Epic Games Authorized Instructor.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Virtual Production 101 A beginner-level course teaching virtual production fundamentals using Unreal Engine, Blender, and Aximmetry, covering practical hands-on approaches to building VP projects and applications with step-by-step tutorials and in-depth explanations of underlying systems. Intended for studio directors, producers, and technical artists adopting virtual production workflows.
• Unreal Engine 5 - Complete Guide for Beginners (Kurs Unreal Engine 5 - Kompletny Przewodnik dla Początkujących) A comprehensive Polish-language course teaching game development with Unreal Engine 5, covering Blueprint Visual Scripting, level design, lighting, animations, AI, physics, landscapes, UI/UX, and optimization, delivered by the Epic Games certified instructor.
• Kurs Grafika 3D MEGAPACK (3D Graphics MEGAPACK Course) A comprehensive computer graphics course covering multiple 3D applications including Blender, AutoCAD, 3ds Max, Maya, Inventor, and Rhino, with 89 videos totaling 72 hours 58 minutes for beginners covering modeling, animation, and practical projects.
• PLC Course Megapack An industrial automation course covering LOGO, S7-300, and S7-1200 Siemens PLCs using Simatic Step-7, containing 55 training videos for automation engineers and technicians.
• Unreal Engine Fortnite (UEFN) Training Training on using Unreal Engine Fortnite (UEFN) for creating interactive entertainment experiences, covering photorealistic graphics, cross-platform capabilities, monetization strategies, and creative publishing on the platform.
• Unreal Engine Motion Capture Course A motion capture training course demonstrating animation workflows using real motion capture data and covering character rigging and animation in Unreal Engine, aimed at technical artists and animators.
• SO-ARM 100 Robot Rigging Tutorial A complete workflow tutorial from CAD files to animated physics using Unreal Engine 5 Control Rig, covering STEP to glTF conversion, skeletal mesh preparation, weight painting, and Chain Dynamics implementation, targeted at technical artists working on robotics or mechanical animation.

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Epic GamescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEpic Games authorized Mepi.pl instructor Bartosz Barlowski as an Authorized Instructor for Unreal Engine 5. Active participation as Teaching Assistant in Epic Unreal Fellowship programs (Animation, Games, Worldbuilding) helping shape fellowship curriculum and support fellows.
• UdemycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMepi.pl courses including Virtual Production 101 are distributed through Udemy marketplace, extending reach to global online learning audiences beyond direct website sales.
• Coursemakers StudiominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Coursemakers studio for cohort-based learning experience, jointly developing curriculum under codename VideoStudio.PRO.
• Bartłomiej Rychalski / Studio CoursemakersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on remote live streaming demonstration using Lightboard with Unreal Engine 4 greenscreen setup, producing what they describe as possibly the first such remote live stream worldwide.
• Breda University of Applied SciencesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHosted masterclass on Virtual Production focusing on Unreal Engine 5 capabilities, character animation, and motion capture integration at Virtual Production Gathering 2024.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• CGMA (Computer Graphics Master Academy): Online school for 3D, VFX, and game art with mentor-driven courses and structured curricula, directly comparable to Mepi.pl's Unreal Engine / 3D graphics training model, though with a more global, English-only focus.
• CG Spectrum: Online VFX, game development, and 3D animation school with mentor-led cohort programs, similar in cohort-based delivery and outcome-focused training to Mepi.pl's Coursemakers partnership.
• Rebelway: Online mentorship and courses for VFX, Houdini, and game art, targeting a similar creator/professional audience as Mepi.pl with cohort-style and self-paced offerings.
• Gnomon (School of Visual Effects, Games + Animation): Specialist training provider for visual effects, games, and animation using tools like Unreal Engine, Maya, and Houdini. Competes with Mepi.pl for the same aspiring 3D and game-art student segment, with a stronger US footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Pluralsight: Large-scale technology and creative skills platform with broad Unreal Engine, 3D, and game development libraries. Overlaps with Mepi.pl's content scope but operates as a broad incumbent rather than a niche specialist.
• Udemy: Global course marketplace where Mepi.pl already distributes Virtual Production 101. Udemy is simultaneously a channel partner and a broad incumbent whose pricing and promotional dynamics influence Mepi.pl's monetization.
• Unreal Online Learning (Epic Games): Epic Games' own free Unreal Engine learning portal, including the Unreal Online Learning platform. This is the primary free alternative to Mepi.pl's paid UE5 courses and directly competes at the awareness stage of the funnel.
• SideFX (Houdini): Houdini vendor that runs its own certified training, events, and learning portal. Comparable to Mepi.pl's role as a Epic-certified training provider, but anchored to Houdini rather than Unreal Engine.

Regional players

• 3ds Max / Autodesk Authorized Training Partners (Poland): Local Autodesk-certified training centers in Poland for 3ds Max, Maya, and AutoCAD — the same 3D tools covered in Mepi.pl's Grafika 3D MEGAPACK. They compete for the same Polish-language 3D professional student.

Others

• Coursemakers (Studio Coursemakers): Polish studio that partners with Mepi.pl on cohort-based learning (codename VideoStudio.PRO). Also an adjacent competitor building online courses for creators, comparable in delivery model and Polish-market positioning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/bartbarlowski
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCVg9VxxJJTIA2Q2356BxCFg
• Facebookfacebook.com/mepitutorials
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mepi-pl

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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 →

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