Enovus

What Enovus does

Grupo Enovus is a privately held Chilean educational group founded in 2012 and headquartered in Santiago, operating a four-brand online education ecosystem serving individual learners and corporate clients across Chile, the United States, Colombia, Peru, Panama, Costa Rica, and Argentina. The group employs approximately 1,700 people and has cumulatively served more than 500,000 students.

The group's portfolio is organized around four core subsidiaries. Iplacex is the largest online higher education institution in Chile, the first DEAC-accredited institution in the country and second in Latin America, offering 63 careers across 8 schools to 60,000+ students, supported by four physical simulation centers for practical training in construction, health, mechanics, and gastronomy. Enovus+ is the corporate training and organizational development division, offering 700+ online courses and customized corporate university solutions to 300-400 companies serving 160,000-170,000 learners. UANDES Online is a strategic partnership with Universidad de los Andes (top-3 private university in Chile) that delivers 220+ continuing education programs and 56 diplomas. Enovus University, launched in 2025, is a US-licensed university in Utah offering 14 undergraduate and master's programs 100% online in Spanish for Latin American students, built under Quality Matters standards.

The business model is primarily subscription/recurring tuition-based across both B2C (Iplacex, UANDES Online, Enovus University) and B2B (Enovus+ corporate training) channels. GTM combines self-serve direct online enrollment for individual students with an enterprise field sales motion for corporate clients. Revenue is diversified across tuition from working adults (average age 32-33), enterprise training contracts, and diploma/certificate programs. The group has obtained GPTW certification (2022-2024), B Corp certification (2024), DEAC accreditation, and Quality Matters certification, and is led by Executive Director María José Gutiérrez C. and Board Chairman Horacio Pavez A. No external PE/VC ownership is disclosed.

Name

Enovus

Legal name

Grupo Enovus

Website

https://enovus.cl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Grupo Enovus is a Chilean online education group operating Iplacex (largest online higher education institution in Chile with 60,000+ students), Enovus+ (corporate training for 300-400 companies), UANDES Online (continuing education partnership), and Enovus University (US-licensed Spanish-language university), serving learners and enterprises across 7 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Education and Corporate Training

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Online International & Cross-Border Universities (Global/Transnational Providers) (EDAHALAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Project, Quality & Operations (PMP PDUs, Six Sigma, Quality CE) (EDAAALAM), Hybrid, Multi-Location & Multi-Country Study Abroad Programs (EDAIAAAE)

Keywords

• Online higher education
• Corporate training services
• Continuing education programs
• Technical professional education
• E-learning platforms

Headquarters

HQ city

Santiago

HQ country

Chile

HQ region

Latin America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Higher Education Tuition (Iplacex): Tuition-based revenue from online technical and professional degree programs. Iplacex is the largest online higher education institution in Chile with 60,000+ students across 63 careers and 8 schools.
2. Corporate Training (Enovus+): B2B corporate training and organizational development solutions. Over 700 online courses and customized programs for enterprise clients. Works with 300-400 companies serving 160,000-170,000 learners.
3. Continuing Education (UANDES Online): Partnership with Universidad de los Andes providing over 220 continuing education programs and 56 diplomas. Revenue from diploma and certificate programs.
4. International Programs (Enovus University): US-licensed university in Utah offering 14 undergraduate and master's programs 100% online in Spanish for Latin American students.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Grupo Enovus provides online higher education, corporate training, and continuing education programs through four sub-brands. Iplacex delivers online technical and professional degrees (63 careers, 60,000+ students); Enovus+ delivers B2B corporate e-learning and organizational development (700+ courses, 300-400 corporate clients); UAndes Online delivers continuing education and diplomas in partnership with Universidad de los Andes (220+ programs, 56 diplomas); and Enovus University delivers US-licensed undergraduate and master's programs 100% online in Spanish across Latin America.

Product overview

Grupo Enovus operates as an educational group offering a multi-brand portfolio of online education and training solutions. The portfolio consists of four main entities: Iplacex (a large online higher education institution with 63 careers and 8 schools), Enovus+ (corporate training and organizational development with over 700 courses), UAndes Online (a partnership platform with Universidad de los Andes offering 220+ programs), and Enovus University (a US-licensed online university offering Spanish-language programs). Together they serve over 500,000 students and 400 companies across 7 countries, combining online learning with simulation centers for practical skills.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Iplacex: Instituto Profesional Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior - online higher education institution with 60,000+ students
• Enovus+
• UANDES Online
• Enovus University

Products and services

• Iplacex Instituto Profesional Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior (Iplacex) is Chile's largest online higher education institution, the first DEAC-accredited institution in Chile and second in Latin America, serving over 60,000 students with 63 careers and 8 schools across Administration, Construction, Social Development, Education, Gastronomy, Tourism, IT, Health, and Technology. Programs are designed for working adults who need flexible online formats supplemented by Simulation Centers.
• Enovus+ Enovus+ is the B2B corporate training and organizational development platform of Grupo Enovus, offering 700+ online courses and customized programs including corporate universities, English programs, and technical training with pathways to continuing and higher education. Works with approximately 300-400 companies serving 160,000-170,000 learners. Named client: Lider BCI Servicios Financieros with 1,300+ sales collaborators trained.
• UAndes Online UAndes Online is the online continuing education platform operated by Grupo Enovus in partnership with Universidad de los Andes, offering 220+ continuing education programs and 56 diplomas across 10 faculties. Programs are designed for working professionals with flexible asynchronous, synchronous, and guided activities. Universidad de los Andes is accredited for 6 years and ranked in the top 3 of private universities in Chile.
• Enovus University Enovus University is a university licensed in the US state of Utah, offering 14 undergraduate and master's programs delivered 100% online in Spanish for Latin American students. Programs are developed under US standards with Quality Matters certification. Targets working adults across Chile, Colombia, Argentina, Panama, Costa Rica, and Peru who want US-accredited degrees without relocating.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500,000+ cumulative students served
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Universidad de los Andes (UANDES)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership where Enovus operates the UANDES Online platform providing over 220 continuing education programs and 56 diplomas from Universidad de los Andes, ranked in the top 3 of private universities in Chile and accredited for 6 years.
• GSG Chile (Global Impact Investment)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrupo Enovus participates in Cataliza event organized by GSG Chile, Chile Global Ventures and Fundación Chile, positioning itself as an impact investment company seeking social value beyond financial returns.
• Various Corporate ClientscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApproximately 300-400 companies partner with Enovus+ for employee training and development programs, with customized curricula developed in collaboration with each organization.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Galileo University: Guatemalan-Central American online and traditional university with expanding presence across Spanish-speaking LatAm. Comparable to Enovus University for cross-border online university programs in Spanish, particularly relevant given Enovus's expansion into Costa Rica and Panama.
• Universidad Andrés Bello (UNAB): Major Chilean private university offering traditional and online programs across undergraduate and graduate levels. Comparable to Iplacex and Enovus University as a Chilean higher education competitor, though UNAB operates more traditional campus-based programs alongside its online offerings.
• Duoc UC: Chilean technical-professional education institution affiliated with Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile offering technical careers and continuing education. Comparable to Iplacex in online technical-professional programs and to Enovus University for accredited professional credentials in Chile.
• INACAP: Chile's largest technical and vocational education institution, offering technical-professional programs both on-campus and online. Comparable to Iplacex for technical-professional online education in Chile and to Enovus+ simulation center model for hands-on training in trades and technical disciplines.

Direct peers

• Domestika: Online creative education platform with strong LatAm presence offering courses in design, illustration, photography, and crafts. Comparable to Enovus+ in B2C creative/vocational course delivery and corporate training partnerships, though focused specifically on creative disciplines.
• Udemy: Global online learning marketplace with extensive course catalog and Udemy Business for corporate training. Comparable to Enovus+ corporate training offerings and to Iplacex for vocational skills courses, though Udemy operates as a marketplace versus Enovus's owned content model.
• Crehana: Peruvian-founded LatAm online learning platform offering professional and creative skills courses to individuals and corporate clients (Crehana for Business). Comparable to Enovus+ in B2B corporate training and to Iplacex in B2C vocational/professional education across Spanish-speaking LatAm markets.
• Coursera: Global online education platform offering degree programs, certificates, and corporate training (Coursera for Business). Directly comparable to Enovus across B2C higher education, continuing education, and B2B corporate training—though Coursera serves a global market while Enovus focuses on LatAm Spanish-speaking learners.
• Platzi: Leading LatAm-focused online education platform specializing in technology, design, and business courses for Spanish-speaking professionals. Directly comparable to Iplacex and Enovus+ in the LatAm Spanish-language professional education market with similar target demographic of working adults.

Broad incumbents

• edX (2U): Global online education platform offering university-level courses and degree programs from top institutions, now owned by 2U. Comparable to Enovus University for cross-border online degree offerings and to UANDES Online partnership model for university-affiliated continuing education programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/horacio-pavez

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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