Edelvives

What Edelvives does

Edelvives (legal name: Editorial Luis Vives) is a Spanish educational publishing group headquartered in Zaragoza, Spain, operating across LATAM and EMEA through subsidiaries including Edelvives Argentina, Edelvives México, and Edelvives Internacional. The company publishes educational materials and children's/young adult literature through two main product lines: an educational catalog of 45+ textbooks covering initial, primary, secondary, and bachillerato levels, and a literature catalog of 505+ titles spanning classics, illustrated albums, novels, and graphic novels. Named educational series include Convergente and Dimensión Paralela for secondary, Sirabún for early childhood, Picnic for primary, and Peregrinos/Pequeños Peregrinos for religious education.

The company operates a digital content platform, Edelvives Mochila Digital, which delivers interactive educational content and multimedia aligned with textbook materials. The flagship digital initiative is the Libros para Aprender program, a co-developed offering with the Argentine Ministry of Education and all 24 Argentine jurisdictions that provides digital textbooks for the 2026 academic year alongside teacher planning resources. The core technology is content authoring and digital distribution rather than AI-driven personalization.

Revenue is generated through institutional sales to schools and government educational programs, one-time sales of textbooks and literature via the company's e-commerce website, and recurring digital content licensing through the Mochila Digital platform. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer for individual literature purchases and direct institutional sales for educational materials, with the Argentine government partnership serving as a major enterprise channel. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; digital textbooks distributed through the government program are provided free to students.

Name

Edelvives

Legal name

EDITORIAL LUIS VIVES

Website

https://edelvives.com.ar

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Edelvives is a Spanish educational publisher (Editorial Luis Vives) producing textbooks and children's literature for Spanish-speaking education markets across Spain, Argentina, Mexico, and international markets, serving schools, teachers, students, and government education programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Educational Publishing

NAICS

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

SIC

Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731)

akta.pro primary industry

Core Subject Textbooks (ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies) (EDAGAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

K–12 Textbook Publishing (Core Curriculum) (MPAJABAA), Children’s Educational & Curriculum Publishing (MPAJAFAF)

Keywords

• Educational publishing
• Textbook publishing
• Children's literature
• Curriculum-aligned materials
• Digital textbooks

Headquarters

HQ city

Zaragoza

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Educational Textbook Sales: Sale of textbooks and educational materials to schools, teachers, and students for primary and secondary education levels. Includes institutional sales to government educational programs.
2. Literature Sales: Sale of children's and young adult literature books, including classic adaptations, illustrated books, and contemporary works. Catalog of 505 literature titles across multiple genres and age ranges.
3. Digital Content Licensing: Digital textbooks and educational content distributed through the Edelvives Mochila Digital platform for students and teachers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Edelvives is a Spanish-language educational publishing company that produces and distributes textbooks and literature for early childhood, primary, secondary, and religious education levels. It also operates the Libros para Aprender digital program in partnership with Argentina's Ministry of Education, distributing digital textbooks aligned with national curriculum standards to students across all 24 Argentine jurisdictions.

Product overview

Edelvives is an educational publisher offering a comprehensive portfolio of products across two main categories: literature (505+ titles) and educational materials (45+ titles). The education offerings include several integrated series: Convergente and Dimensión Paralela for secondary education, Sirabún and Picnic for primary education, Peregrinos and Pequeños Peregrinos for religious education, and Protocolo de Integración as supplementary materials. The company also operates the Libros para Aprender digital platform providing textbooks for the 2026 academic cycle. The literature catalog spans classic works, illustrated albums, novels, and children's books across all age ranges.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Convergente: Educational series for secondary education (Educación Secundaria Básica)
• Dimensión Paralela
• Sirabún
• Picnic
• Peregrinos
• Pequeños Peregrinos
• Ala Delta
• Alandar
• Pequeletra
• Soquetes
• Libros para Aprender

Products and services

• Libros para Aprender Government-aligned digital textbook program that delivers essential textbooks for students and teachers in Argentina, developed in collaboration with all 24 educational jurisdictions for universal curriculum access.
• Convergente Educational textbook series for basic secondary education (Secundaria Básica) that integrates disciplinary areas and develops 21st-century capacities through collaborative and cooperative projects.
• Dimensión Paralela New educational textbook series for basic secondary education featuring an exploratory pedagogical approach designed for secondary-level students.
• Sirabún Early childhood education textbook series for the initial level (ages 4-5), integrating capabilities, experience domains, and teaching areas through play, song, and expression.
• Picnic Primary education textbook series including Matemática and Prácticas del Lenguaje folders, featuring die-cut cards, games, and interactive activities organized by levels with flexible sequences for varied classroom contexts.
• Peregrinos Religious education textbook series covering grades 1-7 and communion preparation, using diary-format books that promote faith experiences through interiority, silence, and prayer.
• Pequeños Peregrinos Early childhood religious education textbook series (Sala 3-5) introducing children to Jesus's footsteps through play, song, and expression, with a focus on interiority and prayer.
• Protocolo de Integración Supplementary educational material structured as an educational game that integrates disciplinary areas and develops 21st-century capacities through collaborative and cooperative projects.
• Insignia New educational textbook series for the second cycle of primary education, focused on sciences and designed with a playful approach to motivate students.
• Literature Catalog (Literatura) Extensive catalog of 505+ literary titles including classics, illustrated albums, novels, graphic novels, and children's literature across multiple age ranges and themes.
• Education Catalog (Educación) Catalog of 45+ educational textbooks covering inicial, primaria, secundaria, and bachillerato levels across various subjects.

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Argentine Ministry of Education (24 Jurisdictions)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Edelvives Argentina partnered with Argentina's Ministry of Education and all 24 jurisdictions to develop and distribute digital textbooks for the 2026 academic year through the Libros para Aprender program. Materials were selected incorporating perspectives and singularities of each jurisdiction, ensuring universal access to essential educational content.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Editorial Kapelusz: Historic Argentine educational publisher with deep penetration in local schools, competing directly with Edelvives Argentina for primary and secondary textbook adoptions.
• Santillana (Grupo PRISA): One of the largest Spanish-language educational publishers globally, with deep presence across Spain and Latin America including Argentina; competes head-on with Edelvives in K–12 textbooks and literature.
• Vicens Vives: Barcelona-based educational publisher producing K–12 textbooks and pedagogical materials for Spain and international Spanish-speaking markets; closely comparable by geography, scale, and product mix.
• SM Ediciones: Spanish-founded educational publisher with strong LATAM footprint and a catalog of textbooks and children's literature that mirrors Edelvives' dual education/literature model.
• Anaya (Grupo Anaya): Major Spanish K–12 textbook publisher offering project-based series across primary and secondary education, overlapping directly with Edelvives' Convergente and Picnic offerings.
• Norma (Editorial Norma): Latin American educational and children's book publisher operating across Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and other markets; comparable as a regional Spanish-language publisher with school-channel focus.
• Loqueleo (Santillana): Children's and young adult literature imprint under Santillana with broad Spanish-language catalog; directly comparable to Edelvives' 505+ title literature catalog and school-channel literature distribution.

Broad incumbents

• Pearson Education: Global education incumbent with K–12 and higher-ed publishing across multiple regions; competes with Edelvives especially in digital and English-language learning products in international markets.
• Houghton Mifflin Harcourt: Large U.S.-headquartered K–12 publisher with growing international presence; broader incumbent that competes in curriculum-aligned core subject textbooks where Edelvives operates.
• McGraw-Hill Education: Global educational publisher serving K–12 and higher education with textbooks and digital platforms; a broader incumbent that competes where Edelvives extends into English-language or international curricula.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/edelvivesarg
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCpw5tk09rA8tyMwRf3tqAyg
• Facebookfacebook.com/edelvives.argentina
• Instagraminstagram.com/edelvivesargentina
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/edelvives

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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