Open English
Open English is an online English language school founded in 2006 and launched commercially in 2008. Based in Caracas, Venezuela, the company aims to make high-quality English learning accessible across Latin America and beyond. The founder and CEO, Andres Moreno, created a platform that offers a convenient and cost-effective alternative to traditional language schools. The company provides a variety of services, including Open English Adult, which features on-demand live group and private lessons available 24/7. Open English Junior caters to children aged 8 to 14, offering a fun, self-paced learning experience with live instructor guidance. Open English Business focuses on enhancing language skills for teams and companies, providing tailored classes in English and Spanish along with progress tracking for HR managers. With over 1.5 million individual learners and a diverse range of enterprise clients, Open English has established a strong presence in the EdTech sector. The company employs native English-speaking teachers and utilizes interactive technology to ensure classes are available around the clock, allowing students to learn at their own pace.
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Headcount trend
Open English went from 1,280 employees in Jul 2023 to 1,220 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 57 people joined, 94 left.
Headcount data through Jun 2025
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Funding
- Apr 2025 · $2M · Acadian Software, TCV, Flybridge Capital Partners
- May 2022 · $7.3M
- Apr 2013 · Series D · $65M · Technology Crossover Ventures
- Jul 2012 · Series C · $43M · Insight Venture Partners
- May 2011 · Series B · $4.3M · Flybridge Capital Partners
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How many employees does Open English have?
Open English has about 1,220 employees, down 1.1% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.
What is Open English's revenue per employee?
Open English makes about $328K in revenue per employee, based on $400M annual revenue and 1,220 employees.
How much funding has Open English raised?
Open English has raised $121.54M in total funding.
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