Arcux
Arcux – Cursos online para arquitectos.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| investor | €0.0 | round | |
$50.0k | Seed | ||
| Total Funding | 000k | ||
Arcux is a Peru-based company that operates a SaaS platform focused on continuous learning for professionals in the architecture, design, engineering, and construction sectors. The initial concept for an online education and services platform centered on the architecture niche was conceived in 2017 by co-founders Edward Espinoza and Gander Apaza in Arequipa, Peru. They identified a gap in the market for high-quality, accessible professional development, as similar offerings were prevalent in fields like marketing and programming but lacking in architecture.
The company's mission was to leverage technology to democratize access to industry knowledge, breaking geographical and language barriers for architects worldwide. In 2018, Arcux launched its Minimum Viable Product (MVP) along with its first courses, which gained rapid, organic traction through social media, attracting thousands of students from Latin America and beyond within the first week. This initial success validated the market need. A significant milestone was achieved in August 2019 when Arcux was selected as a winner in the Startup Perú national competition, an initiative by the Peruvian Ministry of Production to foster innovative startups. The firm has received funding from investors including StartUp Peru and Utec Ventures.
Arcux's business model is centered on its online platform, which provides self-paced courses, professional certifications, and community-based learning. The platform offers over 140 courses covering a wide array of specialized software and topics such as BIM, 3D modeling, visualization, and architectural design. Clients, primarily students and professionals in the construction industry, can access this content through a subscription model, with options for 24/7 learning. The curriculum is developed and taught by industry-leading professionals from various countries, ensuring high-quality and relevant educational content.
Keywords: online education, EdTech, architecture courses, engineering training, construction professionals, SaaS, BIM training, design software courses, professional development, e-learning platform, continuing education, AEC industry, Arequipa startup, Startup Perú, Gander Apaza, Edward Espinoza, Utec Ventures, architectural visualization, 3D modeling, online certification