Nominis

Based in Barcelona, Nominis is an educational technology firm established in 2020 that provides a digital English language learning platform for primary school children. The company targets both families and schools, offering a fully digital, autonomous method where children can learn at their own pace without direct supervision from parents or teachers. The business model appears to be subscription-based, presenting itself as a cost-effective alternative to traditional language academies, with prices up to ten times lower.

The company was founded by Rodrigo Servert, who serves as CEO, and Roberta Madrazo, the Educational Director. The platform's methodology is centered around storytelling, using interactive, illustrated stories narrated by native speakers to create an engaging learning adventure. Daily sessions are designed to be short, typically around 15 minutes. The service incorporates gamification elements, such as virtual educational pets that children can care for, guiding them through their English learning journey. To keep parents involved, the platform provides a daily summary of their child's session and real-time progress tracking.

Nominis leverages artificial intelligence to develop its educational content, including illustrations and audio, and has incorporated an AI-powered voice recognition feature for speaking exercises. Since its inception, the company has secured multiple rounds of funding. It raised €180,000 in a seed round in late 2021, followed by €140,000 in public funding from a European Union agency in 2022. In 2023, Nominis closed another financing round of €340,000 led by impact fund Ship2B Ventures, with participation from First Drop, Aticco Ventures, and several angel investors. These funds are intended to fuel product development, national expansion, and team growth, particularly in technology and content creation.

Keywords: edtech, language learning, English for kids, online education, gamified learning, primary education, digital academy, storytelling education, AI in education, voice recognition learning, educational software, B2C edtech, subscription learning, interactive stories, educational pets, parental tracking, Barcelona startup, Rodrigo Servert, Roberta Madrazo