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diciembre 23, 2025
Coursera y Udemy se fusionarán en una operación de US$2.500 millones para fortalecer formación en IA
Accionistas de Udemy recibirán 0,800 acciones de Coursera por cada título Foto: Cortesía
TL;DR
- Coursera and Udemy are merging in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $2.5 billion.
- The merger is driven by the rising global demand for skills related to AI adoption in the workplace.
- The combined platform will offer enhanced capabilities for learners, corporate clients, and instructors.
- The integrated company plans to accelerate AI-driven product development and expand its global presence.
- Significant operational efficiencies and cost synergies of an estimated $115 million annually are projected.
- Udemy shareholders will receive 0.800 Coursera shares per Udemy share, representing a 26% premium.
- Post-merger, Coursera shareholders will own approximately 59% and Udemy shareholders 41% of the combined company.
- The transaction has been unanimously approved by both companies' boards and is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals.