• Last quarter, ODILO won the largest investment round for an educational technology company in the history of Spain; its CEO, Rodrigo Rodriguez, has been recognized by Forbes magazine as one of the 100 most creative people in the business world, and now he’s taking a step into basketball!

• ODILO, as part of its ongoing commitment to the region of Murcia, promotes local talent and invests in sports and education, as well as in the expansion of its headquarters in Cartagena, which means dozens of new jobs in the area.

• The Mayor of Cartagena, Noelia Arroyo, presided over the launch of the new name of the City’s basketball team: the ODILO FC Cartagena CB, after being sponsored by the leading company in digital education.

Madrid, 8 September 2022.- 

ODILO, the multinational company born in Cartagena and that has been breaking records since its foundation, today is taking on a new and exciting project: the sponsorship of the basketball team of the city where it took its first steps and that from now on will carry its name as ODILO FC Cartagena CB.

In the last quarter alone, the company, creator of the new category in the education market: Create your own Unlimited Learning ecosystems, has won the largest investment round for an educational technology company (Edtech) in the history of Spain (€60 million). Likewise, its CEO, Rodrigo Rodriguez, has been recognized by Forbes magazine as one of the 100 most creative people in the business world and is now venturing into basketball with the official launch of the team’s new name.

David Ayala, President of the basketball club, commented “ODILO’s sponsorship means a huge boost to the teams, since, in addition, it is an inspiration for us to see that a Cartagena company is now a multinational company recognized worldwide. That is the goal of each of the players, to, like ODILO, bring the name of Cartagena to the world”. He also informed that, “from now on, the first men’s and women’s teams, along with the entire youth team, will be called ODILO FC CARTAGENA CB“.

The Mayoress of Cartagena, Noelia Arroyo, presided over the launching event of this new stage for the teams and exclaimed “it is the moment to feel proud of what Cartageneros do from Cartagena to the rest of the world!”

A commitment to education, sports and continued investment in the region are priorities for the company. “We are very excited about promoting sports and education in Cartagena, the city where we were born and where ODILO is headquartered,” said Rodrigo Rodriguez, CEO of the company.

The company will continue to strengthen and expand its existing teams and departments in the Murcia region. In addition, it will focus on creating the largest e-learning and educational content hub in Europe in a Spanish or European city to be announced (after being awarded €60 million in an investment round).

This event represents the beginning of a new cycle for Cebé that will be encouraged from now on by big and small as the #ODILOCEBE and that will undoubtedly bring many joys for local basketball lovers.

LAUNCH VIDEO: https://youtu.be/OC5TiiCcfTA  

ABOUT ODILO

ODILO is a B2B2C company, which has created a new category in the education market: Create your own Unlimited Learning ecosystems.

ODILO allows any organization to create its own fully customized learning ecosystems and offer its users unlimited access to the world’s largest catalog of educational content (3.9 million titles, resources, and educational experiences from more than 6,300 of the best providers of books, magazines, courses, videos, audiobooks, interactive content, educational apps, movies, educational pills, etc.) and create all kinds of learning experiences without restrictions.

In addition, #UnlimitedLearning enables, through the use of artificial intelligence, the creation of unique learning paths and experiences for both organizations and users.

ODILO has the only Business Intelligence system that is capable of measuring all possible forms of learning (multiple formats and devices, in collaboration with others, in the classroom or during leisure time, on the move, etc.) allowing organizations to measure and certify any form of learning, as well as to have the data-based evidence that allows them to know the educational results of any content and methodology and thus constantly improve their training programs.

More than 8,500 organizations in over 52 countries, including governments in Europe, North America, Latin America, Southeast Asia, Australia and Africa; academic leaders such as Peking University, and top companies such as Vodafone, Nestlé or Banco Santander, have already created Unlimited Learning Ecosystems that provide access to learning to an aggregate base of 100+ million users. 

ODILO’s investors include Active Venture Partners, Kibo Ventures, JME Ventures, Endeavor Catalyst, Swanlaab Venture Factory, CDTI and Bregal Milestone.

PHOTO (from left to right): Álvaro Valdés, Sports Councilman; Gustavo Aranzana, First Team Coach; Miguel Rodríguez, ODILO Business Manager; Noelia Arroyo, Mayor of Cartagena; David Ayala, President ODILO FC Cartagena CB; Paco Belmonte, President FC Cartagena; Mariano Belmonte, Head of Sections.