Our Story in Numbers
From a small Perth office in 2018 to educating thousands of Australians about financial analysis – here's how kytheraulos grew into the country's most trusted financial education platform.
The Foundation Years
Marcus Wellington and Sarah Chen started kytheraulos from a cramped office above a coffee shop in Perth's CBD. Both were frustrated by the gap between academic finance theory and real-world application. Marcus had spent twelve years as a portfolio analyst, while Sarah brought her background in educational design.
- Developed our first comprehensive financial analysis curriculum
- Launched with 47 students in our inaugural program
- Established partnerships with three major Australian financial institutions
- Created the foundational methodology that still guides our teaching today
Expansion and Recognition
The pandemic actually accelerated our growth as professionals sought financial literacy during uncertain times. We moved to our current Bunbury location and expanded our team significantly. This period marked our transition from a local education provider to a nationally recognized institution.
- Graduated over 1,200 students across Australia
- Launched our advanced portfolio management specialization
- Received accreditation from the Australian Financial Planning Association
- Expanded our faculty to include 12 industry professionals
- Developed our signature practical project methodology
Innovation and Future Vision
Today, we're proud to have educated over 3,800 Australians in financial analysis fundamentals. Our graduates work across major banks, investment firms, and government agencies. Looking ahead, we're developing new programs in sustainable finance and fintech innovation to meet evolving industry demands.
- Maintaining 94% student satisfaction across all programs
- Partnership network spanning 15 major financial institutions
- Alumni working in leadership roles across Australia's finance sector
- Continuous curriculum updates reflecting current market conditions
- Research collaboration with three Australian universities
Meet Our Founder
Marcus Wellington
Founder & Educational Director
After spending over a decade analyzing investment portfolios for some of Australia's largest super funds, Marcus recognized a critical gap in practical financial education. His frustration with graduates who knew theory but couldn't interpret a cash flow statement led him to create kytheraulos's hands-on learning approach.
Practical First
Every concept we teach is immediately applied through real case studies and current market examples from Australian companies.
Accessible Learning
Complex financial concepts broken down into digestible modules that build systematically on each other.
Career Focused
Our curriculum directly addresses skills employers seek, with input from hiring managers across the finance industry.