Kano

formerly Kano Computing

A computer anyone can make.

London, United Kingdom · Founded 2013 · $61.8M raised

Headquarters
London
Employees
11–50
Founded
2013
Business Model
B2C
Website
kano.me
Total Funding
$61.8M
Last Round
$17.3M Venture RoundMay 2020
Rounds
4

Totals include recorded grants and other qualifying funding, not just equity. What counts toward funding.

About

Kano Computing builds educational hardware kits and coding software for children, combining Raspberry Pi-based computer kits with a gamified learn-to-code platform. Products have included DIY computer kits, motion sensors, camera kits, and the Kano PC (built with Microsoft). The company, founded in London in 2013, has reached millions of learners worldwide and won Time's Invention of the Year and Fast Company's 50 Most Innovative Companies.

Summary

Kano is a Developer Tools company based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2013. It has raised $61.8M in total across 4 rounds, most recently a $17.3M Venture Round in May 2020. Investors include Breyer Capital, Thames Trust and Collaborative Fund.

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Funding History

Venture RoundVenture RoundMay 2020
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