LittleBits

Inspiring learners to turn ideas into inventions

Boulder, United States · Founded 2011 · $59.8M raised

Headquarters
Boulder, Colorado
Employees
51–200
Founded
2011
Business Model
B2C
Total Funding
$59.8M
Last Round
$44.2M Series CJun 2015
Rounds
4

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About

Founded in 2011 by Ayah Bdeir, LittleBits creates open-source electronic building block kits designed to make electronics accessible to everyone. Its magnetic snap-together modules—called Bits—combine hardware, software, and content to teach STEAM concepts. Acquired by Sphero in 2019, LittleBits has sold millions of kits in over 70 countries and won more than 150 awards in tech, education, and toys.

Summary

LittleBits is an EdTech company based in Boulder, United States, founded in 2011. It has raised $59.8M in total across 4 rounds, most recently a $44.2M Series C round in Jun 2015. Investors include True Ventures, DFJ and Foundry Group.

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Funding History

Series CSeries CJun 2015
$44.2M

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