# Bitsbox

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/bitsbox

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: Boulder, US
- Website: www.bitsbox.com
- Total disclosed funding: $3.6M
- Latest round: Series A (Jun 1, 2018)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

Bitsbox offers innovative educational coding tools for children aged 6 to 12, empowering young learners to create their own applications through engaging subscription-based coding projects.Founded in 2014 by Aidan Chopra, Bitsbox is headquartered in Boulder, US. The company specializes in providing coding resources for children and has successfully raised a total of USD 2.30 mn through 4 funding deals, with the most recent being a Series A round on June 1, 2018, attracting investments from Flywheel Ventures and Stout Street Capital.Bitsbox specializes in educational coding tools designed specifically for children aged 6 to 12 years, providing an engaging platform for young learners to create their own applications. The core product offerings include subscription-based boxes that contain a mix of coding projects ranging from simple to more complex tasks, allowing children to learn programming by modifying existing code and creating unique applications. Bitsbox aims to make coding accessible to all children, regardless of prior experience, and appeals to both boys and girls. The service has garnered a global customer base, with subscribers from over 70 countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and several nations across Europe and Asia. The platform is designed to run on any device with a web browser, thus ensuring wide accessibility for users.Bitsbox operates on a subscription model, with pricing plans starting at USD 16.95 per month for its educational boxes. Each subscription typically includes a variety of coding projects that encourage creativity and problem-solving among children, helping drive engagement and retention among users. The company also runs promotional campaigns, such as offering discounts through promotional codes, to attract new customers. Bitsbox primarily engages with consumers directly, catering to parents and educators who are looking for innovative ways to teach coding to children. The combination of its subscription service and the appealing, hands-on nature of its products positions Bitsbox favorably within the growing educational technology market.In 2018, Bitsbox raised USD 2.30 mn in a Series A funding round to enhance its offerings and expand its market presence. The company is focused on developing new coding projects aimed at young learners, with plans to introduce these products in the next year. Additionally, Bitsbox aims to extend its reach into European and Asian markets by 2025, leveraging the recent funding to support its growth strategies and increase its global customer base.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Jun 1, 2018, $2.3M — Flywheel Ventures, Stout Street Capital
- Seed, Oct 1, 2016, $0.9M — Rockies Venture Fund, Golden Angels Investors
- Seed, Aug 18, 2015, $0.4M — Flywheel Ventures

## Investors

- Flywheel Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/flywheel-ventures) — Seed, Series A
- Rockies Venture Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/rockies-venture-fund) — Seed
- Golden Angels Investors (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/golden-angels-investors) — Seed
- Stout Street Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/stout-street-capital) — Series A