# Coco Coders

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/coco-coders

- Industry: Education/Training
- Headquarters: Incline Village, US
- Website: www.cococoders.com/
- Total disclosed funding: $2.5M
- Latest round: Seed (May 31, 2024)
- Investors on record: 7

## About

Coco Coders, Inc. is a US-based company providing online coding lessons tailored for children aged 6 to 14, focusing on fundamental coding skills and creative project development. Founded by Elizabeth Tweedale (CEO) in 2016 and headquartered in Incline Village, US, Coco Coders, Inc. specializes in online coding education for children. In May 2024, Coco Coders, Inc. raised USD 2.5 million in seed funding led by Homegrown Capital, with participation from Amrock Ventures, InnoVenture Iowa, Battle Born Venture, South Dakota First Capital Management, O Leary Ventures and Wefunder. Other unspecified investors also participated in this round. Coco Coders specializes in providing online coding lessons tailored for children aged 6 to 14 years. Their primary offerings include introductory coding classes that utilize block-based programming through Scratch for younger students and text-based coding in Python for older children. The curriculum is designed to progress students through core coding concepts, enabling them to create their own digital projects while developing problem-solving skills. Additionally, students can advance to learning more complex programming languages such as JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. Coco Coders serves an international client base, including families and educational institutions, and is committed to fostering a flexible and inclusive learning environment, accommodating students with diverse learning needs such as autism, ADHD, and dyslexia. The company's lessons are available in various geographical markets, focusing on North America, Europe, and parts of Asia, thereby reaching a broad audience of young learners.Coco Coders generates revenue primarily through subscription-based pricing models for their coding classes. Clients typically enroll in courses structured around 12-week programs or opt for promotional packages such as a 60-minute free introductory lesson followed by discounted rates for the initial months of lessons. Revenue is derived from direct-to-consumer transactions, where parents purchase access to the coding curriculum for their children. Pricing plans reflect the duration and complexity of the courses, with specific offerings targeting different age groups and skill levels. The company operates with a focus on long-term engagement, allowing parents to pause or cancel subscriptions at any time, thus creating a flexible financial structure that accommodates varying customer needs. In May 2024, Coco Coders, Inc. raised USD 2.5 million in seed funding led by Homegrown Capital, with participation from Amrock Ventures, InnoVenture Iowa, Battle Born Venture, South Dakota First Capital Management, O Leary Ventures and Wefunder. The company will use the funding to expand school partnerships, grow AI literacy offerings, and scale access to live online technology education programs across the United States.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, May 31, 2024, $2.5M — Battle Born Venture, Homegrown Capital, O Leary Ventures, Amrock Ventures, South Dakota First Capital Management, InnoVenture Iowa, Wefunder

## Investors

- Battle Born Venture — Seed
- Homegrown Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/homegrown-capital) — Seed
- O Leary Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/o-leary-ventures-2) — Seed
- Amrock Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/amrock-ventures) — Seed
- South Dakota First Capital Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/south-dakota-first-capital-management) — Seed
- InnoVenture Iowa — Seed
- Wefunder (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/wefunder) — Seed