# Kano Computing

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/kano-computing

- Industry: Hardware
- Headquarters: London, UK
- Website: www.kano.me
- Total disclosed funding: $46M
- Latest round: Series B (Feb 6, 2018)
- Investors on record: 8

## About

Kano Computing Limited is an educational technology company that empowers children aged 8 to 14 to learn coding through interactive, creative projects, fostering early digital skills and creativity in programming.Kano Computing Limited develops an interactive platform for learning programming. Founded in 2013 in London, UK, by Alex Klein, Kevin Putra, and Yonatan Raz-Fridman, the company has successfully completed four funding rounds with its most recent Series B round in February 2018, led by Collaborative Fund, raising USD 3.30 mn. The company is valued at USD 91.46 mn post-money.Kano World offers an interactive coding platform designed for children aged 8 to 14, enabling them to learn programming through engaging projects. Their core product includes various educational tools that allow users to create games, animations, and digital art. With a user-friendly interface, Kano helps beginners transition from simple coding blocks to powerful JavaScript applications. The platform is accessible globally, especially in markets like the United States and the United Kingdom, emphasizing experiential learning and creativity in technology education.In the most recent year, 2020, Kano Computing Limited reported revenue of USD 10,905,739.5, with an EBITDA of USD -16,582,199.2. Revenue is generated mainly through subscriptions and partnerships, allowing customers to purchase coding kits and services that enhance their educational experience.Following the Series B funding round in February 2018, which raised USD 3.30 mn, Kano Computing Limited aims to leverage this capital for product development and market expansion. The company is focused on launching new educational products designed to enhance coding skills among young learners. Expansion efforts are targeting additional geographic regions, with plans to enter new markets by the end of 2023, further broadening access to their learning platform.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Feb 6, 2018, $3.3M — Collaborative Fund
- Series B, Nov 1, 2017, $28M — Index Ventures, TriplePoint Capital, Collaborative Fund, Barclays, Breyer Capital, LocalGlobe, Thames Trust, Stanford Engineering Venture Fund
- Series A, Apr 30, 2015, $15M — Collaborative Fund, Breyer Capital
- Seed, Jun 1, 2013 — Index Ventures

## Investors

- Index Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/index-ventures) — Seed, Series B
- Collaborative Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/collaborative-fund) — Series A, Series B
- Breyer Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/breyer-capital) — Series A, Series B
- TriplePoint Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/triplepoint-capital) — Series B
- Barclays — Series B
- LocalGlobe (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/localglobe) — Series B
- Thames Trust — Series B
- Stanford Engineering Venture Fund — Series B