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KinderLab Robotics

Waltham, US · Founded 2013 · Delaware corporation · 1 known investors

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KinderLab Robotics makes KIBO, a screen-free STEAM robotics kit for elementary-age children that they build, decorate, and program using tangible wooden coding blocks. The product is aimed at educators and young learners to develop computational thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills.

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Founders & leadership

KinderLab Robotics was founded in 2013 by Marina Bers.

MBMarina Bers
Marina BersCo-founder and Chief ScientistMarina Bers is the Augustus Long Professor of Education at Boston College and Director of the DevTech research group, which she founded at Tufts University. She holds a PhD from the MIT Media Laboratory and has developed early childhood computer science learning technologies including the ScratchJr programming language and the KIBO robotic kit.
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Mitchell Umaschi RosenbergNamed on SEC filing

Board

PQ
Pei QiBoard director
RL
Robert LeahyBoard director

Investors · 1

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$1M disclosed across 1 round · 2017

▶$1MraisedJan 2017 · 6 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Marina BersDirector
  • Robert LeahyDirector
  • Pei QiDirector
  • Mitchell Umaschi RosenbergExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$1M
Amount sold
$1M
Proceeds to insiders
$100K
First sale
Jan 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2013
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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Frequently asked questions

What does KinderLab Robotics do?
KinderLab Robotics makes KIBO, a screen-free STEAM robotics kit for elementary-age children that they build, decorate, and program using tangible wooden coding blocks. The product is aimed at educators and young learners to develop computational thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills.
Who founded KinderLab Robotics?
KinderLab Robotics was founded by Marina Bers in 2013.
Who are KinderLab Robotics's investors?
KinderLab Robotics's investors include BRC Innovation.
How much funding has KinderLab Robotics raised?
KinderLab Robotics has disclosed $1M raised across 1 round.
Where is KinderLab Robotics headquartered?
KinderLab Robotics is headquartered in Waltham, US.