KINOO, INC.
Oakland, US · 1 known investors
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Kibeam makes a screen-free, AI-powered handheld wand that works with real paper books to teach early literacy skills such as phonological awareness, vocabulary, and decoding. It is built for young readers, parents, and educators, and provides student-level data and reading insights based on the Science of Reading.
Founders & leadership
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David StiehrFounder
Investors · 1
Non-dilutive funding · 1 SBIR/STTR award
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Education | Phase I | 2023 | $250K |
Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.
Frequently asked questions
- What does KINOO, INC. do?
- Kibeam makes a screen-free, AI-powered handheld wand that works with real paper books to teach early literacy skills such as phonological awareness, vocabulary, and decoding. It is built for young readers, parents, and educators, and provides student-level data and reading insights based on the Science of Reading.
- Who founded KINOO, INC.?
- KINOO, INC. was founded by David Stiehr.
- Who are KINOO, INC.'s investors?
- KINOO, INC.'s investors include Hustle Fund.
- Where is KINOO, INC. headquartered?
- KINOO, INC. is headquartered in Oakland, US.

