Who founded Makewonder?

Makewonder was founded by Vikas Gupta.

Who are Makewonder's investors?

Makewonder's investors include Madrona Venture Group, WI Harper Group, Bright Success Capital, CRV (Charles River Ventures), GV (Google Ventures), Maven Ventures, StartX, Tencent Holdings.

How much funding has Makewonder raised?

Makewonder has disclosed $2.5M raised across 1 round.

Where is Makewonder headquartered?

Makewonder is headquartered in San Mateo, US.

Makewonder

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San Mateo, US · 8 known investors

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Acquired by MORAVIA Education February 2026 · terms undisclosed · source ↗

Wonder Workshop provides educational robots, curriculum, and professional development services to school districts for K-8 STEM initiatives.

EdTech Hardware Robotics

Founders & leadership

Vikas GuptaFounder

Kent BatesCFOChief Financial Officer at Wonder Workshop

Mikal GreavesFounder

Saurabh Gupta FounderFounder at ClickPe

Board

Scott Jacobson Board directorManaging Director at Madrona Venture Group

Jimmy LuBoard director

George Zachary Board directorInvestor at CRV (Charles River Ventures)

Investors · 8

Madrona Venture Grouplisted by Madrona Venture GroupSeattle · $2M – $10M

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WI Harper Grouplisted by WI Harper GroupSan Francisco · $5M – $15M

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Bright Success Capitalreported

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CRV (Charles River Ventures)reportedBay Area · $250K – $5M

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GV (Google Ventures)reportedMountain View · $250K – $50M

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Maven VenturesreportedPalo Alto · $1M

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StartXreportedStanford · $10K – $1M

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Tencent HoldingsreportedShenzhen

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Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$2.5M disclosed across 1 round · 2020

▶$2.5MraisedApr 2020 · 3 investors · Other Technology

Rule 506(b)

Officers, directors & promoters on the filing

Scott JacobsonDirector
Vikas GuptaExecutive Officer, Director
Jimmy LuDirector
George ZacharyDirector
Kent BatesExecutive Officer

Offering amount: $4M
Amount sold: $2.5M
First sale: Mar 2020
Incorporated: Corporation, Delaware
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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In the news

Educational robot maker Wonder Workshop raises $41M from Tencent, Madrona and others – GeekWiregeekwire.com · Oct 2017

STEM Grants and Funding Resources!makewonder.com · Aug 2017

Wonder Workshop raises a $20M Series B roundblog.makewonder.com · Jul 2016

Wonder Workshop Raises Additional $6.9 Million To Expand Platform For Playful Robots That Help Children Learn To Codeprnewswire.com · May 2015

Frequently asked questions

What does Makewonder do?: Wonder Workshop provides educational robots, curriculum, and professional development services to school districts for K-8 STEM initiatives.
Who founded Makewonder?: Makewonder was founded by Vikas Gupta.
Who are Makewonder's investors?: Makewonder's investors include Madrona Venture Group, WI Harper Group, Bright Success Capital, CRV (Charles River Ventures), GV (Google Ventures), Maven Ventures, StartX, Tencent Holdings.
How much funding has Makewonder raised?: Makewonder has disclosed $2.5M raised across 1 round.
Where is Makewonder headquartered?: Makewonder is headquartered in San Mateo, US.