Sphero was founded by Adam Wilson in 2010.

Who are Sphero's investors?

Sphero's investors include Disney Accelerator, Foundry, Grishin Robotics, Mercato Partners, Techstars, SK Ventures, Sway Ventures.

Where is Sphero headquartered?

Sphero is headquartered in Boulder, US.

Sphero

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Boulder, US · Founded 2010 · 108 employees on LinkedIn · 7 known investors

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Sphero manufactures programmable robots and STEAM-based educational tools designed for students to learn coding, science, music, and the arts. The company serves educational institutions and students seeking hands-on learning in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

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Founders & leadership

Sphero was founded in 2010 by Adam Wilson.

Adam WilsonFounder, Project Manager - Home Robotics2015–2017

Ian BernsteinFounder

Investors · 7

Disney Acceleratorlisted by Disney Accelerator

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Foundrylisted by FoundryBoulder · $250K – $15M

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Grishin Roboticslisted by Grishin RoboticsSilicon Valley · $250K – $1M

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Mercato Partnerslisted by Mercato PartnersSalt Lake City

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Techstarslisted by TechstarsBoulder · $220K

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SK Venturesreported

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Sway VenturesreportedNewport Beach

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Founder mafia

3 people who came through Sphero went on to found or lead other companies.

Mike CappsMember of the Board of DirectorsFounded Diveplane +2 Canon ReevesMechanical Engineer & Product ManagerFounded Pipedream Steven DourmashkinProduct ManagerFounded Chiplytics

Frequently asked questions

What does Sphero do?: Sphero manufactures programmable robots and STEAM-based educational tools designed for students to learn coding, science, music, and the arts. The company serves educational institutions and students seeking hands-on learning in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Who founded Sphero?: Sphero was founded by Adam Wilson in 2010.
Who are Sphero's investors?: Sphero's investors include Disney Accelerator, Foundry, Grishin Robotics, Mercato Partners, Techstars, SK Ventures, Sway Ventures.
Where is Sphero headquartered?: Sphero is headquartered in Boulder, US.