9 years ago

pi-top Secures $4.3M to Expand Global Edtech Reach

  • pi-top, a London-based startup specializing in computing and learn-to-code solutions, has secured £3.5 million (around $4.3 million) in Series A funding led by Hambro Perks with participation from Committed Capital

  • The company, which started as a student project in 2014, has now raised over £4.9 million in total

  • pi-top's products include the pi-top laptop and the pi-topCEED desktop computer, both designed to simplify coding education for students aged 10-16

  • The funding will be used to expand the company's global reach and further develop its software offerings, including its gamified coding learning tools CEEDUniverse and pi-topCODER.

      • ProblemEducation

      "Schools are struggling to teach computer science and STEM subjects effectively, especially in a way that is engaging for students. Many schools are lacking the resources and budgets to provide adequate learning tools."

      Solution

      "Pi-top provides a low-cost, high-quality hardware and software solution that makes learning to code fun and engaging for students. They offer devices that can be used as both laptops and desktops, and their software is designed to be user-friendly and curriculum-aligned."

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