San Francisco, United States
Play Piper, LLC, established in 2014 and based in San Francisco, CA, is an innovative leader in the EdTech sphere. The company stands out with its flagship product, the Piper Computer Kit, a DIY computing platform designed for children aged 8 and above. Its motto, "THE INVENTORS OF TOMORROW START WITH PIPER," echoes its mission to cultivate digital fluency and inspire young minds through interactive STEAM learning experiences.
With support from prominent investors like Owl Ventures, Reach Capital, and university-affiliated funds such as Stanford’s StartX Fund LLC and the Trustees of Princeton University, Play Piper has successfully secured a total of $13M USD across two funding rounds. The latest was a $7.60M Series A investment, finalized on September 14, 2017, attracting investors including AltaIR Capital, SV Tech Ventures, and Chaac Ventures.
The Piper Computer Kit is reaching children worldwide, being utilized in over one thousand schools to enrich educational experiences. The company offers a standards-aligned STEAM curriculum, enhancing both in-classroom and at-home learning. As the demand for STEAM education rises, Play Piper's growth trajectory and its potential to pioneer educational technology make it an attractive prospect for further investment.
