Kano secures £800k Series B follow-on investment from Microsoft to expand international sales.
The funding coincides with a worldwide partnership to launch the new buildable Kano PC.
Kano designs and manufactures buildable educational computers and software suites aimed at teaching young people coding and design skills. The company is known for creating modular devices that encourage sustainable technology use in schools and homes.
Kano has secured £800k in Series B follow-on funding from Microsoft. The investment accompanies a wider commercial partnership aimed at supporting the worldwide rollout of the new Kano PC as demand for home learning equipment rises. The fresh capital will help the company expand its reach into markets such as Japan and the Middle East while meeting growing global interest in affordable educational technology.
From the founder
"The new Kano PC is coming out at a crucial time,"
Alex Klein
Cofounder & CEO at Kano
Investor perspective
"The Education sector is undergoing massive change enabled by technology, and our collaboration with Kano is truly advancing the vision of “technology for all,”"
Jordan Chrysafidis
General Manager, Worldwide Education Device Sales, Microsoft
Use of funds
- 01Expand into international markets