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Makeblock is a robotics company founded 2013, based in China, developing 7 robots primarily in the Education category.
CAPITAL & EVIDENCE
Makeblock has raised US$74.0M across 2 confirmed rounds, last valued at US$367.0M (Aug 2018) and has 1 cited customer but no deployment on record.
Raised
US$74.0M
across 2 confirmed rounds · latest Aug 2018 · Series C
Valued at US$367.0M · Aug 2018 · source ↗
- Aug 2018· Series C· US$44.0M· led by CICC ALPHA· The Robot Report ↗· 48 outlets
- Mar 2017· Series B· US$30.0M· investors: Evolution Media China, Shenzhen Capital Group Co. Ltd· SiliconANGLE ↗
Confirmed rounds recorded from January 2017. Every amount links to its source.
Correct this →Shipped
1customer cited
named in a public source · no deployment on record
- 20,000 schools worldwide· 2022en.wikipedia.org ↗
A deployment is recorded when a public source names both the customer and the robot, or the maker confirms it. Nothing here counts against Makeblock.
Add a deployment →Global STEM education company for coding, robotics, and maker kits
Makeblock is a Shenzhen-based Chinese STEM education company founded in 2013. It develops robotics hardware, coding robot kits, software, laser cutters, and educational resources for K-12, higher education, schools, and families, including the mBot series and other learning products sold globally.
Company facts
- HQ
- Shenzhen, China
- Founded
- 2013 · 13 yrs
- Stage
- Series C · Aug 2018
- Website
- www.makeblock.com
RoboScore
63.54 RoboScore + 0.00 Momentum· Strong evidence
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6 of 6 factors known. How it's calculated
Awards & recognition
- Gold Winner of the International Design Excellence Award (IDEA)2017core-electronics.com.au ↗
- Good Design Award in Japan2017core-electronics.com.au ↗
Milestones
Makeblock was founded in Shenzhen, China.
Press coverage
- Makeblock
Wikipedia
- Makeblock Co Ltd - Company Profile and News
Bloomberg
Active products by Makeblock
7 shown| # | Category | Key specs | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | mBot | Education | Top speed 0.2 m/s·Runtime 1 hr | $70 | — | 58.5 |
| 2 |  | mBot2 | Education | Top speed 0.2 m/s·Runtime 1.5 hr | $150 | 2023 | 58.5 |
| 3 |  | Makeblock mBot Ranger | Education | Runtime 2 hr | $170 | — | 57.3 |
| 4 |  | mBot2 Rover Robotics Kit | Education | Top speed 0.2 m/s·Runtime 5 hr | $260 | — | 51.6 |
| 5 |  | Codey Rocky | Education | Runtime 2 hr | $140 | — | 51.4 |
| 6 |  | Makeblock mTiny | Education | Runtime 2.5 hr | $230 | — | 51.4 |
| 7 |  | Makeblock mBot Ultimate | Education | Runtime 2 hr | $400 | — | 50.8 |
Education buying guides
Industry Knowledge →
The Education Robot Vendor RFP: Questions and Red Flags
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A 90-Day Classroom Robotics Rollout Playbook
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Decision Framework: Matching Robots to Grade Band and Learning Goals
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