Makeblock

Makeblock is a Robotics startup based in China, founded in 2011. The company, led by founder and CEO Jasen Wang, strives to enable individuals to turn their ideas into tangible products through innovation and technology. Makeblock focuses on providing a continuum of solutions to make Computer Science and STEAM education engaging and accessible to all, particularly targeting teachers and schools. The organization comprises several divisions, including MakeX, Makeblock, and the newly established Makeblock Education, each built on the foundation of affordable hardware and intuitive software. Their latest Series C investment of CNY300.00M on 30 August 2018 was funded by Everest Venture Capital, Sequoia China, CICC, GX Capital, and Guangzhou Yuexiu Industrial Investment Fund. Makeblock's mission is to empower educators and students with the tools and resources to foster a growth mindset and develop 21st-century skills. Through their education solutions and global competitions, they aim to cultivate a new generation of creators, inventors, and entrepreneurs.