Tynker

Tynker is a leading K-12 creative coding platform with a mission to empower kids to become creators of technology. Founded in 2012, the company's platform enables students to develop the coding skills necessary to design and power animations, games, music, robots, drones, smart devices, and virtual worlds like Minecraft. Their highly successful coding curriculum has been used by one in three U.S. K-8 schools, 150,000 schools globally, and over 100 million kids across 150 countries. Tynker has established partnerships with renowned brands such as BBC Learning, Google, Microsoft, Mattel, and NASA. The company aims to provide every child with a solid foundation in STEM and be part of the rapidly growing industry with excellent career prospects. In their most recent funding round, Tynker secured a $7.10M Series A investment on May 31, 2016, with participation from notable investors including GSV Ventures, Felicis Ventures, Reach Capital, Cervin Ventures, HIGHLINE vc, New Ground Ventures, Krishna Bharat, and Cory Reid. Tynker's dedication to preparing young minds for the digital future, combined with its impressive investor backing and extensive reach, positions it as a formidable player in the Education industry. To learn more about Tynker and its commitment to inspiring the next generation to change the world through code, visit their website at https://www.tynker.com/parents.