Tech Company Financing Transactions

Makeblock Funding Round

On 3/17/2017, Makeblock raised $30 million in Series B financing from Evolution Media Growth Partners, Shenzhen Hepalink Pharmaceutical and private investors.

Transaction Overview

Company Name
Announced On
3/17/2017
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$30,000,000
Round
Series B
Investors

Evolution Media Growth Partners (Lead Investor) (Jason Ding)

Shenzhen Hepalink Pharmaceutical (Lead Investor)

Proceeds Purpose
The funding supports Makeblock's expansion into new markets, as well as further product development and diversification of STEM education hardware, software and curriculum resources for educators, children and hobbyists.

Company Information

Company Status
Private & Independent
Industry
EdTech
Mailing Address
3rd Floor Building C3 Nanshan iPark No.1001 Xueyuan Ave. Nan
Shenzhen Guangdong Province, 518055
China
Email Address
Overview
Founded in 2011, Makeblock is a leading DIY robotics construction and programming learning platform for makers, STEM learners, educators and hobbyists.
Profile
Makeblock LinkedIn Company Profile
Social Media
Makeblock Company Twitter Account
Company News
Makeblock News
Facebook
Makeblock on Facebook
YouTube
Makeblock on YouTube

Management Team

Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
Jasen Wang
  Jasen Wang LinkedIn Profile  Jasen Wang Twitter Account  Jasen Wang News  Jasen Wang on Facebook


 

 

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