Makeblock Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2011

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Private

  • Employees
  • 400

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • Crowdfunding

  • Latest Deal Amount
  • $2.65M

  • Investors
  • 12

Makeblock General Information

Description

Provider of a do-it-yourself (DIY) robotics construction and programming learning platform designed to develop modular and programmable starter drone. The company's platform offers mechanical parts, multiple electronic modules and graphical programming software, enabling STEAM learners, educators and hobbyists to construct robots that can be turned into a hovercraft, car and more.

Contact Information

Ownership Status
Privately Held (backing)
Financing Status
Venture Capital-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 3rd Floor, Building C3, Nanshan iPark
  • No. 1001 Xueyuan Avenue, Nanshan District
  • Shenzhen, Guangdong 518055
  • China
+86 0755
Primary Industry
Educational and Training Services (B2C)
Other Industries
Computers, Parts and Peripherals
Educational Software
Vertical(s)
Robotics and Drones, Supply Chain Tech, EdTech
Corporate Office
  • 3rd Floor, Building C3, Nanshan iPark
  • No. 1001 Xueyuan Avenue, Nanshan District
  • Shenzhen, Guangdong 518055
  • China
+86 0755

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Makeblock Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
9. Product Crowdfunding 10-Dec-2021 $2.65M Completed Generating Revenue
8. Later Stage VC (Series C) 30-Aug-2018 Completed Generating Revenue
7. Product Crowdfunding 20-Apr-2017 Completed Generating Revenue
6. Later Stage VC (Series B) 16-Mar-2017 Completed Generating Revenue
5. Product Crowdfunding 17-May-2015 Completed Generating Revenue
4. Early Stage VC (Series A) 01-Apr-2015 Completed Generating Revenue
3. Early Stage VC 01-Jun-2013 Completed Startup
2. Product Crowdfunding 21-Jan-2013 $186K $23K Completed Startup
1. Accelerator/Incubator 13-Aug-2012 $23K $23K Completed Startup
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Makeblock Comparisons

Description
Primary
Industry
HQ Location
Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
Financing
Details
Provider of a do-it-yourself (DIY) robotics construction and programming learning platform designed to develop modular a
Educational and Training Services (B2C)
Shenzhen, China
400 As of 2021

Ahmedabad, India
 

London, United Kingdom
 
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Makeblock Competitors (10)

One of Makeblock’s 10 competitors is STEMpedia, a Accelerator/Incubator Backed company based in Ahmedabad, India.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
STEMpedia Accelerator/Incubator Backed Ahmedabad, India
SAM Labs Private Equity-Backed London, United Kingdom
Sphero Venture Capital-Backed Greenville, TX
Ozobot Venture Capital-Backed Newport Beach, CA
SmartBuddies Venture Capital-Backed Copenhagen, Denmark
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Makeblock Patents

Makeblock Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
US-D1052219-S1 Conveyor rail Active 16-May-2024
EP-4506095-A2 Control method for laser machining device, and device and computer program medium Pending 07-Dec-2023
US-D1044974-S1 Abdominal wheel Active 26-Apr-2023
US-20250041645-A1 Fire extinguishing control method, fire extinguishing system, and fire extinguishing protection system Pending 26-Nov-2022
US-D1032716-S1 Laser engraving machine Active 29-Jul-2022
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Makeblock Investors (12)

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds
CICC ALPHA Venture Capital Minority
Everest VC Venture Capital Minority
GX CAPITAL Venture Capital Minority
QC investment Venture Capital Minority
Yuexiu Financial Holdings PE/Buyout Minority
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Makeblock Investments (1)

Makeblock’s most recent deal was a Later Stage VC with Snapmaker. The deal was made on 25-Dec-2024.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Snapmaker 25-Dec-2024 Later Stage VC Electronics (B2C)
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Makeblock FAQs

  • When was Makeblock founded?

    Makeblock was founded in 2011.

  • Where is Makeblock headquartered?

    Makeblock is headquartered in Shenzhen, China.

  • What is the size of Makeblock?

    Makeblock has 400 total employees.

  • What industry is Makeblock in?

    Makeblock’s primary industry is Educational and Training Services (B2C).

  • Is Makeblock a private or public company?

    Makeblock is a Private company.

  • What is Makeblock’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Makeblock is .

  • How much funding has Makeblock raised over time?

    Makeblock has raised $80.5M.

  • Who are Makeblock’s investors?

    CICC ALPHA, Everest VC, GX CAPITAL, QC investment, and Yuexiu Financial Holdings are 5 of 12 investors who have invested in Makeblock.

  • Who are Makeblock’s competitors?

    STEMpedia, SAM Labs, Sphero, Ozobot, and SmartBuddies are some of the 10 competitors of Makeblock.

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