Makeblock Overview
- Year Founded
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2011

- Status
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Private
- Employees
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400

- Latest Deal Type
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Crowdfunding
- Latest Deal Amount
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$2.65M
- Investors
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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
Website
www.makeblock.comCorporate Office
- 3rd Floor, Building C3, Nanshan iPark
- No. 1001 Xueyuan Avenue, Nanshan District
- Shenzhen, Guangdong 518055
- China
Corporate Office
- 3rd Floor, Building C3, Nanshan iPark
- No. 1001 Xueyuan Avenue, Nanshan District
- Shenzhen, Guangdong 518055
- China
Makeblock Valuation & Funding
Deal Type | Date | Amount | Raised to Date | Post-Val | Status | Stage |
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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 |
Makeblock Comparisons
Industry
Financing
Details
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 |
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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 |
Makeblock Patents
Makeblock Recent Patent Activity
Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
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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 |
Makeblock Signals
Makeblock Investors (12)
Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds |
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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 |
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 |
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Snapmaker | 25-Dec-2024 | Later Stage VC | Electronics (B2C) |
Makeblock FAQs
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When was Makeblock founded?
Makeblock was founded in 2011.
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Where is Makeblock headquartered?
Makeblock is headquartered in Shenzhen, China.
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What is the size of Makeblock?
Makeblock has 400 total employees.
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What industry is Makeblock in?
Makeblock’s primary industry is Educational and Training Services (B2C).
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Is Makeblock a private or public company?
Makeblock is a Private company.
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What is Makeblock’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Makeblock is
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How much funding has Makeblock raised over time?
Makeblock has raised $80.5M.
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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.
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Who are Makeblock’s competitors?
STEMpedia, SAM Labs, Sphero, Ozobot, and SmartBuddies are some of the 10 competitors of Makeblock.
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