Piper Inc.

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Piper Inc. specializes in STEM education through innovative, hands-on learning products that engage students in coding, circuitry, and computer assembly.Founded in 2014 in San Francisco, US, Piper Inc. develops educational products designed to facilitate STEM learning. The company has made three deals, with the most recent one on September 14, 2017, when it completed a Series A funding round of USD 7.6 mn led by Owl Ventures, joined by Reach Capital and StartX. The company was co-founded by Joel Sadler, Mark Pavlyukovskyy, Morgan Giddings, and its current CEO is David Lundgren. Piper operates without known subsidiaries or pivots in its business strategy.Piper offers innovative educational products designed to engage students in STEM learning through hands-on experiences. The core offerings include the Piper Computer Kit and the Piper Make products, which blend physical building with virtual storytelling to teach concepts of circuitry, coding, and computer assembly. The Piper Computer Kit enables users to build a functioning computer and learn coding through Minecraft: Pi Edition, while the Piper Make products allow exploration of circuitry and coding through various projects. These products are aimed at K-12 students and educators, with implementations reported in over 500 school districts across the US, along with a customer base that includes individual learners, parents, and educational institutions across North America and select international regions.Piper generates revenue through direct sales of its educational kits and subscription-based partnerships with educational institutions, primarily schools and educational organizations. Products like the Piper Computer Kit and Piper Make are sold as standalone items, with pricing tailored for both individual consumers and institutional buyers. Additionally, Piper provides educator resources and bundled options to facilitate hands-on learning in classrooms, supporting a broad market reach in the educational sector.Following the recent Series A funding round of USD 7.6 mn on September 14, 2017, Piper plans to leverage this capital to enhance its product offerings and explore new markets. The company is currently developing additional educational products aimed at broadening its engagement with STEM learning. Furthermore, Piper seeks to expand its reach into new geographic regions, although specific target markets and timelines have not been disclosed. The funding will support these initiatives, enabling the company to enhance its product development and market penetration strategies.