Sphero
PrivateLast Round
VC Round
Jun 14, 2018
Total Funding Raised
$82.24M
Company Overview
Sphero is an educational technology company that creates programmable robots and STEAM-based educational tools to enhance learning and creativity in children through coding, science, music, and the arts.
Sector
Consumer & Commerce
Verticals
Consumer Electronics, IoT Hardware, Sensors
Business Model
B2B
Customer Profile
Hardware Sales, Services & Consulting
AI Layer
Application
Keywords
Historical Pricing
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Sphero Funding Rounds
Historical fundraising activity
| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VC Round | Jun 14, 2018 | ||||
| VC Round | Apr 12, 2017 | ||||
| Series E | Jun 3, 2015 | ||||
| Accelerator | Jul 7, 2014 | ||||
| Series D | May 2, 2014 | ||||
Series C | Aug 20, 2013 |
Key People
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Sphero Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| Presence Capital | Series E |
| Mercato Partners | Series E |
| Techstars | Accelerator, Series A, Seed, Series B |
| Disney Accelerator | Accelerator |
| Shea Ventures | Series E, Accelerator, Series C, Series D |
| Grishin Robotics | Accelerator, Series E, Series C, Series D |
| Foundry Group | Accelerator, Series E, Series A, Series C, Series D, Series B, Seed |
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- Mar 1, 2026
Six free lessons for Blueprint Snap now available.
- Feb 1, 2026
Launched 'Bolt+', an updated version of its smart robot for learning to code.
Sphero Filings
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Is Sphero a public or private company?
Sphero is a private company.
What is the current stock price of Sphero?
Sphero is a private company with no public stock price. No recent secondary market data is available.
How much is Sphero worth (valuation)?
Valuation information for Sphero is not publicly available.
Can I buy Sphero stock?
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When was Sphero's last funding round?
Sphero's most recent funding round was VC Round on June 14, 2018.
Who are the main investors in Sphero?
Key investors in Sphero include Mercato Partners, Disney Accelerator, Shea Ventures, Foundry Group, Highway 12 Ventures.
Will Sphero IPO soon?
No public IPO plans have been announced for Sphero.
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