Minicoders is a Barcelona-based edtech startup (legal entity MINICODERS 21 S.L.) that teaches children aged roughly 6-12 the fundamentals of computer programming through game-based experiences in the metaverse, combining a 'Minicoders Kids' app of videos and a virtual assistant with practice worlds built in Roblox. Co-founded in late 2021 inside the Nuclio venture builder, it raised a ~€350K pre-seed round in October 2022 from business angels and funds including CastiVentures.
SectorsEdtech, Kids & Family, Gaming, Metaverse, SaaS
Start-up MapEdtech › K-12 curriculum and apps
Founders
C
Carlos Moreno González
Co-founder
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Rubén Aparicio
Co-founder & CEO
Global models 4
CCodemao
China · www.codemao.cn ↗
Teaches children programming through game-based, graphical coding platforms and paid courses, sold to parents and schools.
~$300MComparable
JJuni Learning
United States · junilearning.com ↗
Sells online coding courses to parents on subscription for school-age kids, including project work in game environments.
~$20MComparable
CCodeverse
United States · www.codeverse.com ↗
Teaches kids aged 6-13 to code through a proprietary game-like programming language and interactive studios, paid for by parents.
~$10MComparable
TTynker
United States · www.tynker.com ↗
Game-based coding platform for children, including Minecraft and Roblox coding modules, sold to families on subscription and to schools.
~$10MComparable
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Funding rounds 1
| Date | Round | Amount | Lead |
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| 2022-09-30 | Pre-seed | €350K |
Lead not disclosed
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