Sphero
PrivateLast Round
VC Round
Jun 14, 2018
Total Funding Raised
$82.24M
Company Overview
Sphero operates in Consumer & Commerce and is based in Greenville, Texas. Its latest recorded funding round was a VC Round in June 2018.
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
Business Model
B2B
Customer Profile
Hardware Sales, Services & Consulting
AI Layer
Application
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Sphero Comparables
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| Wonder Workshop | 88% | |
| Ozobot | 87% | |
| Makeblock | 86% |
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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 |
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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.
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Recent news
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- launchesSep 24, 2026
Sphero launches the Mini Activity Kit on Oct 2nd '19 at a $79.99 MSRP, with a Sphero Mini robot, guided activities, construction pieces, and companion apps for driving, games, and coding.
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Sphero Filings
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Frequently Asked Questions
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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, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks Sphero's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.
How much is Sphero worth (valuation)?
Valuation information for Sphero is not publicly available.
Can I buy Sphero stock?
Sphero shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.
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, Techstars, Disney Accelerator, Shea Ventures, Foundry Group.
Will Sphero IPO soon?
No public IPO plans have been announced for Sphero.
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