Coco Coders Raises $2.5M Seed Round to expand AI and Coding Literacy for Kids

As published Fortune, Coco Coders closed a new seed funding round led by Homegrown Capital Fund in May 2024. The raise marked a significant milestone for Coco Coders, which has grown in annual recurring revenue (ARR) at the time of the raise to $1.5million in ARR as of May 2026. This triple ARR growth since the seed close reflects what we've long believed. Parents, educators and communities are actively seeking programs that prepare kids for a technology-driven world, and they are not waiting for traditional school systems to catch up.

Shaping Future-Ready Kids in the Era of AI

The tech landscape is shifting faster than ever, and artificial intelligence is fundamentally changing how we interact with the world. At Coco Coders, we believe that understanding how technology works - rather than just how to use it - is a fundamental superpower for the next generation.

Elizabeth Tweedale, CEO and founder of Coco Coders, describes the company as not only a platform for teaching kids to code but also a program intentionally built to give them the foundations to understand, question, and build with the technology that will define their futures. The demand they’ve seen has shown that families are catching on.

Investor Confidence Rooted in Track Record

Homegrown Capital led the round with conviction in both Coco Coders' growth trajectory and the broader K-12 AI education market opportunity.

Amrock Ventures, a London-based venture firm, joins the round as a returning backer, having previously supported Elizabeth in one of her prior companies. Their continued investment signals confidence not just in the product but in the team building it. South Dakota Impact Fund 1 was another private capital venture fund excited to back the impactful business making strides towards educational change.

State-aligned investments from the Iowa Venture Capital Co-Investment Fund, Nevada Battle Born Growth Escalator, and Wonder Fund ND further reflect the regional momentum the company has built and the appetite across multiple states to see this kind of education take root in their communities.

The round also included a WeFunder crowdfunding segment, acquiring parents, educators, and community members who are personally invested in Coco Coders' mission. For a consumer-facing brand, the voice of its participants is especially validating.

Expanding Access Where It Matters Most

A core focus of the funding is bringing Coco Coders' curriculum into schools across Iowa, Nevada, North Dakota, and South Dakota. These states display a clear gap between the technology education kids need and what schools currently offer, and are actively working to provide their constituents with future-ready education. These communities that understand what is at stake in the AI era are hungry for the right partnerships and programs to evolve faster.

We are deeply grateful to our parents, students, team, and investors who make this journey possible. The future is bright, and we're just getting started!

To read the official press release and learn more about our strategic growth plans, check out the full article on Fortune

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