littleBits acquires DIY & JAM @littleBits @DIY @jamcourses

littleBits acquires DIY & JAM blog & press release.

New York – August 14, 2018 – littleBits, the inventor of the electronic building block, today announced its acquisition of DIY Co., maker of the largest online learning community for kids. A leading hardware platform for learning and invention, littleBits has sold over 1 million electronic building block kits in 70 countries and to more than 20,000 schools.

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The acquisition closed on July 24, 2018. littleBits is pleased to welcome Klein to its executive team as President of DIY, as well as his 15-person team including 20-year education expert and executive Chalon Bridges. littleBits also welcomes DIY Co.’s investors to its roster, including Spark Capital, Learn Capital, and Kleiner Perkins.