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Kano Computing

Engineering and design for hardware/software

Kano Computing logo
21-100 employees
  • B2C
  • Music
  • Hardware
  • Design
  • Entertainment
  • Consumer Goods
  • eCommerce
Spitalfields, London, UK

Company mission

To build a new world of softer, more human devices, that blur the lines between creativity and consumption.

Top investors

45% female employees

3% employee growth in 12 months

Our take

Kano has been making impressive waves in the tech industry for almost a decade now. With innovation plaudits from the likes of Time Magazine, Fast Company, Wall Street Journal, and Cannes Lions, this engineering and design company has acquired a world-leading reputation for devising tactile, engaging ways of putting programming in the hands of non-specialists.

Kano’s computer kits and build-your-own tech products won the company attention as market-savvy edtech innovators. They have, however, astutely used this momentum to springboard into the broader market opened up by novel, adult-oriented tech products.

By positioning itself as a brand that puts programming in easy reach of all, Kano is tapping into the growing market of creative non-coders. The buzz around Kano is backed up by real substance and skill - so it will be fascinating to see how this company chooses to build on it.

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Steph

Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Benefits

  • Wellness programs - Spill and Headspace membership
  • Annual benefits allowance of ÂŁ1,600 that can be used on anything that makes you happy!
  • Annual training allowance for professional development of ÂŁ500
  • Weekly Fresh Fruit and Snacks
  • 25 days holiday (excl. bank holidays)
  • Dog friendly office - prepare for Bertie and Roo running about giving cuddles
  • Birthday Day Off - we will just have to eat your office cake without you!
  • Annual bonuses
  • Options scheme
  • Enhanced parental leave - we love welcoming new little members to the team!
  • Private Health Care with Bupa

Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)

Jul 2020

$1m

LATE VC

Nov 2017

$28m

SERIES B

Total funding: $45.5m

This company has top investors

Leadership

Alex Klein

(Co-founder & CEO)

Previously a writer and reporter for a number of outlets, including The Times, The New Republic, New York Magazine, Newsweek, and The Daily Beast.

People progressing

Product Design Intern to Product Creative Lead in four years - amazing work Elliot!

From Product Designer to our Industrial Design Director in 7 years - killing the game Bruno!

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Kano Computing

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Deb Khan (VP of Culture)

  • D & I is represented by Deb Khan, campaigner and supporter of women at work, writer and author of Shes Back, a book to help women build sustainable careers, nominated for Management Book of the Year 2019
  • Kano are building new ways of interacting with technology. This requires innovative thinking. That’s why we are building a culture of diversity and why we welcome people from every background
  • Our technology encourages creativity. No creators are the same, nor are we. Our differences are our strength and competitive edge
  • We actively seek under represented candidates by partnering with specialists who source hard to find talent
  • We take this issue seriously and take action immediately if any of our team make anyone feel uncomfortable either consciously or unconsciously
  • We operate a flat open communication policy and encourage all voices to respond in ways they feel comfortable
  • We offer generous caring, parenting and compassionate leave, religious observation and offer flexible working around people's personal commitments as members of their families and communities
  • LGBTQ+ groups

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