Thimble

Thimble

K-12 STEM education kits and curriculum

About Thimble

Simplify's Rating
Why Thimble is rated
C
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated C on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Robotics & Automation

Hardware

Enterprise Software

Education

Company Size

1-10

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$870K

Headquarters

Buffalo, New York

Founded

2015

Overview

Thimble develops STEM education solutions for K-12 schools. It provides hands-on, reusable project-based kits (robots, weather stations, electronics), a standards-aligned online learning portal with video tutorials, and teacher professional development. The kits and curriculum are licensed to school districts and designed to work in classrooms, after-school programs, or camps, with flexibility for various settings. Unlike consumer-focused edtech, Thimble targets district-wide adoption through turnkey offerings that require minimal STEM background from educators. The company aims to close the gap between traditional curricula and modern technology skills, helping students access STEM careers and empowering teachers with ready-to-use, standards-aligned resources.

Significant Headcount Growth
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Aziz Ahmad from SuperKids joined board in 2026, boosting coding education strategy.
  • Edufront partnership expands STEM to Jindal Vidya Mandir in India since 2026.
  • SXSW 2017 win and Google Latino Founders program validate market traction.

What critics are saying

  • Boxlight's 2021 LittleBits acquisition erodes Thimble's Dallas and Atlanta contracts.
  • VEX Robotics dominance locks schools into ecosystems, causing Thimble customer churn.
  • NY CS4All 2025 mandate prioritizes free Code.org over Thimble's paid hardware.

What makes Thimble unique

  • Thimble.io delivers turnkey STEM kits with online portal and teacher PD for non-STEM educators.
  • NGSS-aligned progressive series like Weather Station and Robot kits enable flexible classroom use.
  • Pivoted from consumer subscription boxes to district contracts like Dallas and Atlanta.

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Funding

Total Funding

$870k

Below

Industry Average

Funded Over

4 Rounds

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Home Office Stipend

Wellness Program

Remote Work Options

Company News

Thimble.io
Dec 14th, 2023
Aziz Ahmad, Founder of SuperKids & CodersTrust, joins Thimble.io's Board of Directors

Aziz Ahmad, Founder of SuperKids & CodersTrust, joins Thimble.io's Board of Directors.

WRAL TechWire
Nov 6th, 2023
Upcoming Durham Techstars Startup Weekend Focusing On Sustainability

Editor’s note: This event preview is part of today’s Startup Monday lineup. Each week TechWire providers calendar, event and news as well as analysis about what’s happening across the Triangle’s entrepreneurial sector.+++DURHAM – On November 17-19, 2023, Knox St. Studios and Foundit, a program from the Pratt School of Engineering at Duke University, will host Durham’s Techstars StartUp Weekend focused on Sustainability.Lee Gray, Associate Director of Knox St Studios, a Durham-based entrepreneurship and STEM-focused ecosystem supporter, tells told TechWire that the “immersive experience” will focus on supporting startups.“At Knox St, we do Startup Weekend a little differently,” said Gray. “Self care is as important as the work we are doing. It’s a value of ours, and we want to highlight what we believe and hold space for others to unwind amidst the intensity of the weekend.”[Video from Knox St. Studios and foundit about Techstars Startup Weekend]Gray also said the event will include a hands-on creative session and a party Saturday night that brings together community resource partners.“It’s an immersive experience where diverse teams work on their ideas, and collaborate with like-minded, innovative, driven, and passionate individuals,” said Gray.Knox St Studios has been hosting Startup Weekends in partnership with Techstars since 2015, Gray told TechWire.For startups who are hiring — meet other innovators at startup weekendGray shared that the upcoming Startup Weekend event is a great place for founders to meet other “passionate and driven” innovators.“These folks are digging into the work for 54 hours over a single weekend

Thimble.io
Oct 18th, 2023
Jindal Vidya Mandir Partners with Edufront Technologies to Globally Benchmark its Learning Outcome

Thimble.io, in partnership with Edufront, opens up a new frontier of STEM learning to Jindal Vidya Mandir school in Thane, India.

Finsmes
Apr 12th, 2023
Arch Insurance Acquires Thimble

Arch Insurance, a global risk solutions company, acquired Thimble, a New York-based provider of an insurtech platform for small business customers and agents.

Business Wire
Apr 12th, 2023
Arch Insurance Acquires Thimble

Arch Insurance today announced it has acquired Thimble, a leading insurtech platform for small business customers and agents. Thimble enables small bu

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