Top Kids Startups in 2027

Epic! is a leading digital media brand for kids, bringing unlimited reading and learning to 5 million children in homes and in schools. Epic!'s award-winning subscription-based platform is designed to foster a love of reading and self-directed learning, encouraging kids to explore their interests and learn in a fun, safe, kid-friendly environment with unlimited access to 25,000 books and videos. Partnerships with 250 leading publishers such as HarperCollins, Macmillan, and Nat Geo Kids bring an unparalleled selection of content to kids in the U.S. and around the world. Epic! is a rapidly-growing startup in Redwood City with great restaurants and coffee shops nearby. Parking is easy, and our office is a short walk from Caltrain. We’re a small but mighty team; all passionate about what we’re building. We have the support of terrific investors and veterans of the children’s publishing industry; and have been featured by Forbes, Parenting, Techcrunch, The TODAY Show and more.

PlayShifu is a leading AR toy company revolutionizing the world of tomorrow by providing educational play experiences for kids today. With 16 products that offer unique tactile play experiences for ages 4-12 years, kids build STEAM and other foundational skills such as critical thinking, engineering, and geography. PlayShifu’s founders are both parents that wanted to embrace technology as a part of their children’s development. They created a vision to make screen time meaningful, not mindless. Its three toy platforms, Shifu Orboot, Shifu Plugo, and Shifu Tacto are loved around the world and are currently available in 35 plus countries as they make screen time more meaningful through a physical and digital, or as we like to say, phygital experience.

77SPARX Studio was founded in 2012 to create quality kid’s games and “digital toys” for smart devices. Our award-winning products that are not only popular with kids and parents alike, but also help kids develop core skills. Our products have been played by over 2 million kids all over the world. Let your kid play our product and see for yourself!

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