Having kids is fun. You see the world through their eyes, you help them to discover, to play and to learn. You’re there with them, guiding their curiosity. But let’s be honest, parenting is not simple. It’s complex, emotional and can be challenging. Especially in the age of digital devices. Trying to keep them entertained away from screens can seem like an impossible challenge at times. Which is why we created Yoto. A screen-free audio platform, inspiring the next generation of independent minds. Welcome to an interactive world of imagination and creativity. Welcome to Yoto.
Yoto consists of a library of curated audio content, which children can access using the Yoto player. Yoto is designed by families, for families, using Montessori principles to empower children through play. Yoto uses physical cards that children aged 2+ can slot into the Yoto player to unlock a world of curated and child-safe music, stories and interactive learning games. Each Yoto card unlocks different content, so children can control what they listen to by choosing which card to play with. And parents can also get creative and use blank cards to link their own content – music, podcasts, or personal recordings – for an even more magical experience.
Yoto consists of a library of curated audio content, which children can access using the Yoto player. Yoto is designed by families, for families, using Montessori principles to empower children through play. Yoto uses physical cards that children aged 2+ can slot into the Yoto player to unlock a world of curated and child-safe music, stories and interactive learning games. Each Yoto card unlocks different content, so children can control what they listen to by choosing which card to play with. And parents can also get creative and use blank cards to link their own content – music, podcasts, or personal recordings – for an even more magical experience.
Location: United Kingdom, England, London
Employees: 51-200
Total raised: $17M
Founded date: 2015
Investors 6
| Date | Name | Website |
| - | We Are Hum... | wearehuman... |
| 19.05.2021 | Acton Capi... | actoncapit... |
| 20.05.2022 | Emerge Edu... | emerge.edu... |
| - | DNS Capita... | dnscap.com |
| - | Chan Zucke... | chanzucker... |
| 11.11.2023 | EnjoyVentu... | enjoyventu... |
Funding Rounds 1
| Date | Series | Amount | Investors |
| 26.05.2021 | Series A | $17M | Acton Capi... |
Mentions in press and media 20
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| 08.07.2025 | Finance writers share regrets from Prime Days past | Unplanned items Lauren Schwahn: “Last year, I had my eye on a Yoto Mini audio player for my son’s upcoming birthday. I snagged a starter pack bundle for $63.99 (a $16 discount) on Prime Day. But I got caught up in browsing other deals. I ad... |
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| 19.12.2024 | Empowering learning: Transforming education with innovation | In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, cutting-edge technologies like AI, personalized learning platforms, and immersive virtual environments are transforming education, making it more accessible, inclusive, and scalable. These advancements... |
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| 26.11.2024 | Readly magazine app celebrates Disney stories this festive season with a ‘Christmas Surprise Token’ CRM and social campaign | Readly magazine app celebrates Disney stories this festive season with a ‘Christmas Surprise Token’ CRM and social campaign Tue, Nov 26, 2024 11:30 CET Report this content Readly, the European leader in digital magazine and newspaper subscr... |
| 25.09.2023 | Storybutton wants to redesign the radio for Gen Alpha podcast listeners | Storybutton, a new audio player for kids, aims to be the go-to alternative to screened devices for the 12 and under set. Created by kid-friendly podcaster Jim Jacob (“Mr. Jim”), Storybutton wants to improve the way kids listen by moving the... |
| 22.08.2023 | Queen fans are disappointed the band's beloved song 'Fat Bottomed Girls' will be left off a new greatest hits album after being deemed inappropriate for a children's platform | Entertainment Queen fans are disappointed the band's beloved song 'Fat Bottomed Girls' will be left off a new greatest hits album after being deemed inappropriate for a children's platform Jason Guerrasio 2023-08-22T14:53:05Z Share icon An ... |
| 16.02.2022 | Toy figurines and hybrid learning app for kids play in €3.35 million for Munich’s women-led startup | Munich-based edtech startup Edurino has raised €3.35 million in a seed round. The round was led by btov Partners. Other backers include experienced VCs such as Emerge Education and Fabian and Ferry Heilemann through Pirate Impact. All exist... |
| 12.10.2021 | Introducing: the 31 companies joining Upscale in 2021 | We are excited to announce the seventh cohort of companies selected for the Upscale programme, which supports mid-stage, fast-scaling tech companies in the UK. In line with increasing attention on healthtech and edtech in the last two year... |
| 26.05.2021 | Audio Platform For Kids Yoto Raises $17 Million | Yoto, the audio platform for kids behind the Yoto Player, announced it raised $17 million in Series A funding. These are the details. Yoto — the audio platform for kids behind the Yoto Player — announced it has raised $17 million in a Serie... |
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