kidthing, a secure internet-based global learning platform for children, parents, teachers, family and friends, has closed $3 million in venture financing from angel investors led by Alpinesky LLC. The kidthing service is in beta and will launch this spring.
kidthing’s proprietary distribution, publishing, and social networking platform provides a safe, ad-free, environment that insulates young children from the Internet. kidthing’s free, downloadable, digital media player integrates purchased content from the kidthing online store with personal media in custom mixes that can be shared. Children can play kidthing content offline. Personalized content and custom play mixes can be shared among friends and family through private sharing communities in the kidthing environment.
Originally posted on January 28, 2008 @ 6:45 am