Founded in January 2013, the company focuses on creating educational kits that utilize Raspberry Pi single-board computers to teach STEM subjects to children.

Kano Computing is known for its innovative approach to technology education and has gained recognition for its products and initiatives in the tech industry.

It consisted of a small USB keyboard, several prototype booklets, a case, a Raspberry Pi 1, and an SD card loaded with an early version of the Raspbian OS.

[3] It was built on Raspberry Pi circuit boards and the company's custom open-source operating system, Kano OS.

"[5] Also in 2018, the firm released motion sensor kits with Frozen and Star Wars themes in a multi-year partnership with Disney.

Under Ashdust LLP, the company continues its operations and intends to launch new products[11] under the Stem brand, including the Stem2 Speaker and Stem3 Projector.

[13] In 2016, Kano initiated a second Kickstarter campaign to fund products including a pixel art kit, motion sensor and webcam.

In January 2019, American musician and businessman Kanye West met Alex Klein during a chance encounter at the CES technology show in Las Vegas.