Fluxspace

What Fluxspace does

Fluxspace Innovations LLC is a Norristown, Pennsylvania-based K-12 STEM/STEAM education company founded in 2019 as an initiative of Corbett Inc., a market leader in commercial and K-12 interior solutions. The company operates three integrated business lines: (1) Learning Environment Design — custom planning and outfitting of Makerspaces, STEM labs, libraries, esports labs, and food science facilities for K-12 schools; (2) STEM Products & Tools — resale and bundling of educational robotics (BirdBrain, MatataStudio, Edison, Intelino), manufacturing equipment (FLUX laser cutters, 3D printers), interactive displays (Clear Touch), and kits (Makey Makey, Strawbees, Phidgets, Fork Farms); and (3) Consulting and Professional Development — tailored training for educators. The company distributes through direct enterprise sales to school districts, an e-commerce website with quote-based pricing, and four physical makerspace locations in Norristown, Middletown, Pittsburgh (PA), and Wilmington (DE).

Fluxspace also operates two sub-brands: Emosphere, a proprietary SEL handheld manipulative developed with Jack O'Dell, and Fluxspace Publishing, which releases educational books (e.g., 'Which Career Will You Choose?' at $19.95). Its go-to-market combines enterprise field sales, event-driven demand generation (TRETC, PETE&C conferences), and community-led engagement through physical locations hosting field trips, workshops, and internship programs. Distribution is reinforced by channel partnerships with Chester County and Montgomery County Intermediate Units, which provide structured access to Pennsylvania K-12 procurement. Pricing is predominantly quote-based for institutional buyers, with unit pricing disclosed for individual products.

The company is privately held and wholly owned by Corbett Inc., with no external venture funding disclosed. It has served 18,000+ people since inception and worked with 73+ school districts and organizations as of 2024. The company maintains a small team of approximately 11 employees covering innovation, operations, marketing, client development, and technology integration, supplemented by interns. Geographic reach is currently limited to Pennsylvania and Delaware.

Name

Fluxspace

Legal name

Fluxspace Innovations LLC

Website

https://fluxspace.io

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fluxspace is a K-12 STEM/STEAM education company founded in 2019 as an initiative of Corbett Inc., designing learning environments, reselling STEM tools, and providing professional development to schools and districts across Pennsylvania and Delaware.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 STEM Education Services

NAICS

Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

akta.pro primary industry

Math & Science Interactive Learning Platforms (STEM Core) (EDAFANAH)

Keywords

• STEM education services
• Makerspace design
• STEM lab design
• K-12 EdTech
• Educator professional development

Headquarters

HQ city

Norristown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. STEM Products & Tools Sales: Sale of hands-on STEM education tools and equipment including robotics kits (BirdBrain Finch, Hummingbird), coding tools (Makey Makey, MatataStudio), laser cutters (FLUX Inc. Beamo, HEXA), 3D printers, and educational materials. Products are sold through e-commerce with quote-based pricing for larger bundles.
2. Learning Environment Design Services: Custom solutions for creating flexible learning environments, Makerspaces, STEM labs, and libraries. Includes space design consultation, furniture implementation, and technology integration.
3. Professional Development Training: Tailored training programs for educators to help them maximize the potential of new learning environments and advance their professional growth in STEM education.
4. Publishing Revenue: Fluxspace Publishing sells books on educational topics including career readiness. Currently publishing titles like 'Which Career Will You Choose?' by William Corbett at $19.95 per unit.
5. Physical Location Operations: Revenue from operating physical makerspace centers open to students, educators, and community members for hands-on learning experiences, workshops, and field trips.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Fluxspace designs and builds K-12 STEM learning environments (makerspaces and STEM labs) for schools and districts, curates and supplies the STEM tools and equipment used inside them, and delivers professional development training for educators. It also operates its own physical makerspace facilities in Pennsylvania and Delaware, hosting school trips, camps, and field trips for K-12 students. The company positions itself as a full-stack STEM education partner combining space design, equipment, curriculum support, and training under one offering.

Product overview

Fluxspace is an educational technology and learning environment company that offers a comprehensive portfolio of products and services for K-12 STEM education. The core offering consists of three main pillars: (1) Learning Environment Design (Spaces) - custom solutions for Makerspaces, STEM labs, libraries, esports labs, and food science facilities; (2) STEM Education Programs & Tools - a wide range of hands-on products including robotics (BirdBrain Finch/Hummingbird, MatataStudio, Edison, Intelino), manufacturing equipment (FLUX laser cutters, 3D printers), interactive displays (Clear Touch), and specialized kits (Makey Makey, Strawbees, Makedo, Phidgets); and (3) Professional Development - consulting and training services for educators. The company also operates physical locations in Norristown, PA, Middletown, PA, Pittsburgh, PA, and Wilmington, DE, and maintains sub-brands including Fluxspace Publishing (educational books) and Emosphere (SEL emotional learning tools). Additional offerings include internship programs, events/camps, and educational resources/curriculum aligned with NGSS and PA STEELS standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Emosphere: An initiative of Fluxspace created in collaboration with Jack O'Dell. A handheld manipulative that helps students build emotional intelligence by encouraging emotional expression, understanding, and self-regulation in K-12 education.
• Fluxspace Publishing

Products and services

• Learning Environment Design (Makerspaces and STEM Labs) Custom design and build of K-12 makerspaces and STEM labs, sold to schools and school districts that want to launch or upgrade STEM learning environments.
• STEM Tools and Equipment Curated STEM tools, equipment, and kits supplied to K-12 schools and districts to outfit their makerspaces and STEM labs.
• Educator Professional Development Professional development training for K-12 teachers and staff to effectively deliver STEM instruction in the makerspaces and STEM labs designed and equipped by Fluxspace.
• Physical Makerspace Programs (Field Trips, Camps, Events) Operations of Fluxspace-owned physical makerspace facilities in Pennsylvania and Delaware, hosting school trips, camps, and field trips for K-12 students with transportation support.

Quantifiable outcome

• 73+ school districts and organizations partnered with in 2024
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Corbett, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFluxspace is an initiative of Corbett, Inc., a market leader in commercial and K-12 interior solutions. Fluxspace represents an expansion of Corbett Inc's current experience center, adding 10,000 sq. ft. of flexible multi-purpose space. Corbett provides expertise in school design, furniture implementation, and commercial interior solutions.
• Central Bucks School DistrictflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey school district partner. According to Mr. Jason Jaffe, the impact on CB students, educators, and staff has been significant, enhancing engagement and learning outcomes.
• Great Valley School DistrictflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool district partner. Mrs. Candy Evans notes that Fluxspace has made the process of purchasing and installing Clear Touch boards incredibly smooth and efficient.
• Fork FarmsflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for indoor agriculture education. Steve Tyink states that their innovative solutions and seamless integration have significantly added value for customers in the indoor agriculture space.
• EmosphereflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreated by the Fluxspace team in collaboration with Jack O'Dell. Emosphere is an emotional learning tool initiative addressing SEL education gaps, particularly for students with special needs.
• Clear TouchcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner providing interactive display boards (Clear Touch 6000A+, 6000K+, 7000X, 8086MAX) integrated into Fluxspace's STEM learning environments and sold through the platform.
• BirdBrain TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner providing educational robotics products including Finch robots, Hummingbird kits, and the Catalyst class pack, which are core tools in Fluxspace's hands-on STEM programs.
• FLUX Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner providing laser cutting and engraving equipment including Beamo (30W), Beambox II (55W), and HEXA (60W) desktop laser systems for makerspace use.
• AnimaticminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to introduce innovative approaches to teaching creativity and cognitive skillsets in education through animation software, including a partnership launch video.
• Chester County Intermediate UnitcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional educational service agency partner providing access to schools in the Chester County area of Pennsylvania.
• Montgomery County Intermediate UnitcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional educational service agency partner providing access to schools in the Montgomery County area of Pennsylvania.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Learning Resources: Major educational products company with K-12 STEM/STEAM, robotics, and hands-on learning offerings. Operates as a broader incumbent across multiple classroom categories, often overlapping with Fluxspace's curated tool kits.
• Boxlight: Public educational technology company offering interactive displays, STEM solutions, and professional development for K-12 schools. Overlaps with Fluxspace on the Clear Touch-style display products plus broader STEM offerings.
• Lakeshore Learning: Large established education supplies retailer with a broad STEM/STEAM catalog and physical stores. Competes for K-12 STEM and makerspace budget as a broader incumbent with deeper pockets and national distribution.

Emerging players

• Wonder Workshop: K-12 educational robotics company (Dash, Dot, Cue) that competes with several of the robotics brands Fluxspace bundles. Comparable as a focused STEM/robotics player targeting district and classroom adoption.
• BirdBrain Technologies: Educational robotics company producing the Finch and Hummingbird kits that Fluxspace resells. Comparable as a STEM/robotics education company serving K-12, with the additional risk factor that it is both partner and potential competitor.

Direct peers

• Steve Spangler Science: Hands-on science education company focused on K-12 classrooms, providing STEM kits, experiment materials, and teacher resources. Comparable to Fluxspace in targeting hands-on STEM engagement in K-12 environments.
• Vernier Software & Technology: STEM education technology company providing sensors, data-collection hardware, and curriculum for science classrooms. Comparable to Fluxspace in selling tools + curriculum to K-12 science programs, though with a stronger lab/sensor focus.
• STEMfinity: Online K-12 STEM equipment and curriculum supplier carrying robotics, 3D printing, lab gear, and maker tools. Competes head-to-head with Fluxspace's e-commerce and product bundling motion in the same buyer segment.
• Eduporium: Specialty distributor of maker education tools and STEM products to K-12 schools, carrying many of the same vendor brands (BirdBrain, Makey Makey, Edison, Strawbees) that Fluxspace resells. Competes for the same district equipment budgets and maker-focused curriculum dollars.
• Pitsco Education: Long-standing K-12 STEM education solutions provider offering hands-on curriculum, makerspace design, robotics kits, and equipment packages to schools and districts. Pitsco is the closest direct competitor to Fluxspace's bundled space + tools + PD model in the U.S. K-12 market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/FluxSpace_io
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCu0_nagE9fLowEPTC4tg-yw
• Facebookfacebook.com/Fluxspace.io
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fluxspace-io
• Instagraminstagram.com/fluxspace_io

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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