Stem - U, Llc

What Stem - U, Llc does

Stem - U, LLC is a privately held South Carolina limited liability company, headquartered in Columbia, that designs and delivers K-12 STEM education solutions. The company transforms classrooms and learning environments through three core offerings: turnkey STEM Labs and Classroom Makeovers (design, installation, and activation of permanent STEM spaces), Mobile STEM Labs (fully equipped, curriculum-integrated labs brought directly to school campuses with certified instructors), and the STEM U Academy Model (a K-12 program delivered in classrooms, mobile labs, or virtual environments). Supporting offerings include afterschool STEM clubs (Drone Discovery, Robotics & Engineering, Coding & Game Design, Science Explorers, 3D Design & Creativity, and Aviation & Aerospace), FAA Part 107 Drone Certification preparation, and teacher professional development delivered virtually or onsite.

The company's underlying technology stack centers on hands-on, equipment-rich learning rather than a software platform: drones (with DJI Enterprise as a visible partner), robotics, 3D printing/design tools, coding and game design environments, AR/VR (via zSpace), and aviation/aerospace curriculum. The EPIC Learning Framework (Engage, Plan, Implement, Connect) is the proprietary pedagogical architecture underpinning the programs, and the 4-H STEM Toolkit is co-developed with 4-H Extension leaders. STEM U does not operate a standalone software product or mobile application; service delivery is physical, instructor-led, and on-site.

STEM U makes money through professional-services, project-based engagements: schools and districts purchase lab design/installation work, mobile lab residencies, afterschool club enrollment, FAA certification prep, and teacher PD. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; engagements begin with a free 45-minute visioning consultation, after which tailored proposals are issued. Go-to-market is sales-led and event-driven, combining direct institutional outreach to school administrators and curriculum directors with sponsored events (SOAR Student Empowerment Summits, STEM Connect Live, EPI Pathways conference). The customer base is concentrated in K-12 — primarily charter schools, magnet programs, and traditional public school districts across the Southeastern United States, with stated reach across 3+ states — supplemented by community learning centers, homeschool cooperatives, and educator-preparation programs. The company employs fewer than 10 people and operates without disclosed external institutional capital.

Name

Stem - U, Llc

Legal name

STEM U LLC

Website

https://stemullc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Stem - U, LLC is a Columbia, SC-based K-12 STEM education provider that designs turnkey STEM labs, mobile labs, classroom makeovers, and afterschool programs for schools, districts, and community learning centers across the Southeastern United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 STEM Education Services

NAICS

All Other Schools and Instruction (61169), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAFANAH

Math & Science Interactive Learning Platforms (STEM Core)

Education/Education Technology (EdTech) & Digital Learning/STEM & Coding Learning Platforms (Robotics, Maker, Computer Science)

SECONDARYEDAJAMAG

Math & STEM Learning Technology (incl. Coding/Robotics Platforms)

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Educational Technology Solutions

SECONDARYEDAFANAK

STEM Teacher Tools, Curriculum & Lesson Planning Platforms

Education/Education Technology (EdTech) & Digital Learning/STEM & Coding Learning Platforms (Robotics, Maker, Computer Science)

SECONDARYEDAFANAI

STEM Project-Based Learning (PBL) & Challenge Platforms

Education/Education Technology (EdTech) & Digital Learning/STEM & Coding Learning Platforms (Robotics, Maker, Computer Science)

SECONDARYEDANAHAF

STEM & Coding Learning Centers (Robotics, Programming, Engineering)

Education/Tutoring & Test Preparation/Small-Group Tutoring & Learning Centers

Keywords

• K-12 STEM education
• Mobile STEM labs
• STEM classroom makeovers
• Teacher professional development
• After-school STEM programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. STEM Lab Facilities & Makeovers: Turnkey classroom and lab transformation services including design, installation, and activation of STEM learning environments.
2. Mobile Lab Engagements: Tech-rich mobile labs delivered directly to campuses for day-long or residency programs. Students explore robotics, drones, coding, and more through immersive, hands-on experiences.
3. After-School STEM Programs: Afterschool enrichment programs designed for 21st-century CCLC, summer, and enrichment needs. Includes Drone Discovery, Robotics & Engineering, Coding & Game Design, Science Explorers, 3D Design, and Aviation clubs.
4. Teacher Training & Professional Development: Professional development programs for educators covering hands-on instruction, project-based learning, and STEM integration. Available virtually or onsite.
5. FAA Drone Certification Programs: FAA Part 107 preparation programs providing simulation, test prep, and certification for students seeking drone operation credentials.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

STEM U designs and delivers K-12 STEM education solutions, including permanent STEM labs and classroom makeovers (design, installation, activation), tech-rich Mobile STEM Labs that travel to campuses featuring drones, robotics, 3D printing, and coding with certified instructors, after-school STEM clubs and enrichment programs, FAA Part 107 drone certification preparation, teacher professional development, and the 4-H STEM Toolkit. Services are sold directly to K-12 schools, charter networks, magnet programs, and community learning centers across the Southeastern United States.

Product overview

STEM U offers a comprehensive suite of STEM education solutions designed to transform educational spaces. The core portfolio includes the STEM U Academy (K–12 programs in classrooms, mobile labs, or virtual environments), Mobile STEM Labs (self-contained labs delivered to campuses featuring drones, robotics, 3D printing, and coding), and Classroom Makeovers (turnkey design and installation services). Supporting offerings include Teacher Training & PD Programs, FAA Drone Certification (Part 107 prep), and Afterschool STEM Programs for enrichment. The company also operates six after-school clubs: Drone Discovery, Robotics & Engineering, Coding & Game Design, Science Explorers, 3D Design & Creativity, and Aviation & Aerospace. A 4-H STEM Toolkit provides supplementary curriculum resources for 4-H leaders. Together, these products form a scalable ecosystem serving K-12 schools, community learning centers, and homeschool groups.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• STEM U Academy K-12 STEM education program that adapts to school needs through hands-on, career-connected learning delivered in classrooms, mobile labs, or virtual environments.
• Mobile STEM Labs Fully equipped, curriculum-integrated mobile labs that bring immersive STEM instruction directly to school campuses, led by certified instructors. Students explore drones, robotics, 3D printing, coding, and more.
• Classroom Makeovers Turnkey service that transforms traditional classrooms into modern STEM spaces through design, installation, and activation, creating environments that foster creativity, collaboration, and 21st-century learning.
• Teacher Training & Professional Development Professional development programs that equip educators with tools and strategies for hands-on instruction, project-based learning, and STEM integration, available virtually or onsite.
• FAA Drone Certification Programs FAA Part 107 drone certification preparation program providing simulation, test prep, and certification to help students gain credentials for tech-driven workforce careers.
• Afterschool STEM Programs After-school enrichment programs designed for 21st-century CCLC, summer, and enrichment needs that blend STEM learning with fun, exploration, and academic growth.
• After-School STEM Clubs (Drone Discovery, Robotics & Engineering, Coding & Game Design, Science Explorers, 3D Design & Creativity, Aviation & Aerospace) Suite of six after-school clubs where students explore drone technology and aerial photography, design/build/code robots, develop coding through storytelling and game design, perform discovery-based science experiments, merge art and technology via 3D modeling and printing, and explore flight and space through model airplanes and simulations.
• 4-H STEM Toolkit Ready-to-use activities, lesson plans, and resources developed with 4-H Extension leaders to make STEM accessible to every learner, aligned with the EPIC Learning Framework (Engage, Plan, Implement, Connect) and expanding across 3+ states.
• STEM Consulting Consulting service for schools and organizations designing, planning, and executing STEM education strategies, including visioning sessions, readiness assessments, and program design aligned to institutional goals.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% Workforce Pathways alignment mentioned as service offering
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered moderate, core and minor.

• YMCAmoderateChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorYMCA partnership enables delivery of STEM programs through YMCA locations and community centers, expanding reach to youth in community settings.
• Benedict CollegemoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistorically Black College in Columbia, SC partnership for potential workforce pathway development and higher education collaboration.
• 4-H ExtensioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative development of 4-H STEM Toolkit with 4-H Extension leaders. EPIC Learning Framework (Engage, Plan, Implement, Connect) developed jointly for use across 4-H clubs, after-school programs, and community learning spaces. Expanding across 3+ states.
• US Minority Contractors AssociationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership supporting diversity in STEM education and workforce development, visible in supporting partners section.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Wonder Workshop: Provides K-12 robotics and coding platforms (Dash, Dot, Cue) with curriculum and teacher tools. Adjacent product overlap with STEM U's robotics curriculum but focused on hardware/software platform rather than mobile lab delivery.

Direct peers

• Mad Science: Long-running franchise delivering hands-on science and STEM enrichment via in-school assemblies, after-school programs, and camps. Comparable mobile-delivery enrichment model with similar K-12 school and district customer base.
• Snapology: Operates STEM and robotics enrichment programs through in-school field trips, after-school clubs, and summer camps using LEGO, robotics, and coding tools. Closely comparable model to STEM U's after-school clubs and mobile lab engagements.
• iD Tech: Runs STEM summer camps, after-school programs, and online courses in coding, robotics, and game design for K-12 students. Comparable program structure targeting parents and schools with hands-on STEM curriculum.
• Engineering For Kids: National franchise delivering STEM enrichment programs (engineering, robotics, coding) to K-12 schools and after-school settings. Highly comparable delivery model to STEM U's mobile labs and after-school clubs, with similar customer base of schools and parents.
• KidzToPros: Provides STEM, sports, and arts enrichment including after-school programs and summer camps for K-12 students, often delivered through school partnerships. Comparable channel and customer profile to STEM U's after-school club model.
• Code Ninjas: Operates coding and game-design learning centers plus after-school programs for kids, using a project-based curriculum. Comparable in serving K-12 STEM enrichment through club-style enrollment and bundled curriculum offerings.
• Bricks 4 Kidz: Provides mobile STEM programs using LEGO-based engineering, robotics, and coding curricula delivered directly to schools and after-school sites. Directly comparable mobile-delivery, hands-on STEM model targeting the same K-12 customer.
• Black Rocket Productions: Delivers STEM enrichment programs including coding, game design, robotics, and 3D printing to schools and camps. Comparable hands-on technology curriculum and school-delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• LEGO Education: Large established provider of K-12 STEM learning solutions including robotics kits, lesson plans, and teacher training. Overlaps with STEM U's robotics, maker, and teacher PD offerings but as part of a global hardware and curriculum portfolio rather than mobile delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights1 record

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stem-u-llc
• Instagraminstagram.com/stemullcsc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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