Kano, the kids-focused coding and hardware startup, inks deal with Microsoft, launches $300 Kano PC

Kano, the London-based startup that builds hardware designed to teach younger people about computing and coding, is taking a significant step forward in its growth strategy today. The startup has inked a partnership with Microsoft that sees Kano launching the Kano PC, a new 11.6-inch touch-enabled, Intel Atom-powered computer, its first to run Windows -- Windows 10 S specifically. As part of the deal, Microsoft is making a non-equity capital contribution of an undisclosed amount in Kano (but specifies it's not an investment in the company). Microsoft and Kano declined to comment on any financial details of the partnership.