Aisha Bowe’s LINGO Secures $2.5M to Enhance STEM Education

LINGO, an edtech company by former NASA rocket scientist and future Blue Origin astronaut Aisha Bowe, has raised $2.5 million to enhance STEM education. 

The funding round, led by Pinnacle Private Ventures LLC, indicates a venture capital shift that redefines how women and minority-led startups access resources. 

Increasing Access to STEM Education

LINGO is a hands-on, self-paced coding kit that empowers students to build at home. It is suitable for students from middle school to sophomore year in college. The kit includes detailed instructions and step-by-step videos.

LINGO’s mission is to bridge the gap between traditional education and industry readiness by delivering accessible STEM tools that empower learners to seize real-world opportunities. 

“With 80% of future jobs projected to require STEM skills, LINGO is a scalable solution for schools and homes that provides learners with exposure to emerging technologies while building the skills and confidence they need to thrive,” said Aisha Bowe, founder and CEO of LINGO. “Closing this round empowers us to extend our reach, delivering essential STEM tools and inspiration to thousands more students and preparing them for success in a rapidly evolving world.”

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The new capital will allow LINGO to expand its innovative, hands-on, project-based coding kits and curriculum, including lessons for students aged 13 and up in artificial intelligence, space systems, and environmental monitoring. 

LINGO’s programs—already implemented by partners such as General Dynamics Information Technology, Siemens Healthineers, Leidos, and Howard University—are transforming how students engage with STEM and preparing the next generation of scientists and engineers for careers in rapidly evolving fields.

An Investment Shifting The Venture Capital Landscape

Pinnacle Private Ventures is a family investment firm that creates meaningful impact. They prioritize backing ventures that align with its values and make a tangible difference in underrepresented communities.

With only 2% of venture capital going to women and just 1% to Black women, this funding signifies a watershed moment in empowering diverse entrepreneurs often overlooked by traditional funding avenues.

Family offices are an often ignored funding source for startups. Still, with nearly $6 trillion in assets under management, they underscore a verifiable option for accessing the resources needed to drive meaningful societal change.

Sean McCurry, founder of Pinnacle Private Ventures, stated, “We are grateful to support LINGO’s growth and mission to equip the next generation of tech leaders with the resources they need to succeed. Our investment reflects a deep commitment to pursuing financial returns and creating meaningful social impact through education and fostering diversity within the tech sector.”

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The involvement of other notable investors, including 1863 Ventures, Sequoia Capital via the Scout program, and Dr. Joy Johnson, further indicates the significance of this funding round. 

As LINGO continues to scale, this investment shows how family offices like Pinnacle are shaping the future. By empowering founders like Bowe, who is redefining STEM education and creating pathways for more women in tech, Pinnacle is setting a new benchmark for aligning investment strategies with a vision of inclusivity and equity.

Bowe, the sixth Black woman to go to space, is also the founder and CEO of STEMBoard, an engineering firm specializing in professional advisory services for US Government organizations. Inc. 5000 has twice recognized STEMBoard as one of the fastest-growing companies in America.