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Raspberry Pi Foundation

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British computer science education charity

The Raspberry Pi Foundation is a UK-based educational charity founded in 2008 to promote the study of computer science and related subjects globally, particularly among young people. It is best known for initiating the Raspberry Pi series of single-board computers.2 It was founded by David Braben, Jack Lang, Alan Mycroft and Eben Upton.1 Its chief executive is Philip Colligan (since 2015).1 It employed 232 people in 2024.1 Its revenue was £233 million in 2024.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

May 2009Founded1
  • HeadquartersHills Road, United Kingdom1
  • Websiteraspberrypi.org
  • Legal formcharitable organization1
  • Kind of organizationCharitable organization1
  • LEI213800UWQFYNSAC5YH873
  • StatusActive3
  • LEI statusIssued and current3
  • Registered address37 HILLS ROAD, CB2 1NT Cambridge, United Kingdom3
  • Registered withCompanies House, 067582153

The Raspberry Pi Foundation is a UK-based educational charity founded in 2008 to promote the study of computer science and related subjects globally, particularly among young people. It is best known for initiating the Raspberry Pi series of single-board computers.2

Corporate structure

Raspberry Pi Foundation sits at the top of its group. 2 entities, 1 country on record. Switch between the flow chart and the network, and select any entity to see its details.

  • Raspberry Pi Foundation Cambridge, United Kingdom
    • RASPBERRY PI MID CO LIMITED Subsidiary · Cambridge, United Kingdom

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The story

Founded by Alan Mycroft, David Braben, Eben Upton and Jack Lang on May 2009.1

Leadership

Who has led Raspberry Pi Foundation, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.

2010201520202025

Products and brands

  • software

Listed on Wikidata.1

Employees over time

Raspberry Pi Foundation employees by year1232 in 2024+280% since 2016
01002003002016: 616120162017: 97972017+59%2018: 1331332018+37%2019: 1841842019+38%2020: 2032032020+10%2023: 2442442023+20%2024: 2322322024−5%
  • 20242321
  • 20232441
  • 20202031
  • 20191841
  • 20181331
  • 2017971
  • 2016611

Revenue over time

As stated on Wikidata, in the currency reported.

Revenue

Raspberry Pi Foundation revenue by year1233.3M GBP in 2024+1228% since 2016
0100.0M GBP200.0M GBP300.0M GBP2016: 17.6M GBP17.6M GBP20162017: 28.2M GBP28.2M GBP2017+60%2018: 31.5M GBP31.5M GBP2018+12%2019: 45.8M GBP45.8M GBP2019+46%2020: 95.8M GBP95.8M GBP2020+109%2021: 112.7M GBP112.7M GBP2021+18%2022: 157.3M GBP157.3M GBP2022+40%2023: 221.0M GBP221.0M GBP2023+41%2024: 233.3M GBP233.3M GBP2024+6%
  • 2024233.3M GBP1
  • 2023221.0M GBP1
  • 2022157.3M GBP1
  • 2021112.7M GBP1
  • 202095.8M GBP1
  • 201945.8M GBP1

Timeline

  1. Jul 2015New chief executive Philip Colligan becomes CEO1
  2. May 2009Founded Founded1