Hard Yaka

Hard Yaka, Inc. is a private equity and venture capital firm established in 2010 and located in Crystal Bay, Nevada. The firm focuses on making early-stage investments in startups within the exchange space, particularly those that operate in specific market verticals or provide essential services across various exchange sectors, such as messaging and payments. Hard Yaka specializes in buyout and distressed investments, aiming to acquire majority stakes in companies involved in portable identity, payments, marketplaces for digital transformation, and regulatory technology. Through its investment strategy, Hard Yaka seeks to support the growth and development of innovative technologies and businesses.

Jun Hiraga

Partner

Greg Kidd

Co-Founder, Partner

Kevin Leiske

Partner

Katie Sullivan

Partner

Chris Lewis Ph.D

Partner

Past deals in Parking

Parking Panda

Venture Round in 2013
Parking Panda Corp. operates a community marketplace for parking in North America, allowing parking space owners to rent out underutilized spots to drivers through its mobile application. The platform enables users to search for, compare, and reserve guaranteed parking in over 40 cities. Additionally, Parking Panda provides a suite of parking management tools that address common industry challenges, including on-site payment processing, inventory tracking, and ticket creation. The company also offers PandaScan, a cloud-based solution that integrates hardware scanning technology with its digital parking services. Founded in 2011 and based in Baltimore, Maryland, Parking Panda became a subsidiary of SpotHero Inc. in 2017.
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