Kernel Capital

Kernel Capital, established in 2011 and based in San Mateo, California, is a venture capital firm specializing in seed, bridge, and Series A financing for startups. It primarily invests in the B2B enterprise software sector, seeking companies with established teams, clear monetization strategies, and proven execution abilities. The firm often participates in syndicated investments.

Mark Glukhovsky

Managing Partner

17 past transactions

SeamlessDocs

Series C in 2018
SeamlessDocs is a leading provider of online services tailored for government agencies, facilitating their transition to digital operations. Founded in 2012, the company offers a platform that enables agencies to convert traditional PDF documents into dynamic web forms. This platform supports essential functions such as eSignature collection, payment processing, workflow automation, and submission data management. By streamlining these processes, SeamlessDocs enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of government operations. The company has established partnerships with over 400 municipal departments across the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean, making it a significant player in digital government solutions.

API Fortress

Seed Round in 2018
API Fortress Inc. is a technology company based in Brooklyn, New York, that specializes in application programming interface (API) testing as a service. Established in 2015, the company offers a platform that enables businesses to achieve full automation of their API testing processes. This platform allows testers and developers to create and automate functional tests, virtualize APIs, and conduct load tests, helping to identify and rectify issues before they impact users. API Fortress also provides an open-source tool called 3loa Helper, which automates three-legged OAuth 2.0 flows from various social and search providers. Operating as a subsidiary of Sauce Labs Inc. since December 2020, API Fortress is dedicated to improving the efficiency and effectiveness of API testing for organizations that depend on these critical integrations.

PRMediaRelease

Venture Round in 2017
PR Media Release is a national press release distribution service serving news media companies in their respective states. It offers price points significantly lower than that of other similar services. By utilizing a variety of features, their message can saturate print, broadcast, and online media.

Waste Systems

Venture Round in 2016
Waste System machines are expertly designed, highly engineered and are handbuilt in the heart of County Tyrone. Northern Ireland has an enviable reputation on a World stage for high quality technology and engineering. To be honest, yes, we’ve been called smart cookies and that’s a hat we’ll wear because it suits us well. We’ve been supplying the waste separation sector for over 15 years. We have the experience to deliver and the dedication to our craft. We feel our state of the art facility produces the best separation machines available today representing value, choice and flexibility.

Teckst

Seed Round in 2016
Teckst, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing a text messaging platform designed to facilitate real-time, human-to-human communication between brands and their customers. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, the platform enables businesses to send and receive text messages seamlessly, integrating with popular CRM systems such as Zendesk, Salesforce, and Microsoft Dynamics. This integration allows support agents and sales representatives to manage SMS and chat communications directly within their existing workflows, enhancing customer engagement and operational efficiency. Teckst's mobile application ensures that all messages sent on the go are recorded in the CRM for comprehensive visibility and tracking. The platform is utilized by various leading brands across multiple industries, including ESPN, Lyft, and T-Mobile, to drive sales, build customer loyalty, and improve brand engagement. In December 2019, Teckst became a subsidiary of LiveVox, Inc.

Bouxtie

Seed Round in 2015
Bouxtie [pronounced bow-tie] is transforming the way people give gifts and connect. With the Bouxtie application select from hundreds of top retail brands and instantly send a digital gift card right from your phone.

Chalk Digital

Venture Round in 2015
Chalk Digital is a provider of Platform as a Service (PaaS) solutions that streamline digital advertising and marketing for global brands, particularly those with multi-location and geographically dispersed operations, such as franchises. The company's intuitive service platform allows business owners to easily launch personalized and targeted marketing campaigns within minutes. By leveraging advanced marketing techniques, including geo-location and audience-enrichment, Chalk Digital offers enhanced access and affordability for local display, video, and connected TV advertising. The platform also incorporates marketing automation and location intelligence technology, enabling real-time assessment of campaigns for optimized reach and precise targeting. This approach empowers marketers to create and deploy mobile advertisements effectively, driving increased revenue and customer traffic across various sectors.

SeamlessDocs

Series A in 2015
SeamlessDocs is a leading provider of online services tailored for government agencies, facilitating their transition to digital operations. Founded in 2012, the company offers a platform that enables agencies to convert traditional PDF documents into dynamic web forms. This platform supports essential functions such as eSignature collection, payment processing, workflow automation, and submission data management. By streamlining these processes, SeamlessDocs enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of government operations. The company has established partnerships with over 400 municipal departments across the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean, making it a significant player in digital government solutions.

HiberGene Diagnostics

Series A in 2015
HiberGene Diagnostics, founded in 2009 and based in Dublin, Ireland, specializes in the development, manufacture, and marketing of molecular diagnostic tests for human infectious diseases. The company utilizes Loop Mediated Isothermal Amplification (LAMP) technology to create rapid, accurate, and easy-to-use tests. Their portfolio includes tests for Meningococcus and Group B Streptococcus, which detect severe forms of bacterial meningitis. HiberGene's products are distributed worldwide through diagnostic distributors. The company is led by CEO Brendan Farrell and has an active research pipeline, with plans to release new tests annually to meet significant clinical needs.

Chicory

Seed Round in 2015
Chicory is a technology company that leverages artificial intelligence to enhance digital grocery experiences. By transforming recipe content into commerce media, Chicory creates a platform that facilitates e-commerce transactions within the grocery sector. Its services enable users to discover recipes online and generate shopping lists with all necessary ingredients, streamlining the process of meal preparation. This approach not only assists consumers in making informed purchasing decisions but also helps food retailers boost their sales through customized digital shopping and marketing experiences.

Smaarts

Venture Round in 2015
Smaarts, Inc. is a technology company founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Mateo, California. The company specializes in developing software solutions that enable real-time detection of enterprise security infections. Smaarts focuses on analyzing and identifying relationships within data collected from various security devices and other sources. Its offerings include real-time malware detection and incident analysis solutions, aimed at helping businesses prevent security breaches. Through its innovative technology, Smaarts addresses the growing need for enhanced cybersecurity measures in an increasingly digital landscape.

Rallyware

Seed Round in 2014
Rallyware, Inc. develops a performance enablement platform that focuses on workforce engagement for a variety of organizations, including enterprises, direct selling companies, and nonprofits. The company provides a suite of solutions tailored for different sectors, such as Rallyware for Direct Selling, which enhances distributor retention and sales productivity, and Rallyware for Sales Enablement, aimed at engaging representatives. Additional offerings include solutions for franchise management, human resources, corporate citizenship, and brand ambassadorship, all designed to promote training, onboarding, and active participation. Rallyware's platform utilizes algorithms to connect business goals with workforce performance data, delivering personalized training and business activities at optimal times. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, Rallyware was previously known as Rallyt, Inc. before its name change in 2013.

IntroMe

Seed Round in 2014
IntroMe helps you discover new people nearby with similar interests. We're your trusted friend who knows everyone. And, we always have your back. We verify the identity and trust of the introduction with our TrustGuard score, so you know who you are connecting is real. We make the intros. You hit it off. Simply chat online or get together in person. Add cool people to your social circle. What are you waiting for? It only takes one intro. Download the IntroMe app to add more play in your day: www.IntroMe.com *Available in both iPhone and Android.

Attendify

Seed Round in 2013
Attendify is a leading provider of event technology software that specializes in creating, managing, and running engaging virtual and hybrid events. The company offers a comprehensive platform that includes features such as built-in registration, live streaming capabilities, social networking tools, and management options for content, sessions, and schedules. Attendify's solutions are designed to enhance the attendee experience and facilitate meaningful interactions, while also providing planners with actionable analytics to improve event outcomes. Renowned for its innovative approach, Attendify was the first to launch an event app featuring private social networking, and it has garnered a strong reputation with high ratings across multiple review platforms. Its client base includes notable organizations like Google, PayPal, and TedX, reflecting its commitment to delivering effective event solutions that foster lasting customer relationships.

Driveway

Seed Round in 2013
Driveway is a cloud-based technology company focused on enhancing driver safety and aiding auto insurers in assessing risk. It offers a telematics platform that utilizes patented artificial intelligence to automatically measure driving behaviors through smartphones, eliminating the need for additional hardware. By leveraging sensor fusion, machine learning, and AI algorithms, Driveway provides insurers with detailed data on driving performance, which enhances pricing intelligence and promotes lower loss ratios. This innovative approach supports the Usage-Based Insurance model, making it easier and more cost-effective for insurers to roll out driver safety programs. The platform not only rewards safe driving but also helps ordinary drivers improve their habits without complications, fostering a safer driving environment.

Minetta Brook

Seed Round in 2013
Minetta Brook Inc. is a software development company that creates products and platforms designed to help users efficiently navigate, discover, and track relevant information from extensive datasets. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Kirkland, Washington, the company leverages patent-pending machine learning and linguistics technology to process both unstructured and structured data. This technology is applicable to a variety of information sources, including streaming news, enterprise document repositories, and social media content. One of its notable offerings is Knewsapp, a real-time news analytics application that provides investment professionals with timely insights by utilizing Bloomberg news and market data. Through its innovative solutions, Minetta Brook aims to facilitate comprehensive data analysis and informed decision-making for its users.

Ringadoc

Seed Round in 2013
Ringadoc operates as a healthcare technology company specializing in virtual communication software for medical professionals. Its platform facilitates secure, cross-platform conversations between doctors, patients, office staff, and other providers, enhancing patient-doctor interaction while streamlining workflows for healthcare practitioners. Led by Founder and CEO Jordan Michaels, Ringadoc aims to improve doctor-patient relationships and simplify healthcare communication processes.
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