Kernel Capital

Kernel Capital Inc. is a venture capital and private equity firm based in San Mateo, California, specializing in seed-stage, bridge, and A-round financing for startups. Founded in 2011, the firm primarily focuses on the B2B enterprise software sector. Kernel Capital seeks to invest in companies that have an established core team, a clear monetization strategy, and a viable go-to-market plan. The firm typically prefers to make investments as part of a syndicate, allowing for collaborative funding efforts.

Mark Glukhovsky

Managing Partner

14 past transactions

SeamlessDocs

Series C in 2018
SeamlessDocs empowers governments to go paperless and deliver better online services to citizens and staff. They specialize in form automation software and offer solutions to help governments go digital, deliver online services, and automate business processes. To date, SeamlessDocs has worked with hundreds of local and state agencies across the US, allowing millions of citizens to submit online forms from any browser or device with eSignatures, payments, and attachments. By providing governments with the tools to digitize their paper processes, the company hopes to shed light on its mission statement: "Government is Beautiful."

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 technology company based in New York that specializes in developing a messaging platform designed for real-time communication between brands and their customers. Founded in 2014, Teckst provides a solution that allows businesses to send and receive text messages seamlessly, integrating with popular customer relationship management (CRM) systems such as Zendesk, Salesforce, Oracle, and Microsoft Dynamics. This integration enables support agents and sales representatives to manage SMS and chat communications within their existing workflows. The platform includes a user-friendly dashboard that offers management analytics and control features, while a mobile application allows for on-the-go messaging that is automatically tracked within the CRM. Teckst serves a diverse range of industries and has notable clients, including ESPN, The New York Mets, Lyft, T-Mobile, and Chanel. As of late 2019, Teckst operates as 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 an advertising technology company that specializes in mobile advertising solutions. It offers a user-friendly platform that enables marketers to create, publish, and track their mobile advertisement campaigns. By leveraging geo-location and audience data, Chalk Digital allows businesses of all sizes, from real estate agents to local auto dealers, to effectively promote their brands, products, and services to targeted consumers. The platform utilizes advanced location technology to monitor and target users in real-time, facilitating the display of advertisements to thousands of mobile users within specific geographic areas. Founded in 2015 and based in San Diego, California, Chalk Digital aims to democratize mobile advertising, making it accessible for a wide range of clients to reach their intended audiences within their communities.

SeamlessDocs

Series A in 2015
SeamlessDocs empowers governments to go paperless and deliver better online services to citizens and staff. They specialize in form automation software and offer solutions to help governments go digital, deliver online services, and automate business processes. To date, SeamlessDocs has worked with hundreds of local and state agencies across the US, allowing millions of citizens to submit online forms from any browser or device with eSignatures, payments, and attachments. By providing governments with the tools to digitize their paper processes, the company hopes to shed light on its mission statement: "Government is Beautiful."

HiberGene

Series A in 2015
HiberGene Diagnostics Limited, based in Dublin, Ireland, specializes in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of molecular diagnostic tests for human infectious diseases. The company utilizes loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) technology to create rapid and accurate tests, including those for meningitis and Group B Streptococcus. HiberGene's product portfolio addresses significant clinical needs, enabling clinicians to detect infections quickly in near-patient settings such as clinical laboratories and emergency rooms. Founded in 2009, HiberGene continues to expand its range of diagnostic offerings while maintaining an active research pipeline to introduce new tests annually. The company's leadership is guided by CEO Brendan Farrell, who has extensive experience in the diagnostics industry. HiberGene's products are distributed through diagnostic distributors worldwide.

Chicory

Seed Round in 2015
Chicory is a technology company based in NYC that uses artificial intelligence to create digital grocery experiences. In 2014, Chicory launched its core product, the "Get Ingredients" button, which allows consumers to get online recipe ingredients delivered from various grocers and retailers. Within two years, Chicory added over 1,000 recipe partners and became the largest shoppable recipe network in the country. They launched an advertising platform in 2016, leveraging their network to help food brands reach consumers who are in-market for grocery and CPG products. Today, Chicory reaches approximately 80 million unique monthly users and has partnered with companies like Peapod, Time, Inc. and General Mills International to lay the groundwork for the future of grocery.

Rallyware

Seed Round in 2014
Rallyware, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a workforce engagement platform designed to enhance performance across various sectors. Their Performance Enablement Platform (PEP) provides tailored training and engagement activities aligned with specific business goals, allowing organizations to connect workforce performance data with desired outcomes. Rallyware offers solutions for direct selling, sales enablement, franchise management, human resources, corporate citizenship, and brand ambassadorship, catering to a diverse clientele that includes enterprises, direct selling companies, nonprofits, and political campaigns. The platform has been implemented in over 50 countries and supports multiple languages, serving millions of users globally. Notable clients include major brands such as Samsung, Avon, and Mary Kay. Since its incorporation in 2012 and subsequent rebranding in 2013, Rallyware has focused on empowering employees to drive business success through personalized, AI-driven learning and engagement programs. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

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 software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions for event technology, specializing in creating engaging and interactive event experiences. The company pioneered the integration of private social networking features into event apps, which has redefined attendee engagement. Attendify offers a comprehensive suite of products, including user-friendly event and registration applications, alongside robust backend analytics to enhance event marketing efforts. Its clientele includes prominent organizations such as Google, PayPal, and TEDx, reflecting its strong reputation in the industry. Attendify has received positive feedback from users, maintaining an average rating of 4.6 stars across multiple review platforms. The company's innovative approach aims to improve the overall attendee experience, making it a valuable partner for successful events.

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. specializes in developing software products and platforms that assist users in navigating, discovering, and tracking relevant information from extensive data sources. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Kirkland, Washington, the company utilizes patent-pending machine learning and linguistics technology to process both unstructured and structured data. Its flagship product, Knewsapp, is a real-time news analytics application that integrates Bloomberg news and market data, providing investment professionals with immediate insights for trading and research. Minetta Brook's technology can be applied to a variety of information sources, including streaming news, enterprise document repositories, and social media content, enabling comprehensive analysis across different data types.

Ringadoc

Seed Round in 2013
Ringadoc is a healthcare technology company that enhances communication between doctors and patients through a cross-platform software solution. The platform enables healthcare professionals to connect directly with patients, facilitating virtual consultations where medical advice can be provided, illnesses diagnosed, treatments advised, and prescriptions issued when necessary. By utilizing existing technologies and aligning with natural user behaviors, Ringadoc aims to simplify the healthcare experience for both providers and patients, ultimately fostering closer relationships in the virtual healthcare space. The company is led by Founder and CEO Jordan Michaels.
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