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Kadama

Redmond, US · Founded 2021 · 1 known investors

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66 people in our graph share verified history with the Kadama team — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Joe Horsmanunlockedknows Amin Shaykho · together at University of Washington (overlapped)
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Kadama is a mobile app and social platform that connects students with peer tutors for on-demand homework and essay help across high school and college subjects like math and English. It also lets students earn income as tutors and builds a large education-focused social media following on TikTok and Instagram.

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Founders & leadership

Kadama was founded in 2021 by Amin Shaykho.

ASAmin Shaykho
Amin ShaykhoinFounder · CEO of Kadama - Tutoring Marketplace (2M Users, Raised $2M, Forbes 30 Under 30) 🚀He previously worked as a senior software engineer at Apple and Boeing.
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Marwan El-RukbyNamed on SEC filing

Board

DGDmitry Grishin
Dmitry GrishininBoard directorFounding Partner at Grishin Robotics

Investors · 1

Grishin RoboticsSilicon Valley · $250K – $1M

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$1.5M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2021–2026

▶$1.5MraisedJun 2021 · 8 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Amin ShaykhoExecutive Officer, Director
  • Marwan El-RukbyDirector
  • Dmitry GrishinDirector
Offering amount
$1.6M
Amount sold
$1.5M
Proceeds to insiders
$225K
First sale
May 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2021
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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In the news

Kadama Secures $1.7M Seed | Signalbasetrysignalbase.com · Mar 2026Tutoring, On Demand | Foster School of Businessmagazine.foster.uw.edu · May 2023Seattle-based Tutoring Platform Kadama Raises $1.7M in Seed Funding – EdTechReviewedtechreview.in · Jun 2021Seattle tutoring app Kadama gets quick lesson in success as it raises $1.7M, grows social following – GeekWiregeekwire.com · Jun 2021Seattle-based tutoring app Kadama raises $1.7M, credits viral TikTok videos for growth - Puget Sound Business Journalbizjournals.com · Jun 2021Gen-Z Learning App Kadama Secures $1.7 Million Seed Funding After Impacting Millions During the Pandemic | AP Newsapnews.com · Jun 2021

Frequently asked questions

What does Kadama do?
Kadama is a mobile app and social platform that connects students with peer tutors for on-demand homework and essay help across high school and college subjects like math and English. It also lets students earn income as tutors and builds a large education-focused social media following on TikTok and Instagram.
Who founded Kadama?
Kadama was founded by Amin Shaykho in 2021.
Who are Kadama's investors?
Kadama's investors include Grishin Robotics.
How much funding has Kadama raised?
Kadama has disclosed $1.5M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.
Where is Kadama headquartered?
Kadama is headquartered in Redmond, US.