Kahuna
Redwood City, US · Founded 2012 · 7 known investors
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Kahuna provides advance funding to independent musicians based on analysis of their streaming data and predicted royalty earnings, allowing artists to monetize future revenue without surrendering ownership or equity.
Founders & leadership
Kahuna was founded in 2012 by Jacob Taylor.
Board


Investors · 7
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Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$17.7M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2014–2018
▶$6.4MraisedJan 2018 · 20 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
- Adam MarchickDirector
- Charles HudsonDirector
- Ben BoyerDirector
- Omar HamouiDirector
- Sameer PatelExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $10M
- Amount sold
- $6.4M
- First sale
- Jan 2018
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$11.3MraisedJun 2014 · 23 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
- Adam MarchickExecutive Officer, Director
- Jacob TaylorDirector
- Charles HudsonDirector
- Offering amount
- $11.3M
- Amount sold
- $11.3M
- First sale
- Feb 2014
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2012
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Founder mafia
2 people who came through Kahuna went on to found or lead other companies.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Kahuna do?
- Kahuna provides advance funding to independent musicians based on analysis of their streaming data and predicted royalty earnings, allowing artists to monetize future revenue without surrendering ownership or equity.
- Who founded Kahuna?
- Kahuna was founded by Jacob Taylor in 2012.
- Who are Kahuna's investors?
- Kahuna's investors include Akkadian Ventures, Costanoa Venture Capital, Graph Ventures, Precursor Ventures, Revo Capital, Sequoia Capital, SoftTech VC.
- How much funding has Kahuna raised?
- Kahuna has disclosed $17.7M raised across 2 rounds.
- Where is Kahuna headquartered?
- Kahuna is headquartered in Redwood City, US.



