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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.

JT
Jacob TaylorFounder
SP
Sameer PatelExecutive

Board

AMAdam Marchick
Adam MarchickBoard directorPartner at Akkadian Ventures
CHCharles Hudson
Charles HudsonBoard directorManaging Partner at Precursor Ventures
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Ben BoyerBoard director
OH
Omar HamouiBoard director

Investors · 7

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$17.7M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2014–2018

▶$6.4MraisedJan 2018 · 20 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • 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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$11.3MraisedJun 2014 · 23 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • 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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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.