Kanarys
Dallas, US · Founded 2018 · Delaware corporation · 10 employees on LinkedIn · 4 known investors
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Matt Cherianunlockedknows Ashanti Mitchell · together at Regions Bank (overlapped)
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Founders & leadership
Kanarys was founded in 2018 by Bennie King, Star Carter, Mandy Price, and Ashanti Mitchell.
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Bennie KinginCo-Founder & Chief Product and Technology Officer2018–2025Bennie King led AI strategy and governance at a Fortune-250 company, overseeing 700+ production AI use cases and building enterprise compliance frameworks for EU AI Act and NIST standards. He previously co-founded and served as CPTO of a venture-backed SaaS company through acquisition in 2024.
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Star CarterinCo-founder · General Counsel | Chief Operating Officer (COO) | Board Member2018–2022She brings nearly two decades of experience in legal strategy and operations, including prior roles as Senior Legal Counsel at private equity firms Lone Star Funds and Hudson Advisors, and positions at law firms Weil and Sidley advising on transactions and regulatory matters. She holds a JD from Harvard Law School and a BBA from the University of Texas, and serves as an independent board member for a Nasdaq-listed retail company.
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Mandy PriceinCo-Founder & CEO2018–2024Mandy Price is a lawyer and operator who built and scaled Kanarys, a SaaS company, from inception through a venture-backed exit. She has served as CEO and board director, with experience advising on M&A, governance, and regulatory compliance across private equity and public company contexts.
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Ashanti MitchellinCo-founder · Chief Financial Officer2018–2022Ashanti Mitchell spent over 20 years in commercial banking, where she reviewed financial statements, underwrote cash flow, and made lending decisions. She founded Kanarys to help business owners build physical and operational capacity for sustainable leadership.
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Melody AyeliNamed on SEC filing
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Liji ThomasNamed on SEC filing
Investors · 4
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$8M disclosed across 4 rounds · 2018–2024
▶$1.3MraisedJan 2024 · 15 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$1.3MraisedJan 2024 · 15 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- George SpencerDirector
- Melonie ParkerDirector
- Bennie KingExecutive Officer, Director
- Mandisa PriceExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $2.3M
- Amount sold
- $1.3M
- First sale
- Jan 2024
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$4.9MraisedOct 2022 · 14 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$4.9MraisedOct 2022 · 14 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Mandisa PriceExecutive Officer, Director
- Starlett CarterExecutive Officer, Director
- George H. Spencer IIIDirector
- Offering amount
- $6.8M
- Amount sold
- $4.9M
- First sale
- Sep 2022
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2018
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$1.8MraisedDec 2020 · 7 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$1.8MraisedDec 2020 · 7 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Mandisa PriceExecutive Officer, Director
- Starlett CarterExecutive Officer, Director
- Bennie KingExecutive Officer, Director
- Nasir QadreeDirector
- Offering amount
- $3.1M
- Amount sold
- $1.8M
- First sale
- Dec 2020
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2018
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$115KraisedJun 2018 · 5 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$115KraisedJun 2018 · 5 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Bennie KingExecutive Officer, Director
- Melody AyeliExecutive Officer
- Star CarterExecutive Officer, Director
- Liji ThomasExecutive Officer
- Mandy PriceExecutive Officer, Director
- Ashanti MitchellExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $1.5M
- Amount sold
- $115K
- First sale
- Jun 2018
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2018
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who founded Kanarys?
- Kanarys was founded by Bennie King, Star Carter, Mandy Price, Ashanti Mitchell in 2018.
- Who are Kanarys's investors?
- Kanarys's investors include 100 Black Angels & Allies Fund, 2.12 Angels, Tech Square Ventures, Zeal Capital Partners.
- How much funding has Kanarys raised?
- Kanarys has disclosed $8M raised across 4 rounds.
- Where is Kanarys headquartered?
- Kanarys is headquartered in Dallas, US.