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Kaso

YC W22

Dubai, AE · Founded 2021 · 20 employees · 13 known investors

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Kaso develops supply chain optimization solutions for restaurants and suppliers to reduce food waste. The platform addresses inefficiencies in the food supply chain to support business profitability and environmental sustainability.

Also known as Elkaso · Elkaso, Kaso (formerly Elkaso), Kaso, Elkaso · Kaso (formerly Elkaso)

AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareFoodTechImpact & Social GoodLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesSaaSArtificial IntelligenceMarketplaceSupply ChainFood TechAIUnited Arab EmiratesMiddle East and North Africa

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W22)

Kaso was founded in 2021 by Manar Alkassar.

MAManar Alkassar
Manar AlkassarCo-Founder & CEOManar Alkassar is co-founder of Kaso, an AI group purchasing platform for restaurants, and previously co-founded Helpling, a home-service marketplace, and Qlub, a restaurant payment solution. He served as Managing Director at Rocket Internet and was part of the early team at Sirrix AG, a cybersecurity company that exited to Rohde & Schwarz.
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Laura NeisesCPO
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Ahmed SolimanFounderuntil 2024
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Ohood SabbaghHR Specialistformer
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Vibha ShettyRecruiterformer
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Tyler BaileyHR Managerformer
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Frank BiedkaCTOformer
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Khaled RashadCTOformer

Investors · 13

HALA Ventureslisted by HALA Ventures

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MSA Novolisted by MSA NovoSingapore

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Pioneerlisted by PioneerToronto, Ontario

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Vulpes Ventureslisted by Vulpes VenturesSingapore

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Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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Cyfr Capitalreported

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Global Founders CapitalreportedBerlin · $1M

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MSA CapitalreportedGrand Cayman

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SEEDRA VenturesreportedAd Diriyah

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Also in the syndicate · 3

BY VPCyfrSpade Ventures

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$10.5M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2023

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Frequently asked questions

What does Kaso do?
Kaso develops supply chain optimization solutions for restaurants and suppliers to reduce food waste. The platform addresses inefficiencies in the food supply chain to support business profitability and environmental sustainability.
Who founded Kaso?
Kaso was founded by Manar Alkassar in 2021.
Who are Kaso's investors?
Kaso's investors include BY Venture Partners, HALA Ventures, MSA Novo, Pioneer, Vulpes Ventures, Y Combinator, Cyfr Capital, Global Founders Capital and 2 more.
How much funding has Kaso raised?
Kaso has disclosed $10.5M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.
Where is Kaso headquartered?
Kaso is headquartered in Dubai, AE.