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Founded 2023 · 210 employees on LinkedIn · 6 known investors

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KAST is a stablecoin-powered financial platform that enables users to hold, send, and spend digital currency instantly across 170+ countries without traditional banking intermediaries. It serves globally mobile individuals and provides access to payment rails, card spending, and wealth-building tools backed by regulated financial infrastructure.

Crypto & Web3Fintech

Founders & leadership

KAST was founded in 2023 by Raagulan Pathy.

RPRaagulan Pathy
Raagulan PathyFounder & CEOFounder of KAST, a stablecoin-powered financial platform for holding, sending, and spending digital currency across 170+ countries. He previously worked at Circle, Zoom, Facebook, and Amazon, with expertise in stablecoins, crypto, and blockchain.

Investors · 6

Peak XV Partnerslisted by Peak XV PartnersBengaluru · $100K – $10M

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CMCC GlobalreportedHong Kong

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HongShan Capital GroupreportedHong Kong · $100K – $50M

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QED InvestorsreportedAlexandria · $30K – $20M

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Also in the syndicate · 1

DST Global Partners

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$160M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2026

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Founder mafia

2 people who came through KAST went on to found or lead other companies.

Sandeep PatilBoard DirectorFounded TruecallerRaagulan PathyFounderFounded Circle

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In the news

KAST Raises $80 Million to Expand Stablecoin Payment Platformpymnts.com · Mar 2026KAST raises $80 million at $600 million valuation to expand stablecoin payments platformcoindesk.com · Mar 2026Stablecoin FinTech KAST raises $80m Series Afintech.global · Mar 2026KAST raises $80 million as stablecoins move from infrastructure into mainstream financial servicesprnewswire.com · Mar 2026KAST Raises $80M in Series A Fundingfinsmes.com · Mar 2026HongShan, Peak XV back stablecoin-powered neobank KASTtechcrunch.com · Dec 2024

Frequently asked questions

What does KAST do?
KAST is a stablecoin-powered financial platform that enables users to hold, send, and spend digital currency instantly across 170+ countries without traditional banking intermediaries. It serves globally mobile individuals and provides access to payment rails, card spending, and wealth-building tools backed by regulated financial infrastructure.
Who founded KAST?
KAST was founded by Raagulan Pathy in 2023.
Who are KAST's investors?
KAST's investors include Left Lane Capital, Peak XV Partners, CMCC Global, HongShan Capital Group, QED Investors.
How much funding has KAST raised?
KAST has disclosed $160M raised across 2 rounds.