Kernel
Founded 2023 · 12 known investors
Kernel offers a data management platform that RevOps teams use to clean, deduplicate, and enrich account data and manage account hierarchies across enterprise CRMs. It includes expert-led onboarding, risk management, and integration for enterprise deployment.
Data & InfrastructureSaaSSales Tech
Investors · 12
Moonfire VenturesLondon
Sarah SmithMenlo Park · $250Kvia Sarah Smith · inferred
AccelreportedPalo Alto · $1.6M – $70M
Cintrifuse CapitalreportedCincinnati · $250K – $500K
CoreWeavereportedLivingston
Cowboy VenturesreportedPalo Alto · $500K – $3M
Ericsson VenturesreportedStockholm
ESSENCE VCreportedBothell
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General CatalystreportedSan Francisco · $30M
Jump CapitalreportedChicago
Link VenturesreportedCambridge · $1M – $8M
Y CombinatorreportedSan Francisco · $500K
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$42M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2025–2026
- $20MseedMar 2026 · 3 sources
Jump Capital (lead), CoreWeave, Cowboy Ventures, Ericsson Ventures, Essence VC, Felicis, General Catalyst, Link Ventures
Source ↗ - $22Mseed and Series A roundOct 2025 · 2 sourcesSource ↗
Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
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2 people who came through Kernel went on to found or lead other companies.
Competitors · 2
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Kernel do?
- Kernel offers a data management platform that RevOps teams use to clean, deduplicate, and enrich account data and manage account hierarchies across enterprise CRMs. It includes expert-led onboarding, risk management, and integration for enterprise deployment.
- Who are Kernel's investors?
- Kernel's investors include Moonfire Ventures, Sarah Smith, Accel, Cintrifuse Capital, CoreWeave, Cowboy Ventures, Ericsson Ventures, ESSENCE VC and 4 more.
- How much funding has Kernel raised?
- Kernel has disclosed $42M raised across 2 rounds.