Keycafe Inc.
Vancouver · British Columbia, Canada corporation · 4 known investors
Keycafe provides a cloud-based platform and SmartBox devices for secure physical key management and access control, letting organizations track key exchanges in real time across multiple locations. It serves enterprises, small businesses, and government agencies in sectors such as property management, hospitality, logistics, auto dealerships, and fleet operations.
Founders & leadership
CB
Clayton BrownFounder
RB
Richard BrownNamed on SEC filing
BD
Bill DiamondNamed on SEC filing
JC
Jason CrabbNamed on SEC filing
HA
Hashem AboulhosnNamed on SEC filing
SM
Seiji MiyasakaNamed on SEC filing
CA
CMO and Co-founderCMO and Co-founder
Investors · 4
Competitors · 6
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HOSPITABLE132 shared keywordsHospitable provides property management software for short-term and vacation rental hosts, automating guest messaging, calendar sync across channels like Airbnb, Vrbo, and Booking.com, dynamic pricing, and guest reviews. It uses AI tools to handle guest inquiries, generate reviews, and answer business questions for hosts managing one or many properties.
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Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$1M disclosed across 1 round · 2021
▶$1MraisedFeb 2021 · 25 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$1MraisedFeb 2021 · 25 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Richard BrownDirector
- Bill DiamondExecutive Officer
- Jason CrabbExecutive Officer
- Clayton BrownExecutive Officer, Director
- Hashem AboulhosnDirector
- Seiji MiyasakaDirector
- Offering amount
- $1M
- Amount sold
- $1M
- First sale
- Feb 2021
- Incorporated
- Corporation, British Columbia, Canada
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Keycafe Inc. do?
- Keycafe provides a cloud-based platform and SmartBox devices for secure physical key management and access control, letting organizations track key exchanges in real time across multiple locations. It serves enterprises, small businesses, and government agencies in sectors such as property management, hospitality, logistics, auto dealerships, and fleet operations.
- Who founded Keycafe Inc.?
- Keycafe Inc. was founded by Clayton Brown.
- Who are Keycafe Inc.'s investors?
- Keycafe Inc.'s investors include Evolution VC Partners, Keiretsu Forum, WUTIF Capital, Bigfoot Capital.
- How much funding has Keycafe Inc. raised?
- Keycafe Inc. has disclosed $1M raised across 1 round.
- Where is Keycafe Inc. headquartered?
- Keycafe Inc. is headquartered in Vancouver.