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Keynua

YC W19

Lima, PE · Founded 2019 · Delaware corporation · 15 employees · 7 known investors

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Keynua provides electronic signature solutions with multiple signature types, biometric authentication, and geolocation for secure digital document signing. The platform serves financial institutions, insurance companies, and enterprises in Latin America via WhatsApp, SMS, and email.

Also known as Keynua Inc.

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W19)

Keynua was founded in 2019 by Alfredo Granda, Manuel Olguin, Luis Alban, and Inma Canadas.

AGAlfredo Granda
Alfredo GrandaCofounder at KeynuaAlfredo Granda designed and developed Cinepapaya, a platform that served millions of users across Latin America before its 2016 acquisition by NBC Universal's Fandango Media division. He subsequently served as VP of IT for Fandango's Latin America operations before founding Keynua.
MOManuel Olguin
Manuel OlguinCo-founder and CEOManuel Olguin co-founded Cinepapaya in 2012, a digital product serving Latin American movie theaters, which was acquired by NBC Universal's Fandango Media in 2016. He now leads Keynua as founder and CEO.
LALuis Alban
Luis AlbanCo-Founder
ICInma Canadas
Inma CanadasCofounder and CMO

Investors · 7

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$1.6M disclosed across 1 round · 2019

▶$1.6MraisedApr 2019 · 16 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Luis AlbanExecutive Officer, Director
  • Inmaculada CanadasExecutive Officer, Director
  • Alfredo GrandaExecutive Officer, Director
  • Manuel OlguinExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$1.6M
Amount sold
$1.6M
Minimum investment
$10K
First sale
Mar 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2016
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Keynua do?
Keynua provides electronic signature solutions with multiple signature types, biometric authentication, and geolocation for secure digital document signing. The platform serves financial institutions, insurance companies, and enterprises in Latin America via WhatsApp, SMS, and email.
Who founded Keynua?
Keynua was founded by Alfredo Granda, Manuel Olguin, Luis Alban, Inma Canadas in 2019.
Who are Keynua's investors?
Keynua's investors include Magma Partners, Point Nine, Y Combinator, Agrolimen Ventures, Tamar Capital, Venture Investment Associates, Z Nation Lab Growth.
How much funding has Keynua raised?
Keynua has disclosed $1.6M raised across 1 round.
Where is Keynua headquartered?
Keynua is headquartered in Lima, PE.