Kiko
AcquiredYC S05Boston, US · Founded 2005 · 3 known investors
An AI-powered e-commerce platform that recommends high-quality, affordable consumer products across categories including electronics, home goods, pet supplies, and jewelry. It serves consumers seeking convenient shopping with competitive pricing.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkCalendarUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S05)
Kiko was founded in 2005 by Justin Kan and Emmett Shear.
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Justin Kanin𝕏FounderJustin Kan is a co-founder of Atrium, a legal services firm for startups. He previously founded Twitch and Justin.tv, and has held executive roles across multiple companies.
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Emmett Shearin𝕏FounderEmmett Shear co-founded Justin.tv and later founded Twitch, a video streaming platform. He is a part-time partner at Y Combinator and graduated from Yale University in 2005.
Investors · 3
Founder mafia
2 people who came through Kiko went on to found or lead other companies.
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- What does Kiko do?
- An AI-powered e-commerce platform that recommends high-quality, affordable consumer products across categories including electronics, home goods, pet supplies, and jewelry. It serves consumers seeking convenient shopping with competitive pricing.
- Who founded Kiko?
- Kiko was founded by Justin Kan, Emmett Shear in 2005.
- Who are Kiko's investors?
- Kiko's investors include Y Combinator, Smilegate Investment, Strong Ventures, Llc.
- Where is Kiko headquartered?
- Kiko is headquartered in Boston, US.