Kinsta was founded by Mark Gavalda in 2013.

Who are Kinsta's investors?

Kinsta's investors include McCarthy Capital.

Kinsta

Founded 2013 · 234 employees on LinkedIn · 1 known investors

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Kinsta is a web hosting platform founded in 2013 that serves agencies, businesses, and e-commerce brands globally, emphasizing performance optimization and developer-friendly infrastructure across 128 countries. The company operates a fully distributed remote team providing native-language support in eight languages.

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Founders & leadership

Kinsta was founded in 2013 by Mark Gavalda.

Mark Gavalda Founder and ChairmanMark Gavalda founded Kinsta, a managed hosting platform focused on WordPress infrastructure. He serves as Chairman of the company.

Jon Penland Chief Executive OfficerJon Penland previously served as Chief Operating Officer at Kinsta before becoming Chief Executive Officer. He has focused on building teams, aligning strategy with execution, and developing organizational culture around customer experience and accountability.

Investors · 1

McCarthy Capitallisted by McCarthy CapitalOmaha · $30M – $125M

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Frequently asked questions

What does Kinsta do?: Kinsta is a web hosting platform founded in 2013 that serves agencies, businesses, and e-commerce brands globally, emphasizing performance optimization and developer-friendly infrastructure across 128 countries. The company operates a fully distributed remote team providing native-language support in eight languages.
Who founded Kinsta?: Kinsta was founded by Mark Gavalda in 2013.
Who are Kinsta's investors?: Kinsta's investors include McCarthy Capital.