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Kinzen

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Acquired by Spotify October 2022 · terms undisclosed — Deal terms not disclosed · source ↗

Kinzen provides a content moderation platform that combines a global network of language and cultural experts with machine learning to detect dangerous misinformation, hateful content, and violent extremism across 28 languages and markets. It supports trust and safety teams in identifying harmful content at scale.

Founders & leadership

ÁKÁine Kerr
Áine KerrFounderShe previously worked as political and managing editor at Storyful (acquired by News Corporation), and at Facebook where she contributed to the Journalism Project and News Integrity Initiative.

Investors · 9

Also in the syndicate · 4

Business Venture Partners (BVP)DK Investment LLCFST GrowthleadXSell

Funding

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  • Undisclosed amountSeedNov 2020 · 2 sources
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Frequently asked questions

What does Kinzen do?
Kinzen provides a content moderation platform that combines a global network of language and cultural experts with machine learning to detect dangerous misinformation, hateful content, and violent extremism across 28 languages and markets. It supports trust and safety teams in identifying harmful content at scale.
Who founded Kinzen?
Kinzen was founded by Áine Kerr.
Who are Kinzen's investors?
Kinzen's investors include Business Venture Partners, ConsenSys Mesh, Old Town Media Ventures, Bessemer Venture Partners, Enterprise Ireland.