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Kivo

DefunctYC S13

San Francisco, US · 2 employees · 9 known investors

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Kivo is a plugin that enables collaborative document editing and version control within applications like PowerPoint, allowing users to share changes without switching tools.

Also known as Verse Software, Inc.

Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkProductivityUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S13)

LALeo Anthias
Leo AnthiasCTO2012–2015
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Niluka SatharasingheFounderformer
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Toban Zolman
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Zefi Hennessy Holland

Investors · 9

Cascade Seed FundreportedBend

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Infoteriareported

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MassMutual VenturesreportedSpringfield · $500K – $5M

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Oregon Venture FundreportedPortland · $500K – $5M

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Peninsula VenturesreportedPortland

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Venture Investment AssociatesreportedPeapack

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Also in the syndicate · 2

Facet Life SciencesleadRogue Ventures

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$8M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2022–2026

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

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Legal entities · 1

corporate structure
Verse Software, Inc.

Frequently asked questions

What does Kivo do?
Kivo is a plugin that enables collaborative document editing and version control within applications like PowerPoint, allowing users to share changes without switching tools.
Who founded Kivo?
Kivo was founded by Leo Anthias, Niluka Satharasinghe.
Who are Kivo's investors?
Kivo's investors include Y Combinator, Cascade Seed Fund, Infoteria, MassMutual Ventures, Oregon Venture Fund, Peninsula Ventures, Venture Investment Associates.
How much funding has Kivo raised?
Kivo has disclosed $8M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Kivo headquartered?
Kivo is headquartered in San Francisco, US.