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Kobiton

Atlanta, US · Founded 2016 · Delaware corporation · 52 employees on LinkedIn · 8 known investors

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Kobiton provides a mobile test automation platform with a real-device cloud, device lab management, and AI-driven tools that generate Appium scripts from manual test sessions and run tests across physical Android and iOS devices. It serves enterprise QA and mobile development teams, offering cloud or on-prem deployment for continuous mobile testing.

Founders & leadership

Kobiton was founded in 2016 by Frank Moyer.

FMFrank Moyer
Frank MoyerFounder · CEOFrank Moyer studied at Columbia University and has served as CTO and recently CEO of Kobiton, a mobile test automation platform. He has led multiple venture-backed companies through growth and exits across various industries including government tech and CPG.
SBSean Barry
Sean BarryAdvisor to Chief Executive Officer2025–2026Sean Barry is an executive who has led companies through rapid growth and mergers and acquisitions, including acquiring a company in 2014 and selling one in 2019. He has managed customer acquisition at scale and overseen operations at organizations with 1,000+ employees across domestic and global markets.
KLKevin Lee
Kevin LeeCEO2017–2022Executive and Board advisor at Black Dragon Capital
VLVu Lam
Vu LamFounder and Board MemberExecutive Officer, Director at Katalon

Board

KWKen Walters
Ken WaltersBoard directorOperating Partner at Fulcrum Equity Partners
NCNelson Chu
Nelson ChuBoard directorManaging Director at Kinetic Ventures, L.L.C.
JDJim Douglass
Jim DouglassBoard directorPartner at Fulcrum Equity Partners
JL
Josh LiebermanBoard director
DDDan Drechsel
Dan DrechselDirector2019–2026General Partner at BIP Ventures

Investors · 8

Also in the syndicate · 1

KMS Technology

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$45.5M disclosed across 8 rounds · 2018–2024

▶$3MraisedAug 2024 · 8 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Sean BarryExecutive Officer, Director
  • Ken WaltersDirector
  • Nelson ChuDirector
  • Jim DouglassDirector
  • Josh LiebermanDirector
  • Frank MoyerDirector
  • Dan DrechselDirector
Offering amount
$4M
Amount sold
$3M
First sale
Aug 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$2.9MraisedNov 2023 · 3 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Josh LiebermanDirector
  • Ken WaltersDirector
  • Sean BarryExecutive Officer, Director
  • Jim DouglassDirector
  • Dan DrechselDirector
  • Frank MoyerDirector
  • Nelson ChuDirector
Offering amount
$6M
Amount sold
$2.9M
First sale
Oct 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$11.2MraisedJan 2023 · 13 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Josh LiebermanDirector
  • Nelson ChuDirector
  • Jim DouglassDirector
  • Frank MoyerDirector
  • Ken WaltersDirector
  • Sean BarryExecutive Officer, Director
  • Dan DrechselDirector
Offering amount
$12.2M
Amount sold
$11.2M
First sale
Jan 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$6.1MraisedSep 2021 · 8 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Frank MoyerDirector
  • Kevin LeeExecutive Officer, Director
  • James DouglassDirector
Offering amount
$6.1M
Amount sold
$6.1M
First sale
Aug 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2016
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$14MraisedNov 2020 · 8 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Kevin LeeExecutive Officer, Director
  • James DouglassDirector
  • Vu LamDirector
  • Dan DrechselDirector
  • Ken WaltersDirector
  • Frank MoyerDirector
  • Nelson ChuDirector
Offering amount
$14M
Amount sold
$14M
First sale
Oct 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2016
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$6.1KraisedMar 2020 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Dan DreschelDirector
  • Nelson ChuDirector
  • Ken WaltersDirector
  • Kevin LeeExecutive Officer, Director
  • Vu LamDirector
Offering amount
$6.1K
Amount sold
$6.1K
First sale
Feb 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2016
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$5.2MraisedAug 2019 · 7 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Ken WaltersDirector
  • Nelson ChuDirector
  • Dan DreschelDirector
  • Vu LamDirector
  • Kevin LeeExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$5.2M
Amount sold
$5.2M
First sale
Aug 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2016
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$3MraisedSep 2018 · 4 investors · Telecommunications
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Kevin LeeExecutive Officer
  • Ken WaltersDirector
  • Nelson ChuDirector
  • Vu LamDirector
  • Josh LiebermanDirector
Offering amount
$3M
Amount sold
$3M
First sale
Sep 2018
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 Kobiton do?
Kobiton provides a mobile test automation platform with a real-device cloud, device lab management, and AI-driven tools that generate Appium scripts from manual test sessions and run tests across physical Android and iOS devices. It serves enterprise QA and mobile development teams, offering cloud or on-prem deployment for continuous mobile testing.
Who founded Kobiton?
Kobiton was founded by Frank Moyer in 2016.
Who are Kobiton's investors?
Kobiton's investors include BIP Ventures, Fulcrum Equity Partners, Kinetic Ventures, L.L.C., Service Provider Capital, AllCloud, BIP Capital, Panoramic Ventures.
How much funding has Kobiton raised?
Kobiton has disclosed $45.5M raised across 8 rounds.
Where is Kobiton headquartered?
Kobiton is headquartered in Atlanta, US.