Kudo
New York, US · Founded 2016 · 8 known investors
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KUDO provides a platform for remote simultaneous interpretation at conferences, offering certification and marketplace services for professional interpreters globally.
Founders & leadership
Kudo was founded in 2016 by Ewandro Magalhaes and Fardad Zabetian.
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Ewandro MagalhaesinCo-Founder and Chief Language Officer2020–2023Ewandro Magalhaes served as Chief Interpreter and Head of Conference Services at the United Nations in Geneva before co-founding KUDO. He has worked on strategic communication and cross-cultural diplomacy with governments, regulators, and senior executives.
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Fardad ZabetianinCo-founder & CEOHe previously founded two other companies and has advised early-stage founders and made angel investments.
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Annabelle ZabetianinCo-Founder
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Parham AkhavanExecutive
Board
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Niki PezeshkiBoard director
Investors · 8
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$21M disclosed across 1 round · 2021
▶$21MraisedMar 2021 · 13 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$21MraisedMar 2021 · 13 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Annabelle ZabetianExecutive Officer
- Parham AkhavanExecutive Officer
- Ewandro MagalhaesExecutive Officer
- Niki PezeshkiDirector
- Fardad ZabetianExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $22M
- Amount sold
- $21M
- First sale
- Mar 2021
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2016
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
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 Kudo do?
- KUDO provides a platform for remote simultaneous interpretation at conferences, offering certification and marketplace services for professional interpreters globally.
- Who founded Kudo?
- Kudo was founded by Ewandro Magalhaes, Fardad Zabetian in 2016.
- Who are Kudo's investors?
- Kudo's investors include ID8 Investments, Arcanum Capital, AU21 Capital, Bixin Ventures, BTX Capital, LD Capital, MiH Ventures, ZBS CAPITAL.
- How much funding has Kudo raised?
- Kudo has disclosed $21M raised across 1 round.
- Where is Kudo headquartered?
- Kudo is headquartered in New York, US.