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KYG Trade

Newport Beach, US · Founded 2021 · Delaware corporation · 42 employees on LinkedIn

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KYG Trade offers an AI-assisted platform for global trade management, combining export controls, tariff compliance, restricted party screening, duty/tariff analytics, and HS code classification. It serves enterprise trade compliance and IT teams, integrating with existing ERP, PLM, TMS, SCM, and GTM systems.

AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS

Founders & leadership

KYG Trade was founded in 2021 by Todd R. Smith and Todd R. Smith, LCB.

TRTodd R. Smith
Todd R. SmithFounder CEOExecutive officer and director of KYG Trade, which offers an AI-assisted global trade management platform covering export controls, tariff compliance, restricted party screening, and HS code classification. His areas of expertise include big data, infrastructure scalability, machine learning infrastructure, and startup management.
TRTodd R. Smith, LCB
Todd R. Smith, LCBFounder CEO

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$25.5M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2025–2026

▶$18.7MraisedMay 2026 · 33 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
KYG Trade Invests in Trade Expertise — KYG Tradekygtrade.com · Jul 2026Trysignalbasetrysignalbase.com · Jun 2026
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Todd R. SmithExecutive Officer, Director
  • William HsuDirector
  • Julie EffronDirector
  • Jon RosenbaumDirector
  • Paul ShortDirector
Offering amount
$18.7M
Amount sold
$18.7M
First sale
May 2026
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$6.8MraisedMay 2025 · 56 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Todd R. SmithExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$6.8M
Amount sold
$6.8M
First sale
May 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2021
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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KYG Trade Invests in Trade Expertise — KYG Tradekygtrade.com · Jul 2026Trysignalbasetrysignalbase.com · Jun 2026

Frequently asked questions

What does KYG Trade do?
KYG Trade offers an AI-assisted platform for global trade management, combining export controls, tariff compliance, restricted party screening, duty/tariff analytics, and HS code classification. It serves enterprise trade compliance and IT teams, integrating with existing ERP, PLM, TMS, SCM, and GTM systems.
Who founded KYG Trade?
KYG Trade was founded by Todd R. Smith, Todd R. Smith, LCB in 2021.
How much funding has KYG Trade raised?
KYG Trade has disclosed $25.5M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is KYG Trade headquartered?
KYG Trade is headquartered in Newport Beach, US.