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The Ken
Founded 2016 · 101 employees on LinkedIn · 6 known investors
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The Ken is a subscription-based digital publication producing long-form, narrative business and industry journalism focused on India, covering sectors such as finance, healthcare, startups, and consumer markets. It offers premium stories and newsletters like First Principles and Two by Two to registered and paying readers.
Founders & leadership
The Ken was founded in 2016 by Rohin Dharmakumar.
Investors · 6
How we know: funding news · techcircle.in · Not right? Tell us
Also in the syndicate · 3
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$1.5M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2018–2023
- Undisclosed amountSeries BAug 2023
Rainmatter Capital
Source ↗ - $1.5MSeries AJul 2018 · 4 sources
Omidyar Network (lead), Omidyar Networks (lead), Exfinity Ventures, Yuj Kutumb, the Family Foundation
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Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does The Ken do?
- The Ken is a subscription-based digital publication producing long-form, narrative business and industry journalism focused on India, covering sectors such as finance, healthcare, startups, and consumer markets. It offers premium stories and newsletters like First Principles and Two by Two to registered and paying readers.
- Who founded The Ken?
- The Ken was founded by Rohin Dharmakumar in 2016.
- Who are The Ken's investors?
- The Ken's investors include Quest Ventures, Exfinity Ventures, Omidyar Network.
- How much funding has The Ken raised?
- The Ken has disclosed $1.5M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.