Unkey
11 known investors
Unkey is an API management platform for developers, designed to handle API workflows including integration and scaling. It targets teams building fast and scalable software.
Founders & leadership
Investors · 11
Uncork Capital✓ verifiedSan Francisco · $3M – $5M
ESSENCE VC✓ verifiedBothell
Deep AcreFort Lauderdale
HomebrewBurlingame · $100K – $500K
Preston-Werner VenturesSan Francisco Bay Area · $500K – $3M
Essence Venture CapitalreportedSeattle · $10K – $10Mvia Timothy Chen · inferred
Tokyo BlackreportedSan Francisco
Also in the syndicate · 4
PWV (Preston-Werner Ventures)Step FunctionSunflower CapitalThe Normal Fund
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountSeedApr 2026 · 2 sources
Uncork Capital (lead), Essence VC, PWV (Preston-Werner Ventures), Step Function, Sunflower Capital, Tokyo Black
Source ↗ - Undisclosed amountpre-seedNov 2023 · 2 sources
Essence VC (lead), Sunflower Capital, The Normal Fund
Source ↗
Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Unkey do?
- Unkey is an API management platform for developers, designed to handle API workflows including integration and scaling. It targets teams building fast and scalable software.
- Who founded Unkey?
- Unkey was founded by James Perkins, Andreas Thomas.
- Who are Unkey's investors?
- Unkey's investors include Uncork Capital, ESSENCE VC, Deep Acre, Homebrew, Preston-Werner Ventures, Essence Venture Capital, Tokyo Black.