Unkey
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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
How we know: Uncork Capital's portfolio page · the company's own site · a partner's Signal profile · funding news · unkey.com · Not right? Tell us
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How we know: Preston-Werner Ventures's portfolio page · Not right? Tell us
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How we know: unkey.com · Not right? Tell us
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Also in the syndicate · 3
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
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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, Step Function Ventures, Tokyo Black.






