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Kana
seed · 🇺🇸 San Francisco, United States · Founded 2026 · 11-50 employees
AI-native marketing software startup that builds agentic AI applications for marketing and media teams to optimize customer journey stages. Kana is a martech, SaaS and AI startup based in San Francisco, United States, founded 2026, at seed stage, with $15M raised to date.
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Total raised
$15M
Stage
seed
Business model
SaaS
Key differentiator
Proprietary just-in-time data integration and loosely coupled, domain-specific AI agents that integrate seamlessly with existing systems, enabling reviewable automation without disruptive changes.
Target customer
marketing and media teams at brands and media companies
Sectors
Funding rounds
Key investors
Mayfield
Notable achievements
- Raised $15M seed funding in February 2026
- Emerged from stealth after incubation at super{set}
- Founded by serial entrepreneurs with prior exits: Rapt (Microsoft, 2007/2008) and Krux (Salesforce, $700M, 2016)
Frequently asked questions
- What does Kana do?
- AI-native marketing software startup that builds agentic AI applications for marketing and media teams to optimize customer journey stages.
- Where is Kana based?
- Kana is based in San Francisco, United States, founded in 2026.
- How much has Kana raised?
- Kana has raised $15M in tracked funding and is currently at the seed stage.
- Who has invested in Kana?
- Investors in Kana include Mayfield.