Kafene

📍 New York, United States🗓 Founded 2019👥 149 employees💰 Last funded May 2022
Financial Services🌐 kafene.com
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Kafene is a leading point-of-sale financing partner dedicated to empowering flexible ownership solutions for underserved customers nationwide. By enabling our retail partners to offer flexible lease-to-own (LTO) purchase options for prime and nonprime consumers, Kafene helps merchants expand their customer base, and meet growing demand for furniture, appliances, electronics, tires, and other durable goods. Utilizing more than 20,000 data inputs in tandem with cutting-edge AI and machine learning technologies, our platform creates the best-in-class financing experience for both merchants and customers. With over $100 million in sales achieved in under 3 years, we are continuing our growth trajectory and scaling rapidly, led by our innovative and dedicated team. Our talented team of over 100 people values and celebrates our culture, and we are proudly selected as one of the Built In Startups to Watch and Best Startups to Work for in NYC, Lendit Emerging Fintech Company finalist, and Forbes Best Startup Employers.
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Total investors
6
Early stage
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Mid stage
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Late stage
2019
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Investors

7 investors
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Investor geography3 countries
United States
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Italy
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Switzerland
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Investor activity2019–2022 · investors recorded per year
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Frequently asked questions
Who invested in Kafene?
Kafene has 7 investors on record on gritt.io, including 6 early-stage backers, 1 mid-stage.
When did Kafene last raise funding?
The most recent investment in Kafene recorded on gritt.io was in May 2022.
When was Kafene founded?
Kafene was founded in 2019.
What industry is Kafene in?
Kafene operates in Financial Services. Find similar Financial Services investors on gritt.io.
Where is Kafene based?
Kafene is headquartered in New York, United States.