# Kamcord

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/kamcord

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: San Francisco, US
- Website: www.kamcord.com
- Total disclosed funding: $38M
- Latest round: Series C (Dec 23, 2015)
- Investors on record: 24

## About

Kamcord Inc. is a technology company specializing in advanced bot verification solutions, aimed at enhancing online security and minimizing fraudulent activities across various industries.Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, US, Kamcord Inc. offers innovative bot verification services. The company underwent a significant business pivot when it was acquired by Lyft, Inc. in November 2016. Following this acquisition, Kamcord has raised a total of USD 9.88 mn through its Series C funding round led by WarnerMedia Investments, with additional investments from Plug and Play Ventures, Tencent Investment, TransLink Capital, Wargaming, and XG Ventures. As of the latest round on November 16, 2017, the company's current valuation stands at USD 104.58 mn.Kamcord specializes in advanced bot verification solutions designed to enhance online security and reduce fraudulent activities. Their core offerings include sophisticated algorithms that analyze user behavior to effectively distinguish between human and bot interactions. These solutions are tailored for industries like financial services, e-commerce, and online gaming. The company’s products serve a diverse client base, including major banks and gaming companies, aiming to safeguard their digital environments. The verification technology was first launched in 2018 and has since expanded into key markets such as North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.Kamcord generates revenue through a subscription-based model, providing clients access to its bot verification services through annual contracts. This structure fosters long-term partnerships with B2B clients in finance and e-commerce. Their flagship verification suite includes various pricing tiers based on usage and specific service features, ensuring flexibility for businesses while maintaining strong security protocols.Kamcord plans to expand its product offerings by developing new verification solutions aimed at enhancing online security, with a target launch date in 2024. The company is also focusing on expanding its reach into new geographic regions, specifically targeting Latin America and Southeast Asia by the end of 2025. The recent funding from the Series C round will be utilized to support these initiatives, ensuring the enhancement of existing technologies and the development of new products.

## Funding rounds

- Series C, Dec 23, 2015, $9.9M — TransLink Capital, Tencent Investment, XG Ventures, Plug and Play, WarnerMedia Investments, Wargaming
- Series B, Dec 10, 2014, $15M — TransLink Capital, Merus Capital, Tencent Investment, XG Ventures, GungHo Online Entertainment, Inc., M&Y Growth Partners, Wargaming
- Series A, Jun 26, 2014, $10M — TransLink Capital, Sinovation Ventures, SV Angel, XG Ventures, DeNA Co., Ltd., KLab Inc., M&Y Growth Partners, Innovation Works
- Seed, Aug 22, 2013, $1M — Sinovation Ventures, Tencent Investment
- Seed, Dec 19, 2012, $1.5M — Merus Capital, GV, Andreessen Horowitz, Yahoo Inc., Tencent Investment, Amidzad Partners, XG Ventures, Digital Garage, Inc., Plug and Play, Y Combinator Management, LLC, iVentureGroup, NetPrice
- Seed, Aug 1, 2012, $0M — Y Combinator
- Seed, Jun 1, 2012, $0.2M — Y Combinator, Start Fund

## Investors

- Y Combinator (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/y-combinator) — Seed
- Start Fund — Seed
- Merus Capital — Seed, Series B
- GV (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/gv) — Seed
- Andreessen Horowitz (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/andreessen-horowitz) — Seed
- Yahoo Inc. — Seed
- Tencent Investment — Seed, Series B, Series C
- Amidzad Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/amidzad-partners) — Seed
- XG Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/xg-ventures) — Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C
- Digital Garage, Inc. — Seed
- Plug and Play (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/plug-and-play) — Seed, Series C
- Y Combinator Management, LLC — Seed
- iVentureGroup (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/iventuregroup) — Seed
- NetPrice — Seed
- Sinovation Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sinovation-ventures) — Seed, Series A
- TransLink Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/translink-capital) — Series A, Series B, Series C
- SV Angel (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sv-angel) — Series A
- DeNA Co., Ltd. — Series A
- KLab Inc. — Series A
- M&Y Growth Partners — Series A, Series B
- Innovation Works (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/innovation-works) — Series A
- GungHo Online Entertainment, Inc. — Series B
- Wargaming — Series B, Series C
- WarnerMedia Investments (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/warnermedia-investments) — Series C