# Kaya

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/kaya-2

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Oakland, US
- Website: www.kayaclimb.com
- Total disclosed funding: $2.5M
- Latest round: Seed (Nov 4, 2020)
- Investors on record: 5

## About

Based in California, US, and founded in 2019 by co-founders Austin Lee, David Gurman, and Marc Bourguignon, Project 9a Labs, Inc., doing business as Kaya, is the developer of an application that provides a vast database of gyms and outdoor areas, enabling climbers to log and review their ascents systematically. In November 2020, Project 9a Labs, Inc. raised USD 2.5 million in seed funding led by new investor Zone 5 Ventures, with participation from other new investors Seed Round Capital, The Firmament Group, Timberline, and Tribe Capital.

 Project 9a Labs, Inc. offers KAYA, a mobile application designed to enhance the climbing experience. KAYA offers a comprehensive range of features, including the ability to search for climbing locations, access offline outdoor guidebooks, and track climbing performance. In addition, the app also provides exact GPS coordinates, detailed descriptions, and topos for popular locations like Bishop, Red Rocks, and Joe's Valley. Furthermore, climbers can access an extensive collection of beta videos, essential for tackling challenging problems worldwide.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Nov 4, 2020, $2.5M — The Firmament Group, Timberline, Tribe Capital, Zone 5 Ventures, Seed Round Capital

## Investors

- The Firmament Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/the-firmament-group) — Seed
- Timberline (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/timberline) — Seed
- Tribe Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/tribe-capital) — Seed
- Zone 5 Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/zone-5-ventures) — Seed
- Seed Round Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/seed-round-capital) — Seed