# Kaz

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: San Francisco, US
- Website: www.explo.co
- Total disclosed funding: $14M
- Latest round: Series A (Aug 16, 2022)
- Investors on record: 5

## About

Kaz Inc. is a technology company focused on delivering customer-facing analytics solutions that enhance organizational decision-making through interactive dashboards and AI-driven reporting.Kaz Inc., founded in 2019, is based in San Francisco, US. The company specializes in customer-facing analytics, allowing users to connect to their databases and create customized dashboards. The firm was co-founded by Andrew Chen, Gary Lin, and Rohan Varma, with Gary Lin currently serving as CEO. Kaz Inc. raised USD 12.000 mn in Series A funding in August 2022, led by Craft Ventures, with participation from Amplo and Felicis Ventures, bringing the total amount raised to USD 12.000 mn.Explo specializes in providing customer-facing analytics solutions that empower organizations to seamlessly integrate interactive dashboards and AI-driven reporting into their existing platforms. Their core offerings include customizable analytics experiences and branded components. The products support users from startups to enterprise organizations in creating tailored dashboards and reports. Notable use cases include Spekit, which significantly reduced the need for custom reports, and Caju, which utilized the Report Builder functionality to achieve over 52,000 views in its first month. Explo complies with industry standards such as SOC II Type 2, GDPR, and HIPAA, serving clients across North America, Europe, and Asia.Explo operates a subscription-based revenue model for its embedded analytics solutions, which are designed for businesses of all sizes. The offerings include customizable dashboards, Report Builder access, and LLM-powered analytics, with multiple pricing tiers based on service complexity. The model emphasizes value through rapid deployment and scalability, allowing clients to adapt their analytics capabilities over time.Kaz Inc. plans to utilize the recent USD 12.000 mn in Series A funding to accelerate the development of its product and service offerings. The company is focused on expanding into new geographical markets, including Europe and Asia, by the end of 2023. This funding will support the design and launch of upcoming products aimed at enhancing the user experience in analytics.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Aug 16, 2022, $12M — Felicis Ventures, Craft Ventures, Amplo
- Seed, Nov 10, 2020, $2.3M — Y Combinator, Soma Capital Management, Amplo
- Seed, Mar 16, 2020, $0.1M — Y Combinator, Soma Capital Management

## Investors

- Y Combinator (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/y-combinator) — Seed
- Soma Capital Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/soma-capital-management) — Seed
- Amplo (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/amplo) — Seed, Series A
- Felicis Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/felicis-ventures) — Series A
- Craft Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/craft-ventures) — Series A