# Kernel

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/kernel-4

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: US
- Website: www.onkernel.com/
- Latest round: Series A (Oct 9, 2025)
- Investors on record: 6

## About

Kernel, Inc. is a U.S.-based company specializing in browser infrastructure that provides innovative solutions for web agents and automation, addressing the growing need for efficient automated web interactions.Founded in 2025 in the United States, Kernel, Inc. focuses on offering advanced browser automation services for various applications. The company has successfully completed 2 deals to date.Kernel specializes in providing a robust browser infrastructure designed for web agents and automations. Their primary product is a browsers-as-a-service platform that enables users to launch and scale web agents efficiently, utilizing advanced features such as anti-bot detection, session reuse, and sub-millisecond startup times. This platform supports various automation frameworks, including Playwright, allowing developers to create and manage browser automations seamlessly. Kernel's services cater to a diverse range of end users, including businesses that require automated solutions for tasks like tedious manual form filling and fraud detection workflows. The company primarily serves markets in North America and Europe, addressing the growing demand for automated web interactions and agentic commerce solutions.Kernel generates revenue through a subscription model, offering tiered pricing plans that cater to different usage needs. Their Developer plan starts at USD 5 per month, allowing users to operate up to five concurrent browsers, while the Start-Up plan is priced at USD 200 per month, accommodating up to 50 concurrent browsers, along with additional features like session replays and file uploads. Enterprise clients can engage in volume-based pricing tailored to their specific needs, with options for configurable browser concurrency and compliance features. The transaction structure involves recurring subscription fees combined with usage costs, which are calculated based on resource consumption, specifically at USD 0.0000166667 per GB-second. This pricing framework allows Kernel to serve a wide range of clients, from individual developers to large enterprises, by aligning their service offerings with user demand for browser automation capabilities.Kernel, Inc. plans to leverage its recent Seed funding to enhance its product offerings and expand into new markets. The funding will be allocated towards the development of new features within their browsers-as-a-service platform, aimed for launch in late 2024. Additionally, Kernel seeks to penetrate the Asia-Pacific and Latin American markets by mid-2025, responding to increasing demands for their automation solutions in these regions.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Oct 9, 2025 — Accel, SV Angel, Y Combinator, Cintrifuse Capital, Refinery Ventures, Vercel Inc.

## Investors

- Accel (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/accel) — Series A
- SV Angel (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sv-angel) — Series A
- Y Combinator (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/y-combinator) — Series A
- Cintrifuse Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/cintrifuse-capital) — Series A
- Refinery Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/refinery-ventures) — Series A
- Vercel Inc. — Series A