# Kirkland North

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/kirkland-north

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: San Francisco, US
- Website: www.playturf.net
- Total disclosed funding: $0.5M
- Latest round: Seed (Oct 10, 2008)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

Kirkland North Inc. is a company focused on providing innovative playground safety surfacing solutions, catering to parks, schools, and recreational facilities with a variety of durable products designed for long-lasting safety.Kirkland North Inc., founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Francisco, US, specializes in developing advanced safety surfacing systems for playgrounds. The firm was acquired by Chromatin in June 2016. Melih Kara established the company, bringing experience from previous ventures. The company has successfully completed three deals, with the latest funding round being Seed, raising a total of USD 0.230 mn from investors including Harrison Metal Capital.Kirkland North Inc. offers a comprehensive range of playground surfacing systems, including the MaxPour® and MaxPour® Supreme poured-in-place options that emphasize durability and safety. Their product lineup also features specialty surfacing like PolyMax® and SplashMax®, along with SoundMax® audio towers and the PlayTurf™ integrated audio-visual system, targeting municipalities, schools, and recreation centers primarily within the United States and select international markets.Kirkland North Inc. generates revenue through direct sales of its playground surfacing products, employing a B2B model that engages contractors, architects, and facility managers. Custom orders are common, with pricing based on the specific project requirements. The MaxPour® systems are positioned as premium offerings, appealing to clients focused on high-quality solutions. Strategic partnerships with distributors and installation firms expand their market access.The company plans to leverage the recent Seed funding of USD 0.230 mn to develop and launch new products aimed at enhancing the safety and aesthetic experience of playgrounds. Additionally, Kirkland North Inc. intends to expand its market footprint beyond the United States, targeting specific international regions by 2025. This strategy aims to enhance their product offerings and support their growing client base as part of their future growth initiatives.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Oct 10, 2008, $0.2M — Harrison Metal
- Seed, Sep 30, 2008, $0.2M — Y Combinator

## Investors

- Y Combinator (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/y-combinator) — Seed
- Harrison Metal (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/harrison-metal) — Seed