# Kitu Systems

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/kitu-systems

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: San Diego, US
- Website: www.grid2home.com
- Total disclosed funding: $3M
- Latest round: Series B (Mar 8, 2011)
- Investors on record: 1

## About

Kitu Systems specializes in advanced open-source database solutions, delivering reliable and high-performance data management tools for businesses across various sectors, including enterprise resource planning and web applications.Kitu Systems, founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Diego, US, is known for its robust open-source database system. The company has conducted a total of 5 deals, with the most recent funding round occurring on March 2, 2015, where it raised USD 2.3 mn. Ana de Esesarte is the founder, and Rick Kornfeld serves as the CEO.The company offers an advanced open-source object-relational database system that has been developed for over 35 years. Known for its reliability and robust functionality, this platform supports various applications from ERP systems to web and mobile apps. It caters to a diverse user base, including small startups and large enterprises across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, ensuring high availability and performance for large-scale applications.Kitu Systems operates a revenue model based on subscriptions and partnerships, where clients pay for access to its database and support services. Businesses typically establish agreements for continuous updates and improvements. Tailored pricing plans target various customer segments, with flagship services including premium support and customized deployment solutions to enhance value for clients.Following the recent funding of USD 2.3 mn in March 2015, Kitu Systems plans to develop new products aimed at enhancing its database capabilities. The company is also targeting expansion into European and Asian markets by 2025, leveraging the funding to support these initiatives and broaden its customer reach.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Mar 8, 2011, $2.6M — Granite Ventures
- Seed, Sep 15, 2010, $0.4M — Granite Ventures

## Investors

- Granite Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/granite-ventures) — Seed, Series B