# Sike Insights

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/sike-insights

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Los Angeles, US
- Website: www.heykona.com
- Total disclosed funding: $4M
- Latest round: Seed (Jul 26, 2022)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

Kona, based in the US, specializes in providing a real-time coaching platform tailored for Learning and Development (L&D) teams, enhancing managerial performance through AI-driven solutions.Kona, formerly known as Sike Insights Inc., was founded in 2018 in Los Angeles, US. The company focuses on delivering innovative coaching solutions for managers. It has successfully closed 4 deals, with its latest funding round being Seed, raising USD 4.00 mn led by Unusual Ventures. The founders include Hylton Jolliffe, John Bell, Keti Lobjanidze, Siddharth Pandiya, and Yen Tan, bringing diverse expertise to the company.Kona offers a real-time coaching platform designed specifically for Learning and Development (L&D) teams to enhance the performance of managers. Its core product includes an AI-driven meeting assistant that generates meeting notes, action items, and performance observations, enabling managers to focus on their interactions rather than documentation. This service is integrated into Slack and Zoom, allowing managers to receive personalized coaching based on actual meetings and conversations. The platform facilitates ongoing enablement for managers by highlighting skill gaps and promoting relevant L&D resources, thus addressing the challenges of time constraints and the need for immediate support in managerial roles. The primary customer base includes organizations across various sectors, particularly those utilizing Slack and Zoom for communication, with a reported number of users supporting as many as 170 managers at companies like Amplitude. Kona services the North American and European markets, catering to companies seeking to improve their managerial effectiveness and employee engagement.Kona generates revenue through subscription-based models tailored for organizations, allowing companies to access its AI-driven coaching solutions. These subscriptions typically provide firms with tiered access to the platform, which includes features such as automated meeting notes, coaching advice, and analytics on managerial performance. Transactions occur directly between Kona and its clients, which primarily consist of mid to large-sized enterprises that aim to enhance their L&D efforts. The pricing structure is designed to accommodate various organizational sizes and needs, offering bespoke plans to match the specific requirements of each client.In January 2025, 15Five, Inc. acquired Sike Insights Inc., enabling greater support for managers and improving team performance, particularly in virtual settings. The acquisition will help address skill gaps and enhance employee engagement and retention. As part of future growth strategies, Kona is expected to continue developing new AI-driven products and expand its services into additional markets in North America and Europe by the end of 2025.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Jul 26, 2022, $4M — Unusual Ventures, Blue Moon, Evolutionary Ventures

## Investors

- Unusual Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/unusual-ventures) — Seed
- Blue Moon (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/blue-moon) — Seed
- Evolutionary Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/evolutionary-ventures) — Seed