Kona (AI, Enterprise Software) — Funding, Investors & Signals 2026

Kona

Give every manager real-time coaching in Slack/Zoom. Kona is the AI-powered sidekick for remote managers.

Founded 2020 31 employees Seed Total: $4.00M AI, Enterprise Software

Kona is an Enterprise Software startup that aims to revolutionize remote management with its AI-powered leadership coach for managers working remotely. The company's slogan, "The AI-powered leadership coach for remote managers. Built for Slack," captures its focus on leveraging AI to support remote managers in driving high performance, setting clear expectations, and navigating difficult conversations. Founded in 2021, Kona has made significant strides in its growth, securing a $4.00M Seed Round investment on 26 July 2022. This investment came from a syndicate of notable venture capitalists, including Unusual Ventures, Evolutionary Ventures, Four Cities Capital, Overton Venture Capital, Crescent Fund, 2 | Twelve, as well as angel investors James Beshara, Louis Beryl, David Carrico, Jeffrey Wilke. Kona's approach is underpinned by extensive market research, having interviewed 1,200+ remote managers since January 2020 to understand their pain points and challenges. The company's commitment to creating a happier, kinder Future of Work resonates with the changing dynamics of the modern workplace. By providing conversational, expert-backed coaching directly within Slack, Kona seeks to offer a seamless solution that empowers managers to enhance their leadership skills without leaving their existing workflow. With its remote-first ethos and support from Techstars, Kona is strategically positioned to capitalize on the increasing demand for effective remote management solutions. For potential investors seeking exposure to innovative approaches addressing the evolving nature of work, Kona presents an intriguing opportunity to be part of redefining leadership in the remote work landscape while leveraging the potential for substantial market impact.

Funding Stage	Amount	Investors	Lead Investors	Date
Seed Round	••••••	10	•••• ••••	26 Jul 2022
Pre Seed Round	••••••	-		18 Dec 2021

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26 Jul 2022

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18 Dec 2021

FAQ About Kona

Give every manager real-time coaching in Slack/Zoom. Kona is the AI-powered sidekick for remote managers.

Kona was founded in 2020.

Kona operates in the following industries: AI, Enterprise Software.

Kona has approximately 31 employees.

Kona has completed 2 funding rounds, raising a total of $4.00M. The latest funding stage is Seed.

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