Karlani Capital
VC Fund
Philadelphia, United States
Karlani Capital is an operating fund started by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs. We love creating new ideas that change lives for the better, creating wealth for our entrepreneurs and their employees, and creating new products that democratize humanity through better access or simpler ways to do things. And we really love being part of thecommunities we serve. We love life, period. While we take our work very seriously, we don’t take ourselves very seriously. When it really comes down to it, we believe: • Our calling is improving lives by what we do. • Integrity is in our DNA. • Opportunity exists everywhere; we just have to find it. • If it doesn’t sell, we don’t do it. • Life is better when you’re laughing, through both happiness and sadness. We’re looking for like-minded people who want to go on this journey with us, with plenty of joy, laughter and occasional tears along the way, enriching humanity through what we do.Value PropositionKarlani Capital has one main objective: to enable the growth and success of ideas that are original, interesting and useful to people. At the core, Karlani is an operating fund lead by a group of master operators with the expertise to help grow companies from 1 to 1,000+ employees, as well as from $1 to over a billion dollars in valuation, and even assist you into taking your company into the public markets. As your partner, our goal is to add exceptional value with every investment we make. But that’s not all. We want you enjoy the sheer exhilaration of being an entrepreneur. As seasoned entrepreneurs, we know how emotionally and mentally draining building your business can be. Chances are that the pain points you are experiencing in your start up are things we’ve already been through; and we’re happy to advise you through them. Our vast, combined expertise (which includes, though is not limited to, entrepreneurship, technology, finance, adtech, enterprise software, sales execution, HR, operations, product development, eCommerce, digital marketing, branding, mobile tech, and retail) can help you attain the true potential of your idea or product. We will support your growth by helping you define your business’ strategy and future direction for successful growth. Our singular objective is to help you execute; not to add reporting requirements. Our portfolio companies have told us they love the discipline we help bring, and that we enable them to thrive both financially and as a workplace of choice. We have a strong value system that aims to enrich humanity through what we do, which is reflected in our portfolio of partner companies.
- Total investments:
- 28
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 29%
- Last fund:
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Industries Karlani Capital invests in
Stages Karlani Capital invests in
Countries Karlani Capital invests in
Round sizes
Contacts
| Name | Phone | Socials | |
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1 more contact available
Round size
- Seed
- $800k–$11M
- Series A
- $5M–$25M
Investment Focus
Industry
- SaaS 4 (14%)
- Software 4 (14%)
- Mobile Apps 4 (14%)
- Gaming 3 (11%)
- Mobile 3 (11%)
Stage
- Seed 10 (36%)
- Series A 6 (21%)
- Funding Round 5 (18%)
- Series C 2 (7%)
- Series D 1 (4%)
Country
- United States 19 (68%)
- Brazil 1 (4%)
- Canada 1 (4%)
- United Kingdom 1 (4%)
- United Arab Emirates 1 (4%)
Team
| Name | Title | Investments | Links | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Donald Volk
Team Member
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Team Member | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
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Nyla Koncurat
Managing Partner
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Managing Partner | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
Shahzil Amin
Managing Partner
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Managing Partner | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
Rudy Karsan
Managing Partner
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Managing Partner | Total investments: 6 | Find email |
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
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Betty
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Betty is a mobile gaming entertainment company that develops the intersection of casual mobile gaming and real money online casinos. | $5M / Seed / Feb 14, 2023 | |
Spren
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Spren helps fitness and wellness brands deliver a more personalized, engaging, and effective user experience. It assists in avoiding the perplexity and frustration of false plateaus. Spren measures small changes in body composition using evidence-based machine learning algorithms, empowering the quest to slow aging. The company is using a patentedimaging technology—simply snap a full-body selfie on the smartphone and let Spren go to work. | $11.3M / Seed / Oct 11, 2022 | |
Optimity
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We apply behavioral science through gamification, incentives, and the power of communities to nudge consumers in making better, healthier choices.As a B2B platform, our large health community becomes a cost-effective lead-gen funnel. Our first set of clients are life insurance companies: Acquisition economics in life insurance are painfullywasteful: 70% of their total cost is spent on acquiring new policyholders. Our products help them acquire high-quality leads at the lowest cost, dramatically improving their acquisition economics. | $5M / Series A / Jan 26, 2022 | |
Kroo
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B-Social is a financial technology company that develops innovative services for a new generation of customers.It aims to make personal and social finances move at the speed of life. The fintech company builds an app that intuitively connects personal finances with their customers' social world, making it easy for them and their friends tobuy, track, and shares the experiences that bring them closer.Nazim Valimahomed and Tim Brown formed the company in 2016 in London, England. | $24.5M / Series A / Aug 09, 2021 | |
QL Gaming Group
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The QL Gaming Group (QLGG) is a direct to consumer sports data and iGaming affiliate platform. QLGG operates three consumer facing data/analytics brands: BetQL (for betting), RotoQL (for daily fantasy) and SquadQL (for season long fantasy). QLGG has over half a million users across these products and tens of thousands of paying customers.QLGG holds a gaming license in New Jersey to act as an affiliate to sportsbook operators such as DraftKings, FanDuel, BetStars and more. | $1.1M / Venture - Series Unknown / May 06, 2020 | |
Phenom
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Phenom is a purpose-driven company that delivers AI-powered talent experiences to global enterprises. Employers are using Phenom to hire employees faster develop them to their full potential, and retain them longer. The Phenom Intelligent Talent Experience platform seamlessly connects candidates, employees, recruiters, hiring managers, HR, andHRIS — empowering over 500 diverse and global enterprises with innovative products including Phenom Career Site, Chatbot, CMS, CRM, AI Scheduling, One-Way Interviews, Campaigns, University Recruiting, Talent Marketplace, Career Pathing, Gigs, Mentoring, and Referrals.With Phenom, candidates find and choose jobs faster, employees develop their skills and evolve, recruiters become wildly productive, managers build stronger-performing teams, HR aligns employee development with company goals, and HRIS creates a holistic tech infrastructure through seamless integrations. | $30M / Series C / Jan 16, 2020 | |
RotoQL
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RotoQL Improving daily fantasy sports (DFS) players with a suite of tools including a world class lineup optimizer and easy-to-use scripting technology. | $3M / Seed / Apr 06, 2018 | |
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QL Gaming Group
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The QL Gaming Group (QLGG) is a direct to consumer sports data and iGaming affiliate platform. QLGG operates three consumer facing data/analytics brands: BetQL (for betting), RotoQL (for daily fantasy) and SquadQL (for season long fantasy). QLGG has over half a million users across these products and tens of thousands of paying customers.QLGG holds a gaming license in New Jersey to act as an affiliate to sportsbook operators such as DraftKings, FanDuel, BetStars and more. | $3M / Seed / Apr 04, 2018 | |
INTELITY
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INTELITY is an enterprise technology platform that bridges the connection between service industry workforces and their customers, providing service-on-demand to the hotel, casino, and luxury residential markets. The INTELITY platform is comprised of three key areas: INTELITY Guest, INTELITY Staff, and INTELITY Connect, each addressing commonpain points experienced by service industry workforces. The INTELITY platform includes mobile and web apps, mobile key, in-room tablets, casting, as well as a complete cross-platform (desktop and mobile) ticketing and service management solution. INTELITY’s platform also offers the most comprehensive collection of discrete integrations with PMS, POS, room controls, locks, spa management, and ticketing systems. INTELITY offers management teams a robust end-to-end solution that touches all areas of the guest and staff journeys, providing full service, full circle. In 2018, INTELITY merged with KEYPR combining 10 years of hospitality experience with the most advanced hospitality technology on the market. For more information, please visit www.intelity.com. | $19M / Series A / Jun 20, 2017 | |
KEYPR
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KEYPR® is a cloud-based guest experience and management platform for hotels, casinos and luxury residences. The platform delivers a personalized, friction-free guest experience, while creating new operational efficiencies and driving additional revenue opportunities for property owners and operators. Guests can access a directory of services,including dining, entertainment, third-party content and more through an in-room tablet and custom mobile app. The app also allows guests to bypass the front desk via KEYPR's digital key. Additionally, owners and managers gain valuable insight through the integrated dashboard (GEMS®) and intuitive tools that provide visibility into guest needs before, during and after their stay -- all while easily monitoring operational KPIs and guest data across multiple properties. | Series A / Jun 20, 2017 | |
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4 deals together
Azure Capital Partners
2 deals together
Bullpen Capital
2 deals together
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2 deals together
Oakvale Capital
2 deals together
Sigma Prime Ventures
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FAQ
What does Karlani Capital invest in?
Karlani Capital invests primarily in SaaS, Software and Mobile Apps startups, most often at Seed and Series A stage. Most of the 28 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United States. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
What is Karlani Capital's check size?
Karlani Capital typically joins rounds of $800k–$11M at Seed and $5M–$25M at Series A. These ranges are 10th–90th percentile round sizes calculated from confirmed public funding rounds, so they are a realistic guide to the rounds Karlani Capital participates in.
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Who are the partners at Karlani Capital?
The team at Karlani Capital includes Donald Volk (Team Member), Nyla Koncurat (Managing Partner) and Shahzil Amin (Managing Partner). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.
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