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Kafene
Fintech · New York City, United States · Founded 2019
Mission driven startup with the goal of empowering flexible ownership MoreLess
Kafene is a startup that operates in the consumer leasing market, providing lease-to-own options for a variety of products including furniture, appliances, electronics, tires, and wheels. The company's primary target audience is consumers who desire financial flexibility and are unable or prefer not to pay for items upfront.
Kafene's business model is straightforward and user-friendly. Customers apply online, providing basic personal information. The application process does not require a credit check and does not impact the applicant's credit score. Once approved, customers can lease products from a store of their choice, with approval amounts reaching up to $5,000. The lease pricing options are customized to the customer's needs, making it a flexible and affordable solution.
The company generates revenue by charging customers for the lease of the products. The payment options are designed to be flexible, affordable, and easy to understand, which has resulted in positive customer feedback. Kafene's service is also noted for its professionalism and customer-centric approach, as evidenced by their willingness to accommodate changes in payment schedules and ensure customer satisfaction.
In summary, Kafene is a consumer leasing company that offers flexible and affordable lease-to-own options for a variety of products, providing an alternative to upfront payment and credit-based financing.
Keywords: Consumer Leasing, Lease-to-Own, Financial Flexibility, No Credit Check, Customized Lease Options, Affordable Payments, Furniture Leasing, Appliance Leasing, Electronics Leasing, Customer-Centric Service.
Company overview
Kafene company information
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- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2019
- Headquarters
- New York City, United States
- Employees
- 180
- Open positions
- 16
- Dealroom signal
- 90.1
Valuation & funding
Kafene funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEBTDebt | Jan 2024 | $15M | — | Trinity Capital | ↗ |
| SERIES BOther financing | Oct 2023 | $13M | $50M | Third Prime Capital | ↗ |
| SERIES BOther financing | Sep 2022 | $18M | $194M | Third Prime Capital | ↗ |
| EARLY VCOther financing | May 2022 | $14M | $194M | Undisclosed | — |
| DEBTDebt | Nov 2021 | $60M | — | Credit Suisse · Hudson Cove Capital Management | ↗ |
| SERIES AOther financing | Nov 2021 | Third Prime Capital · Valar Ventures | ↗ | ||
| SERIES AOther financing | Jun 2021 | Valar Ventures · Global Founders Capital · FJ Labs · Third Prime Capital | — | ||
| SEEDOther financing | Apr 2020 | Third Prime Capital · Company Ventures | — | ||
| SEEDOther financing | Jun 2019 | Valar Ventures · Upper90 | — |
Financials
Revenue and workforce over time
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| Year | Revenue | Growth | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $15M | 0% | 180 |
| 2025 | $15M | 0% | 162 |
| 2024 | $15M | 0% | 135 |
| 2023 | $15M | +12.8% | 103 |
| 2022 | $13M | +280% | 79 |
| 2021 | $3.5M | +59.1% | 42 |
| 2020 | $2.2M | — | 29 |
Growth signals
Kafene website traffic
Latest recorded traffic for Kafene is 300K monthly website visits, up 0% over the last three months. Kafene's team grew 11.1% over the past year.
Hiring
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Comparisons
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Kafene's talent
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Market sentiment
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