Karat
PrivateLast Round
Series C
Oct 13, 2021
Est. Valuation
$1.1B
Total Funding Raised
$151.6M
Momentum
Top 10%
of companies Caplight tracks
Company Overview
Karat operates in Enterprise Software and is based in Seattle, Washington. Its latest recorded funding round was a Series C round in October 2021.
Karat is a technology company that offers an interviewing cloud platform designed to address the global shortage of software engineers by providing a network of interview engineers and specialized infrastructure to enhance hiring capacity and promote diversity in candidate selection.
Sector
Enterprise Software
Verticals
HR, Workflow Automation
Business Model
B2B
Customer Profile
Usage-Based SaaS, Subscription SaaS
AI Layer
Application
Historical Pricing
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Karat Comparables
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Karat Funding Rounds
Historical fundraising activity
| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series C | Oct 13, 2021 | ||||
| Series B | May 15, 2019 | ||||
| Series A | May 1, 2017 | ||||
| Seed | Nov 1, 2015 |
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Key People
Founding team and executive leadership
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Karat Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| Founder Collective | Series A, Seed |
| Founders' Co-op | Series A, Seed |
| Dig Ventures | Series B |
| Norwest Venture Partners | Series B, Series C, Series A |
| Base Partners | Series C |
| SemperVirens Venture Capital | Series C |
| 8VC | Series A, Series B, Series C, Seed |
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Market signals
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- Sep 1, 2026
Atlassian mentioned as a new customer.
- Sep 1, 2026
Citi mentioned as a new customer.
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Karat Filings
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| Type | Date | Amount Offered | Amount Sold | Filing | Pages | Download |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Karat's valuation, stock price, and market status.
Is Karat a public or private company?
Karat is a private company.
What is the current stock price of Karat?
Karat is a private company, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks Karat's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.
How much is Karat worth (valuation)?
Karat's valuation is estimated at $1.1B based on funding round data.
Can I buy Karat stock?
Karat shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.
When was Karat's last funding round?
Karat's most recent funding round was Series C on October 13, 2021.
Who are the main investors in Karat?
Key investors in Karat include Norwest Venture Partners, 8VC, Tiger Global Management.
Will Karat IPO soon?
No public IPO plans have been announced for Karat.
How can I track Karat secondary market activity?
Caplight tracks bids, offers, and trades in Karat's shares on secondary markets.