Kernel
PrivateLast Round
Series A
Oct 15, 2025
Total Funding Raised
$22M
Momentum
Top 5%
of companies Caplight tracks
Company Overview
Kernel operates in AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure and is based in San Francisco, California. Its latest recorded funding round was a Series A round in October 2025.
Kernel is a developer-focused company that provides a browser-as-a-service infrastructure platform designed for AI agents and web automations.
Sector
AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure
Verticals
Cloud Infrastructure, Platform-as-a-Service, DevOps & Containers, Workflow Automation, API Management
Business Model
B2B
Customer Profile
Usage-Based SaaS, Subscription SaaS, Freemium, Services & Consulting
AI Layer
Infrastructure
Historical Pricing
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Kernel Comparables
Compare Kernel with similar companies based on industry and business-model similarity.
| Company | Similarity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| Browserbase | 93% | |
| Hyperbrowser | 92% | |
| Steel | 88% |
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Kernel Funding Rounds
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Key People
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Kernel Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| SV Angel | Series A |
| Cintrifuse Capital | Series A |
| Vercel Ventures | Series A |
| Y Combinator | Series A |
| Refinery Ventures | Series A |
| Cintrifuse | Series A |
| Accel | Series A |
Market signals
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- Jul 28, 2026
Grew 29% QoQ from 17 to 22 employees.
- Jul 25, 2026
Monthly visitors increased 73% MoM.
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Recent news
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- integrates_withNov 11, 2026
On Nov 11th '26, California-based Kernel completes an integration with AgentCard that lets browser agents pay on merchants’ existing checkout pages without card numbers reaching the developer’s application or the agent’s model context.
- launchesNov 10, 2026
Kernel announces the availability of agent payments on Nov 10th '26, enabling browser agents to pay on merchants' existing checkout pages without exposing card numbers to the developer's application or the agent's model context.
- integrates_withNov 10, 2026
Kernel integrates with Stripe, Inc. to make agent payments available, letting browser agents pay on merchants' existing checkout pages without card numbers reaching the developer's application or the agent's model context, on Nov 10th '26.
- launchesOct 28, 2026
Kernel launches the KERNEL kit for docker sandboxes, enabling agents to drive browser sessions on KERNEL while keeping their code and Docker sandbox isolated.
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Kernel Filings
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Kernel's valuation, stock price, and market status.
Is Kernel a public or private company?
Kernel is a private company.
What is the current stock price of Kernel?
Kernel is a private company, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks Kernel's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.
How much is Kernel worth (valuation)?
Valuation information for Kernel is not publicly available.
Can I buy Kernel stock?
Kernel shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.
When was Kernel's last funding round?
Kernel's most recent funding round was Series A on October 15, 2025.
Who are the main investors in Kernel?
Key investors in Kernel include Accel.
Will Kernel IPO soon?
No public IPO plans have been announced for Kernel.
How can I track Kernel secondary market activity?
Caplight tracks bids, offers, and trades in Kernel's shares on secondary markets.