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InKind
Fintech · Austin, United States · Founded 2014
Hospitality financing platform powered by consumer dining credit MoreLess
inKind is a company that specializes in corporate gifting, employee benefits, and private events by providing dining experiences at a wide range of restaurants, bars, and nightclubs across the United States. The company serves businesses looking to reward employees, clients, or partners with memorable dining experiences rather than traditional physical gifts. inKind operates in the hospitality and corporate services market, focusing on creating meaningful experiences that foster community and celebrate the joy of a great meal.
The business model is centered around selling gift cards that can be redeemed at over 1,750 venues, including Michelin-starred restaurants and cozy neighborhood coffee shops. These gift cards offer bonus credits, providing additional value to both the purchaser and the recipient. inKind makes money by partnering with restaurants and taking a percentage of the gift card sales. This model not only drives customer traffic to partner venues but also enhances customer loyalty through exclusive perks and offers.
Clients include corporations looking for unique ways to reward employees, event planners seeking ideal venues for food-related gatherings, and individuals wanting to share dining experiences with loved ones. By focusing on experiences rather than physical gifts, inKind taps into the growing trend of experiential rewards, which are proven to be more meaningful and memorable.
Keywords: corporate gifting, employee benefits, dining experiences, restaurants, gift cards, hospitality, private events, bonus credits, experiential rewards, customer loyalty.
Company overview
InKind company information
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- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2014
- Headquarters
- Austin, United States
- Employees
- 169
- Open positions
- 27
- Dealroom signal
- 90.7
- Investment activity
- 1 companies · latest May 2024
- Capital deployed
- —
- Preferred round
- ACQUISITION
Valuation & funding
InKind funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEBTDebt | Jul 2026 | $320M | — | Liberty Mutual Investments | ↗ |
| DEBTDebt | Feb 2026 | $225M | — | Undisclosed | ↗ |
| LATE VCOther financing | Feb 2026 | $225M | $900M | Alpha Wave Global · PEAK6 · Vasanth Williams · Marcy Venture Partners | ↗ |
| EARLY VCOther financing | Apr 2018 | $5.3M | $21M | Undisclosed | ↗ |
| EARLY VCOther financing | Mar 2016 | $650K | $2.6M | Undisclosed | ↗ |
Growth signals
InKind website traffic
Latest recorded traffic for InKind is 1.4M monthly website visits, down 6.7% over the last three months. InKind's team grew 10.5% over the past year.
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