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Kainos
IT services company providing digital technology solutions and software development to companies
About Kainos
Kainos specializes in providing digital technology solutions and Workday deployments, enabling organizations to enhance efficiency and drive growth. Operating primarily in the enterprise sector, Kainos serves a diverse range of clients seeking to optimize their HR and operational processes. The company leverages its expertise in digital services to build capabilities that support ongoing organizational development. Kainos generates revenue through strategic partnerships and service contracts, focusing on delivering value through technical proficiency and relationship management. The business model emphasizes collaboration and client satisfaction, ensuring projects are completed safely, securely, and on time. Kainos is committed to fostering a positive culture, promoting diversity, and supporting community initiatives. Key areas of focus include digital transformation, HR solutions, and cloud migration, positioning Kainos as a trusted partner in navigating the complexities of modern business environments.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Listed
- Founded
- 1986
- Headquarters
- Belfast, United Kingdom
- Listing
- IPO 2015
- Employees
- 3,530
- Open positions
- 114
- Dealroom signal
- 52.6/100
- Industry
- Enterprise Software
- Sector
- AI, Testing, Open Source, Analytics, Developer Tools, Spinout, Digitalisation, UKSU
- Technology
- Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Natural Language Processing, Mobile app
- Business model
- SaaS
- Client focus
- b2b
- Investment activity
- 6 companies, latest Sep 2025
- Capital deployed
- $6.2M
- Preferred round
- ACQUISITION
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPO✓Exit | Jul 2015 | $81M | $249M | Undisclosed | ↗ |
| SPINOUT✓Other financing | Apr 1986 | $0 | — | Imperial College London · Queen's University Belfast | — |
Financials
Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Kainos is 53K monthly website visits, up 51.4% over the last three months. Kainos's team grew 28.7% over the past year.
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Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Other known investors3 additional known investors
Imperial College London
Queen's University Belfast
QUBIS
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Global footprint
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