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Cupertino, United StatesFounded 1997Fintech
Valuation $50–100M Last recorded · 2003
Headcount 2–5k Current team size
Total funding $50–100M Disclosed equity funding
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About Kanisa

Kanisa.com, also known as eKanisa, is a developer of a web-based, integrated Church Management System designed to serve faith-based organizations, particularly in Kenya. The company provides a suite of digital tools aimed at improving administrative efficiency and community engagement for churches.

The platform's business model is centered on providing a comprehensive software solution that addresses the core operational needs of a modern church. Its target clients are churches and religious organizations seeking to streamline their administrative tasks through technology. Revenue is likely generated through subscription fees for access to their software, with options for a free trial to allow potential clients to evaluate the system.

The core product is a multi-faceted management system that includes modules for several key functions. A central feature is member management, which allows for the creation of detailed member profiles and the organization of congregants into groups. The system also incorporates financial oversight tools for managing tithes, offerings, and other church income, alongside tracking expenditures to ensure financial transparency. To enhance communication, the software includes a bulk SMS feature for sending announcements, event reminders, and other messages to the congregation. Additionally, the platform provides analytics and reporting on metrics like service attendance and member engagement, offering insights into church growth. For Kenyan users specifically, a key selling point is the integration with the Mpesa mobile money system, which facilitates and automatically records digital giving.

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At a glance

Status
Acquired
Founded
1997
Headquarters
Cupertino, United States
Employees
2,214
Open positions
None listed
Dealroom signal
22.7/100
Industry
Fintech
Sector
Fintech, Banking
Client focus
b2b

Funding history

5 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
ACQUISITIONOther financing Dec 2004 $0 — Knova Software —
LATE VCOther financing Sep 2003 $13M $52M Meritech Capital · Needham Capital Partners · Apple · Sierra Ventures —
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Growth signals

Kanisa website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Kanisa is 2.4K monthly website visits. Kanisa's team grew 0% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits2.4K 1-year team growth0%
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Investors

7 investors on the cap table

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Series B and later6 investors entered at this stage

Other known investors1 additional known investor

  • Knova Software
Team profiled 6 named & role-tagged
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Global footprint

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🇺🇸 United States · Cupertino HQ
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