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Kolena

AI · San Francisco, United States · Founded 2021

ML testing platform that allows ML teams to rigorously test their model behavior MoreLess

Kolena operates as a machine learning (ML) testing platform designed to assist ML teams in rigorously evaluating their model behavior. The platform allows users to identify and track failure modes, providing valuable insights to engineering teams, leadership, and customers. By offering a comprehensive understanding of model performance and identifying gaps, Kolena serves a critical role in the ML lifecycle. The company primarily targets ML teams across various industries that require robust testing and validation of their models. Kolena's business model revolves around providing a subscription-based service, generating revenue through recurring fees from its clients. The platform's value proposition lies in its ability to enhance the reliability and performance of ML models, thereby supporting better decision-making and operational efficiency for its users. Keywords: ML testing, model behavior, failure modes, engineering insights, leadership support, customer understanding, performance gaps, subscription service, model validation, operational efficiency.

Company overview

Kolena company information

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Status
Operational
Founded
2021
Headquarters
San Francisco, United States
Employees
36
Open positions
None listed
Dealroom signal
79.0
client focusb2btechnologyArtificial IntelligencetechnologyMachine Learningbusiness modelSaaSsectorCore AIsectorGenerative AIsectorMLopssectorgenAI Operation LayersectorHard TechindustryEnterprise Software

Valuation & funding

Kolena funding history

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
SERIES AEquity / VC Sep 2023 $15M $60M Bloomberg Beta · 11.2 Capital · Lobby Capital · SignalFire
SEEDEquity / VC Jun 2021 $4.7M $19M Palumni · Bloomberg Beta · SignalFire · Scale Asia Ventures
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Financials

Workforce over time

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YearEmployees
2026 36
2025 36
2024 34
2023 35
2022 10
2021 7
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Growth signals

Kolena website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Kolena is 130 monthly website visits, down 78% over the last three months. Kolena's team grew 0% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits130 3-month web change-78% 1-year team growth0%
Monthly website visits37 observations · Jan 2022–Jul 2026
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Comparisons

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Talent graph

Kolena's talent

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Team profiled 7 named & role-tagged
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Investors

8 investors on Kolena's cap table

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Seed 4 investors entered at this stage
Bloomberg Beta
SignalFire
Palumni
Scale Asia Ventures
Series A 3 investors entered at this stage
Lobby Capital
11.2 Capital
Zero Prime Ventures
Other known 1 additional known investor
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Global footprint

Where Kolena has talent and traffic

Workforce by country
2 countries with
team presence
🇺🇸 United States69%
🇨🇦 Canada31%
2 countries shown

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Market sentiment

What the market is saying about Kolena

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