Kerno adds chairman Thomas McKinney as Blair Street Advisors invests

What's the deal? Kerno has named Thomas McKinneyDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → as chairman of its board, alongside a strategic investment from Blair Street Advisors. McKinney is the firm's managing member and brings more than 25 years of experience across manufacturing, healthcare and technology.

What does Kerno do? The company builds inventory and operations software for makers of physical products, helping them manage formulas, ingredients, packaging, production records, quality control and costs in one system. It is expanding a free Beta for product businesses in categories including candles, soap, skincare, cosmetics, food and beverages, and other specialty goods.

Why now? The investment and board appointment arrive as Kerno works with Beta users and refines a platform designed for businesses that have outgrown spreadsheets and notebooks but do not want the cost or complexity of large enterprise software.

The signal: The strategic relationship adds board-level operating experience as Kerno develops tools for small manufacturers and other product businesses.

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