Kast Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2015

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 13

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Latest Deal Amount
  • $9.7M

Kast General Information

Description

Developer of a live streaming platform designed for shared viewing experiences. The company's platform offers real-time video sharing, an evolving content library, screen sharing, and integrated voice, text, and video chat, enabling users with an engaging and immersive entertainment experience.

Contact Information

Website
www.kastapp.co
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Formerly VC-backed
Corporate Office
  • 340 South Lemon Avenue
  • Suite 9980
  • Walnut, CA 91789
  • United States
+1 (619)
Primary Industry
Entertainment Software
Other Industries
Movies, Music and Entertainment
Parent Company
Live Current Media
Corporate Office
  • 340 South Lemon Avenue
  • Suite 9980
  • Walnut, CA 91789
  • United States
+1 (619)

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Kast Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
10. Merger/Acquisition 22-Apr-2022 $9.7M Completed Generating Revenue
9. Accelerator/Incubator Completed Generating Revenue
8. Later Stage VC 21-Aug-2020 Completed Generating Revenue
7. Seed Round 02-Apr-2018 Completed Generating Revenue
6. Accelerator/Incubator 28-Mar-2018 Completed Generating Revenue
5. Seed Round 26-Feb-2018 Completed Generating Revenue
4. Seed Round 31-Oct-2016 Completed Generating Revenue
3. Angel (individual) 01-Apr-2016 Completed Startup
2. Accelerator/Incubator 03-Dec-2015 Completed Startup
1. Accelerator/Incubator Completed Startup
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Kast Cap Table

Stock # of Shares
Authorized		 Par Value Dividend Rate ($) Original
Issue Price		 Liquidation Liquidation
Pref. Multiple		 Conversion Price % Owned
Seed 2
Seed 1
Seed 229,664 $0.000100 $0.29 $4.87 $4.87 1x $4.87 14.34%
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Kast Comparisons

Description
Primary
Industry
HQ Location
Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
Financing
Details
Developer of a live streaming platform designed for shared viewing experiences. The company's platform offers real-time
Entertainment Software
Walnut, CA
13 As of 2024

Seattle, WA
 

West Hollywood, CA
 
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Kast Competitors (3)

One of Kast’s 3 competitors is Scener, a Venture Capital-Backed company based in Seattle, WA.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Scener Venture Capital-Backed Seattle, WA
Telltale Private Equity-Backed West Hollywood, CA
Rave (Communication Software) Corporation Kitchener, Canada
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Kast Patents

  • 1

    Total Documents Applications and Grants

  • Total Patents Families

  • Granted

  • Pending

  • Expiring in next 12 mo

Kast Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
US-20170212771-A1 Distribution and custom display of graphical components Inactive 27-Jan-2016

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Kast Former Investors (13)

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds
Beresford Ventures Venture Capital Minority
CONNECT(San Diego) Accelerator/Incubator
Cove Fund Venture Capital Minority
EvoNexus Accelerator/Incubator Minority
Fairmont Capital PE/Buyout Minority
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Kast FAQs

  • When was Kast founded?

    Kast was founded in 2015.

  • Where is Kast headquartered?

    Kast is headquartered in Walnut, CA.

  • What is the size of Kast?

    Kast has 13 total employees.

  • What industry is Kast in?

    Kast’s primary industry is Entertainment Software.

  • Is Kast a private or public company?

    Kast is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of Kast?

    The current valuation of Kast is .

  • What is Kast’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Kast is .

  • How much funding has Kast raised over time?

    Kast has raised $2.65M.

  • Who are Kast’s investors?

    Beresford Ventures, CONNECT(San Diego), Cove Fund, EvoNexus, and Fairmont Capital are 5 of 13 investors who have invested in Kast.

  • Who are Kast’s competitors?

    Scener, Telltale, and Rave (Communication Software) are competitors of Kast.

  • When was Kast acquired?

    Kast was acquired on 22-Apr-2022.

  • Who acquired Kast?

    Kast was acquired by Live Current Media.

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