KAV Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2016

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Private

  • Employees
  • 20

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • Accelerator/​Inc
  • (Announced)

  • Latest Deal Amount
  • $1M

  • Investors
  • 3

KAV General Information

Description

Manufacturer of bike helmets intended to address the issue of fit, safety, and performance in helmets. The company's digital manufacturing process utilizes proprietary software, AI, and hardware optimized to bring out the best, enabling athletes to save lives and reduce brain damage from sports-related trauma through the advancement of technology.

Contact Information

Website
kavhelmets.com
Ownership Status
Privately Held (backing)
Financing Status
Venture Capital-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 924 Broadway Street
  • Redwood City, CA 94063
  • United States
Primary Industry
Recreational Goods
Other Industries
Application Software
Vertical(s)
3D Printing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Corporate Office
  • 924 Broadway Street
  • Redwood City, CA 94063
  • United States

KAV Timeline

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KAV Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
3. Accelerator/Incubator 01-Jan-2024 $1M Announced Generating Revenue
2. Later Stage VC 01-Jan-2023 Completed Generating Revenue
1. Product Crowdfunding 14-Jul-2021 $40.9K Completed Generating Revenue
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KAV Patents

  • 14

    Total Documents Applications and Grants

  • Total Patents Families

  • 10

    Granted

  • 3

    Pending

  • Expiring in next 12 mo

KAV Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
US-20230119234-A1 Helmet structures and methods Pending 01-Oct-2021
US-20240081460-A1 Helmet pads with direct-welded support structures Pending 01-Oct-2021
US-20220183416-A1 Adjustable chin cup Active 14-Dec-2020
US-11766084-B2 Adjustable chin cup Active 14-Dec-2020
US-20220022589-A1 Helmet with face cage push clip Active 24-Jul-2020 A42B3/20
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KAV Executive Team (3)

Name Title Board Seat
Whitman Kwok Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Dave Stoutamire Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer
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KAV Signals

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KAV Investors (3)

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds
HMC INQ Venture Capital Minority
Precursor Ventures Venture Capital Minority
43North Accelerator/Incubator Minority
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KAV FAQs

  • When was KAV founded?

    KAV was founded in 2016.

  • Who is the founder of KAV?

    Whitman Kwok, Dave Stoutamire, and Mike Lowe are the founders of KAV.

  • Who is the CEO of KAV?

    Whitman Kwok is the CEO of KAV.

  • Where is KAV headquartered?

    KAV is headquartered in Redwood City, CA.

  • What is the size of KAV?

    KAV has 20 total employees.

  • What industry is KAV in?

    KAV’s primary industry is Recreational Goods.

  • Is KAV a private or public company?

    KAV is a Private company.

  • What is KAV’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for KAV is .

  • How much funding has KAV raised over time?

    KAV has raised $1M.

  • Who are KAV’s investors?

    HMC INQ, Precursor Ventures, and 43North have invested in KAV.

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