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Kernel

Kernel

Private
San Francisco, CaliforniaAI, Data & Cloud Infrastructurehttps://www.kernel.sh/

Last Round

Series A

Oct 15, 2025

Total Funding Raised

$22M

Momentum

Top 5%

of companies Caplight tracks

Company Overview

Kernel is a developer-focused company that provides a browser-as-a-service infrastructure platform designed for AI agents and web automations.

Sector

AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure

Verticals

Cloud Infrastructure, Platform-as-a-Service, DevOps & Containers, Workflow Automation, API Management

Business Model

B2B

Customer Profile

Usage-Based SaaS, Subscription SaaS, Freemium, Services & Consulting

AI Layer

Infrastructure

Keywords

browsers-as-a-servicebrowser automationheadless browsersbrowser automation APIAI web agentsweb scrapingagent runtimescraping APIPlaywright automationPuppeteer automationanti-detection browserQA testingunikernelbrowser session replayusage-based billing

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Kernel Comparables

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Kernel Funding Rounds

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Data table
RoundDateAmount RaisedValuationInvestorsSources
Series AOct 15, 2025

Key People

Founding team and executive leadership

Catherine Jue

Co-Founder & CEO

Founding Team

Kernel Investors

Notable investors and investment history

Kernel investors
InvestorRounds
SV AngelSeries A
Cintrifuse CapitalSeries A
Vercel VenturesSeries A
Y CombinatorSeries A
Refinery VenturesSeries A
CintrifuseSeries A
AccelSeries A

Market signals

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  • Jul 28, 2026

    Grew 29% QoQ from 17 to 22 employees.

  • Jul 25, 2026

    Monthly visitors increased 73% MoM.

Kernel Filings

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Is Kernel a public or private company?

Kernel is a private company.

What is the current stock price of Kernel?

Kernel is a private company, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks Kernel's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.

How much is Kernel worth (valuation)?

Valuation information for Kernel is not publicly available.

Can I buy Kernel stock?

Kernel shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.

When was Kernel's last funding round?

Kernel's most recent funding round was Series A on October 15, 2025.

Who are the main investors in Kernel?

Key investors in Kernel include Accel.

Will Kernel IPO soon?

No public IPO plans have been announced for Kernel.

How can I track Kernel secondary market activity?

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersSan Francisco, California
Employee Range21
Year Founded2025
Last FundingOct 15, 2025

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