Kernel - About the company
Kernel is a series C company based in Los Angeles (United States), founded in 2016 by . It operates as a Developer of multimodal brain measurement technology for neuromedicine. Kernel has raised $158M in funding from General Catalyst. The company has 177 active competitors, including 51 funded and 15 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like Ceribell, Neuralink and Cumulus Neuroscience.
Company Details
Developer of multimodal brain measurement technology for neuromedicine. This technology facilitates treatment response prediction by leveraging brain-based biomarkers to improve clinical decision-making and patient outcomes. It also enables translational research by identifying signatures of treatment efficacy and optimizes clinical trials through improved patient stratification and endpoint quantification. The platform offers quick and easy brain measurement for early identification of neurological issues, potentially transforming routine healthcare monitoring. The system is designed for ease of use and provides research-grade results.
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Founded Year
2016
Location
Los Angeles, United States
Stage
Series C
Total Funding
in 3 rounds
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Kernel's funding and investors
Kernel has raised a total funding of $158M over 3 rounds. Its first funding round was on Oct 20, 2016.
Kernel has 5 institutional investors including General Catalyst, Khosla Ventures and Eldridge Industries.
Here is the list of recent funding rounds of Kernel:
Date of funding | Funding Amount | Round Name | Post money valuation | Revenue multiple | Investors |
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Nov 21, 2023 | $5.25M | Series C | 7721953 | 6893523 | - |
Jul 09, 2020 | $53M | Series C | 8295863 | 1664649 | |
Oct 20, 2016 | $100M | Angel | 6216829 | 7574269 | - |
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Kernel's founders and board of directors
The founders of Kernel is . is the CEO of Kernel.
Here are the details of Kernel's key team members:
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Kernel's Competitors and alternates
Top competitors of Kernel include Ceribell, Neuralink and Cumulus Neuroscience. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Kernel, ranked by ÃØÃÜÑо¿Ëù score:
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Overall Rank | Company Details | Short Description | Total Funding | Investors | ÃØÃÜÑо¿Ëù Score |
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1st | ![]() Ceribell 2014, Mountain View (United States), Public | EEG system for the diagnosis of seizures | $188M | Longitude Capital, RA Capital ManagementÌý&²¹³¾±è;Ìý | 65/100 |
2nd | Neuralink 2016, San Francisco (United States), Series E | Provider of implantable brain-computer interfaces | $1.29B | Sequoia Capital, Google VenturesÌý&²¹³¾±è;Ìý | 59/100 |
3rd | ![]() Cumulus Neuroscience 2015, Belfast (United Kingdom), Series A | AI and cloud-based brain physiology analysis tool for clinical trials | $15.2M | SV Health Investors, British Business InvestmentsÌý&²¹³¾±è;Ìý | 59/100 |
4th | ![]() Openwater 2016, San Francisco (United States), Series C | Provider of imaging technologies for medical diagnosis and treatments | $100M | Excel Venture Management, Lauder PartnersÌý&²¹³¾±è;Ìý | 55/100 |
5th | ![]() BrainScope 2006, Bethesda (United States), Series B | Developer of non-invasive point-of-care diagnostic device for EEG recording and diagnosing traumatic brain injury | $62.2M | , Ìý&²¹³¾±è;Ìý | 53/100 |
6th | ![]() 2016, Los Angeles (United States), Series C | Developer of multimodal brain measurement technology for neuromedicine | $158M | Khosla Ventures, General CatalystÌý&²¹³¾±è;Ìý | 52/100 |
7th | ![]() Cala Health 2013, Stanford (United States), Series D | Developer of a wearable non-invasive neuromodulation device | $207M | Johnson & Johnson Innovation – JJDC, Lightstone VenturesÌý&²¹³¾±è;Ìý | 51/100 |
8th | Spark Biomedical 2018, Houston (United States), Series A | Developer of neurosimulation device for opioid withdrawal | $31.2M | 50/100 | |
9th | Neurable 2015, Boston (United States), Series B | Developer of brain-computer interface technology for everyday devices | $21.6M | Accomplice, FundersClubÌý&²¹³¾±è;Ìý | 49/100 |
10th | Developer of non-invasive brain-computer interface (BCI) solutions. It offers a headset and software ecosystem for recording, visualizing, and analyzing EEG data. The company's technology enables interaction with devices using brain signals, pushing beyond biological limits. Applications span healthcare, consumer wearables, gaming, and sports, providing tools for researchers, developers, and consumers. The platform includes a custom-built operating system for bio-signal processing and pre-bundled applications. It also provides SDKs and APIs for developers. | $3.5M | Smile Group, Ìý&²¹³¾±è;Ìý | 45/100 |
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Kernel's Investments and acquisitions
Kernel has acquired Kendall Research Systems. Kernel has not made any investments as of now.
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News related to Kernel
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