When was Kingonet founded?

Kingonet was founded in 2014 and raised its 1st funding round within a year of its incorporation.

Where is Kingonet located?

Kingonet is headquartered in Guatemala City, Guatemala.

Who is the current CEO of Kingonet?

Jose Ordonez of Kingonet. They have also founded 3 companies.

How many employees does Kingonet have?

As of Sep 30, 2026, the latest employee count at Kingonet is 173.

Is Kingonet a funded company?

Kingonet is a funded company, having raised a total of $8M across 7 funding rounds to date. The company's 1st funding round was a $***** Seed round, raised on 2014.

When was the latest funding round of Kingonet?

Kingonet's latest funding was a $***** Series B round on Feb 12, 2020, with participation from 1 investor.

Where does Kingonet rank among its competitors?

Kingonet ranks 23rd amongst 32 active competitors, only 1 of which is funded. Africell, which secured $99.6M in Sep, 2026.

Who are the top competitors of Kingonet?

Kingonet's top competitors include AT&T, Marriott International and Verizon. Among them, Africell secured the most recent funding round in September, 2026.

Kingonet - 2026 Company Profile, Team, Funding & Competitors

Kingonet is a series B company based in Guatemala City (Guatemala), founded in 2014 by Matias De Tezanos, Jose Ordonez, Alvaro Rodriguez, Bert Van Der Vaart and Juan Jose Estrada Toledo. It operates as an Operator of hotels. Kingonet has raised $8M in funding from SEAF and FCP Innovation. The company has 32 active competitors, including 1 funded and 19 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like AT&T, Marriott International and Verizon.

Company Details

Kingonet is a home for NGOs in Kilwa District, Tanzania, focusing on creating powerful plans to achieve long-term objectives. Led by CEO Omari Mkuwili, Kingonet empowers young vulnerable groups in Kisarawe District to eradicate poverty. Through collaborative efforts, Kingonet aims to make a positive impact in the community.

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Founded Year

2014

Location

Guatemala City, Guatemala

Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$8M in 7 rounds

Latest Funding Round

Series B, Feb 12, 2020, $*****

Investors

SEAF & 16 more

Ranked

23^rd among 32 active competitors

Employee Count

173 as on Sep 30, 2026

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Kingonet has raised a total funding of $8M over 7 rounds. Its first funding round was on 2014. Its latest funding round was a Series B round on Feb 12, 2020 for $*****. 1 investor participated in its latest round. Kingonet has 17 institutional investors.

Here is the list of recent funding rounds of Kingonet:

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Date of Funding	Funding Amount	Round Name	Post-Money Valuation	Revenue Multiple	Lead Investors	Other Investors
Feb 12, 2020	9338783	Series B	3800006	9508870	2976379	6716519
Sep 06, 2018	7240247	Conventional Debt	6658432	7127091	9474786	FMO & 1 more
Apr 26, 2018	1846952	Series B	8303362	5153189	5867026	Leonardo DiCaprio

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The founders of Kingonet are Matias De Tezanos, Jose Ordonez, Alvaro Rodriguez, Bert Van Der Vaart and Juan Jose Estrada Toledo. Jose Ordonez is the CEO of Kingonet.

Here are the details of Kingonet's key team members:

Matias De Tezanos: Co-Founder of Kingonet and founder of 5 other companies, including HealthCare, Kingo and AutoWeb.
Jose Ordonez: Co-Founder & CEO of Kingonet and founder of 3 other companies, Digital Twin Corporation, Kingo and Bitmec.
Contact Info: 1 email address
Alvaro Rodriguez: Co-Founder of Kingonet.
Bert Van Der Vaart: Co-Founder & Board Member of Kingonet and founder of 1 other company.
Juan Jose Estrada Toledo: Co-Founder & Board Member of Kingonet and founder of 1 other company.

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Kingonet's employee count trend

Kingonet has 173 employees as of Sep 26. Here is Kingonet's employee count trend over the years:

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Top competitors of Kingonet include AT&T, Marriott International and Verizon. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Kingonet, ranked by Tracxn score:

Rank	Company Details	Short Description	Total Funding	Investors	Tracxn Score
1st	AT&T 1876, Dallas (United States), Public	Provider of wireless and internet services	-	Elliott Management, Seaside Private Capital ... & 13 others	79/100
2nd	Marriott International 1927, United States, Acquired	Chains providing lodging accommodations, travel experiences, and related hospitality services	-	Camden National Bank, Noble & 26 others	78/100
3rd	Verizon 1983, New York City (United States), Public	Provider of wireless, internet, TV, and phone services	-	Berkshire Hathaway, Black Capital Investments ... & 17 others	78/100
4th	Telecom Italia 1994, Rome (Italy), Public	Integrated telecom service provider	-	Elliott Management, CDP Equity & 3 others	78/100
5th	Vodafone 1982, Newbury (United Kingdom), Public	Virtual card-linked wallet for consumer payments	-	Elliott Management, Liberty Global & 12 others	77/100
6th	Comcast 1963, Philadelphia (United States), Public	Provider of phone, internet, and television services	-	JANA Partners, Kleiner Perkins	72/100
7th	Orange 1988, Issy les Moulineaux (France), Acquired	French Telecommunication major	-	Runway, Orthogonal Thinker & 12 others	71/100
8th	Accor Paris (France), Acquired	Chains providing hotel lodging and hospitality services across various markets	-	Huazhuhui, Eurazeo & 3 others	71/100
9th	Africell 2001, Beirut (Lebanon), Funding Raised	Provider of mobile communication services	-	Helios, EXIM.gov & 1 others	68/100
10th	Radisson Hotels 1909, Minnetonka (United States), Acquired	Operator of hotels and resorts	$2.44M	Impact Fund Denmark, Scottish Enterprise & 3 others	68/100
23rd	Kingonet 2014, Guatemala City (Guatemala), Series B	Operator of hotels	$8M	Engie, Proparco & 15 others	44/100