Kpler - About the company
Kpler is a series D company based in London (United Kingdom), founded in 2014 by Jean Maynier and Francois Cazor. It operates as a Provider of real time trade intelligence tools for global markets. Kpler has raised $200M in funding from Insight Partners. The company has 330 active competitors, including 29 funded and 34 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like Windward, Signal Group and PierSight.
Company Details
Provider of real time trade intelligence tools for global markets. These tools facilitate the monitoring of commodity flows, vessel movements, and supply chain activities. The platform integrates data sets to assist with market analysis, risk assessment, and operational decision making. Users access information regarding energy, metals, agriculture, and maritime logistics through software interfaces and data integrations. The technology utilizes automated tracking systems and predictive models to provide visibility into physical trade activities and market dynamics.
- Website
- www.kpler.com/
- Social
- Email ID
- *****@kpler.com
- Phone Number
- +44 **********
- Registered Address
- 3RD FLOOR,1 ASHLEY ROAD,ALTRINCHAM,CHESHIRE,UNITED KINGDOM,WA14 2DT
Key Metrics
Founded Year
2014
Location
London, United Kingdom
Stage
Series D
Total Funding
$200M in 2 rounds
Latest Funding Round
Investors
Ranked
2nd among 330 active competitors
Annual Revenue
£10M - £50M as on Dec 31, 2024
Employee Count
873 as on Jun 30, 2026
Investment & Acquisitions
Legal entities associated with Kpler
Kpler is associated with 1 legal entity given below:
Legal Entity Name | Date of Incorporation | Revenue | Latest Employee Count | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
KPLER LTD CIN: 11042387 , United Kingdom, Active | Oct 31, 2017 | £10M - £50M (As on Dec 31, 2024) | 48 (As on Dec 31, 2022) |
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Kpler's funding and investors
Kpler has raised a total funding of $200M over 2 rounds. Its first funding round was on Apr 13, 2022. Its latest funding round was a Series D round on Jun 03, 2026 for $*****. 1 investor participated in its latest round. Kpler has 3 institutional investors.
Here is the list of recent funding rounds of Kpler:
Date of Funding | Funding Amount | Round Name | Post-Money Valuation | Revenue Multiple | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun 03, 2026 | 5170204 | Series D | 3735793 | 6612007 | 2586488 | 9816626 |
Apr 13, 2022 | 6977060 | Series D | 4356491 | 5572831 |
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Kpler's founders and board of directors
Founder? Claim ProfileThe founders of Kpler are Jean Maynier and Francois Cazor.
Here are the details of Kpler's key team members:
- Jean Maynier: Co-Founder & CTO of Kpler. They are also an angel investor in 1 startup.Contact Info: 1 email address
- Francois Cazor: Former Co-Founder of Kpler. Contact Info: 1 email address
Kpler's Board of Directors
Kpler's board has 2 active members. Francois Cazor and Jean Maynier are part of team.Here is the list of Kpler's board of directors:
Name | Type | Representing | Status | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Team | - | Current | 8y 8m | |
Team | - | Current | 8y 8m |
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Kpler's employee count trend
Kpler has 873 employees as of Jun 26. Here is Kpler's employee count trend over the years:
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Kpler's Competitors and alternates
Top competitors of Kpler include Windward, Signal Group and PierSight. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Kpler, ranked by Tracxn score:
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Rank | Company Details | Short Description | Total Funding | Investors | Tracxn Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st | Provider of AI-powered maritime risk analytics solutions | $32.3M | 72/100 | ||
2nd |  Kpler 2014, London (United Kingdom), Series D | Provider of real time trade intelligence tools for global markets | $200M | 64/100 | |
3rd |  Signal Group 2014, Athens (Greece), Unfunded | Provider of maritime management, shipping intelligence, and venture investment services | - | - | 64/100 |
4th | Provider of satellite-based maritime intelligence and ocean monitoring solutions | $8M | 61/100 | ||
5th | Pole Star 1998, London (United Kingdom), Funding Raised | Developer of monitoring and security systems for maritime vessels | - | 60/100 | |
6th |  Kaiko Systems 2020, Berlin (Germany), Acquired | Developer of web-based data analytics and decision insights for the maritime industry | $12.3M | 56/100 | |
7th | Marine Traffic 2007, London (United Kingdom), Acquired | Cloud based provider of marine datasets | - | 56/100 | |
8th |  Ocean Infinity 2017, Austin (United States), Funding Raised | Provider of robotic ships to acquire ocean data | - | 54/100 | |
9th | Helm Operations 1999, Victoria (Canada), Acquired | Provide ship management software | - | - | 53/100 |
10th | Provider of maritime data solutions for ship performance and safety | - | 53/100 |
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Kpler's Investments and acquisitions
Kpler has not made any investments yet. Kpler has made 6 acquisitions.Here is the list of latest three $acquisitions:
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Filter this listDate of Investment/Acquisition | Type | Company Name | Founded Year | Location |
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Dec 15, 2025 | Acquisition | |||
Nov 15, 2024 | Acquisition | - | ||
Feb 15, 2023 | Acquisition | 2007 | Rostock (Germany) |
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Reports related to Kpler
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News related to Kpler
Filter this listMedia has covered Kpler for a total of 17 events in the last 1 year, 5 of them have been about company updates and 1 about partnerships.
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David Doss Joins Kpler Defense as Principal Adviser for Joint Force PartnershipsExecutiveBiz•Jul 07, 2026•Kpler
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Kpler Announces Strategic Growth Equity Investment from Sixth StreetTMC•Jun 03, 2026•Sixth Street, Kpler, Sidekick, Summit Partners and 3 others
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Sixth Street acquires Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort & SpaIREI•May 28, 2026•Sixth Street, Hyatt, Goodwin, Kpler
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Kpler, Esri Formalize Partnership to Integrate Data Into Esri VelocityExecutiveBiz•Apr 06, 2026•Kpler, Esri
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Kpler Launches Model Context Protocol for Maritime Intelligence, AnalyticsExecutiveBiz•Jan 20, 2026•Kpler
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Kpler to acquire Bridgeton to bolster commodities trading intelligenceSmart Maritime Network•Dec 15, 2025•Kpler, Bridgetongroup
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Kpler completes acquisition of satellite vessel tracking firm Spire MaritimeRivieramm•Nov 03, 2025•Spire, Kpler
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Diversification, Innovation Key to Energy Security in ChinaChina Daily•Jul 16, 2025•China National Petroleum Corporation, Kpler
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