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 data intelligence platforms for global physical trade commodities. Kpler has raised $200M in funding from Insight Partners. The company has 368 active competitors, including 32 funded and 37 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like Windward, PierSight and Pole Star.
Company Details
Provider of data intelligence platforms for global physical trade commodities. The platform aggregates physical asset information, vessel tracking data, and supply chain analytics to support decision-making for energy, maritime, and commodity markets. It incorporates predictive modeling and real-time monitoring to assist organizations in optimizing logistics, managing trade flow risks, and executing market strategies. Through the integration of AIS data, commodity flows, and industry-specific metrics, the technology enables users to monitor trade activity, track cargo movements, and analyze supply-demand dynamics. These intelligence tools are designed for participants across various sectors, including finance, government, and transportation, providing visibility into vessel movements and port operations. The platform offers analytical insights to identify market trends, forecast potential disruptions, and facilitate objective, data-driven analysis for physical and financial trading operations.
- 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 368 active competitors
Annual Revenue
£10M - £50M as on Dec 31, 2024
Employee Count
873 as on Jun 30, 2026
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 | 9808784 | Series D | 5444683 | 9924462 | 4252483 | 5656758 |
Apr 13, 2022 | 2212903 | Series D | 8786228 | 8260800 |
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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 9m | |
Team | - | Current | 8y 9m |
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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, PierSight and Pole Star. 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 | 67/100 | ||
2nd |  Kpler 2014, London (United Kingdom), Series D | Provider of data intelligence platforms for global physical trade commodities | $200M | 64/100 | |
3rd | Provider of satellite-based maritime intelligence and ocean monitoring solutions | $8M | 62/100 | ||
4th | Pole Star 1998, London (United Kingdom), Funding Raised | Developer of monitoring and security systems for maritime vessels | - | 60/100 | |
5th |  Signal Group 2014, Athens (Greece), Unfunded | Provider of maritime management, shipping intelligence, and venture investment services | - | - | 59/100 |
6th | SkyBitz 1995, Sterling (United States), Acquired | Asset tracking and information management solutions | $48M | 58/100 | |
7th |  Kaiko Systems 2020, Berlin (Germany), Acquired | Developer of web-based data analytics and decision insights for the maritime industry | $12.3M | 57/100 | |
8th | Marine Traffic 2007, London (United Kingdom), Acquired | Cloud based provider of marine datasets | - | 56/100 | |
9th |  Ocean Infinity 2017, Austin (United States), Funding Raised | Provider of robotic ships to acquire ocean data | - | 54/100 | |
10th | Helm Operations 1999, Victoria (Canada), Acquired | Provide ship management software | - | - | 53/100 |
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Kpler's Investments and acquisitions
Kpler has not made any investments yet. Kpler has made 8 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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May 20, 2026 | Acquisition | - | ||
Dec 15, 2025 | Acquisition | |||
Nov 15, 2024 | Acquisition | - |
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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 16 events in the last 1 year, 4 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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