Kaiten Inc.

A discovery app that gives you access to culinary products and experiences from quality makers around the world.

Food and Beverage
Active
New York City, United States Founded 2019
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Last updated 2026-08-21
Total raised
Stage
Founded
2019
Headcount
HQ
New York City, United States
Sector
Food and Beverage

About

Kaiten is a discovery app that gives you access to culinary products and experiences from quality makers around the world. It features hundreds of makers including restaurants, chefs, farmers, vineyards, knife makers, and ceramicists, offering a variety of culinary products and experiences.

Funding history · 1 round · — total

2020
Seed Undisclosed
★ Y Combinator

Q&A

What is Kaiten Inc.'s primary business?
Kaiten Inc. operates a discovery app that provides access to culinary products and experiences from various makers globally, including restaurants, chefs, farmers, and artisans.
When was Kaiten Inc. founded?
Kaiten Inc. was founded in 2019.
Who are the co-founders of Kaiten Inc.?
The co-founders of Kaiten Inc. are Alex Matsenov and Daniel Shein.
In which sector does Kaiten Inc. primarily operate?
Kaiten Inc.'s primary sector is Food and Beverage.
Where is Kaiten Inc. headquartered?
Kaiten Inc. is headquartered in New York City, United States.
Has Kaiten Inc. raised any funding?
Yes, Kaiten Inc. raised a Seed round in 2020 with Y Combinator as a lead investor.

Team · 2

Alex Matsenov
Founder · Co-Founder
Daniel Shein
Founder · Co-Founder
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External links

Websiteonkaiten.com

Identifiers & details

Founded2019