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Kenko AI

Fitness studio management SaaS platform

Overview

Kenko AI is a SaaS platform tailored for fitness studios, especially multi-location brands, that helps owners streamline operations and grow their business. It provides a comprehensive software suite for scheduling, marketing, client experience, and team management, all accessible through a user-friendly interface. The product works as a subscription service: studios pay recurring fees to use the platform and receive ongoing updates, with an additional referral program that drives extra revenue. Kenko AI differentiates itself through high-touch support, including 24/5 availability and a dedicated business consultant for each client, contributing to a customer support rating of 9.7/10. The company’s goal is to help fitness brands increase bookings, sales, and client retention by simplifying day-to-day operations and enabling scalable growth across multiple locations.

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About Kenko AI

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Why Kenko AI is rated
C+
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Consumer SoftwareEnterprise Software

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$3.2M

Headquarters

San Francisco, CA

Founded

2020

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What believers are saying

  • Kenko launched guest checkout for appointments on September 21, 2026, reducing booking friction.
  • Its October 2026 product updates added keyboard shortcuts, bulk scheduling, and granular permissions.
  • The November 2026 rebrand signals expansion beyond Bookee into broader studio growth software.

What critics are saying

  • The November 2026 rebrand from Bookee risks customer confusion and sales-cycle friction.
  • Guest checkout excludes classes today, leaving a key workflow unfinished for studios.
  • If Frontdesk AI fails, Kenko loses its core wedge against Mindbody and Zenoti.

What makes Kenko AI unique

  • Kenko’s September 2026 CRM bundles calendar, permissions, POS, and AI front desk.
  • It targets boutique studios with revenue, marketing, and operations tools in one login.
  • Guest checkout and custom spot layouts address studio-specific workflows competitors ignore.

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Funding

Total Funding

$3.2M

Below

Industry Average

Funded Over

2 Rounds

Seed funding is usually the first official round after pre-seed, when a startup has a prototype or concept. It’s typically used to develop the product, test the market, and start building the team. Investors here are often angel investors or early-stage venture capitalists.
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Benefits

  • Remote Work Options
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Wellness Program
  • Mental Health Support
  • Conference Attendance Budget
  • Professional Development Budget
  • Stock Options
  • Company Equity

Company News

YourStory
Jul 14th, 2021
[Funding alert] SaaS startup Bookee raises pre-seed round led by Antler India

Bookee, the SaaS startup focused on the fitness industry, has raised an undisclosed pre-seed round of funding led by Antler India.

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