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Kernel

CRM-integrated data platform for RevOps outbound

Overview

Kernel offers Momentum, a data platform for RevOps teams to build and deploy custom data from any web source. It connects with your CRM so sales reps can tailor outreach without coding. Users configure data pipelines, deploy target data sets, and measure impact directly in the CRM. Momentum helps sales teams improve outbound performance while freeing RevOps to work on ICP updates, territory planning, and capacity management. Customers are high-growth firms and enterprises seeking scalable, data-driven outbound programs. Revenue comes from subscription fees and optional premium features or services.

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About Kernel

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Why Kernel is rated
C+
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated D+ on Differentiation

Industries

Data & AnalyticsEnterprise Software

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$9M

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

2021

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What believers are saying

  • Kernel closed its $14M Series A and added Kinnevik-backed capital.
  • July 2026 updates show customers like Awardco, Ironclad, Greenhouse, and n8n.
  • Case studies show rapid deployment and measurable CRM cleanup across large sales teams.

What critics are saying

  • The November 4, 2026 security incident exposed API keys and third-party secrets.
  • Compromised credentials reached four GPU servers; 0.28% of customers were impacted.
  • A persistent trust failure could kill enterprise renewals and trigger security-driven churn.

What makes Kernel unique

  • Kernel replaces Dun & Bradstreet with AI-native entity data and hierarchies.
  • GWI cut 69,000 accounts and replaced D&B before February 2026 territory planning.
  • Kernel maps custom CRM hierarchies for Navan, Mistral, and AlphaSense.

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Funding

Total Funding

$9M

Below

Industry Average

Funded Over

1 Rounds

Series A funding typically happens when a startup has a product and some customers, and now needs funding to scale. This money is usually used to grow the team, expand marketing, and improve the product. Venture capital firms are frequently the main investors here.
Series A Funding Comparison
Below Average

Industry standards

$15M
$8.2M
$9M
$15M
$30M

Benefits

  • Paid Vacation
  • Remote Work Options
  • Company Equity
  • Relocation Assistance

Company News

Kernel
Oct 17th, 2026
Kernel Raises $14M Series A for Enterprise RevOps

Kernel raised $14M to give enterprise RevOps teams CRM confidence with accurate, persistent entity data.

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