Kairos HQ
U.S based private company
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Kairos HQ is a U.S based private company that builds products in the housing and healthcare sectors. Founded in 2008 as The Kairos Society by Ankur Jain, it is headquartered in New York City.[1] As of 2023, the firm managed US$300 million to invest in affordable housing and personal health startups.[2][3][4]
| Formerly | Kairos Society |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Industry | Finance, venture capital, startups |
| Founded | 2008 (as Kairos Society) |
| Founder | |
| Headquarters | , United States |
Key people | Ankur Jain and Alex Fiance (Co-CEOs) |
| Website | kairoshq |
History
The Kairos Society was launched in 2008 by Ankur Jain and Jake Medwell while Jain was a student at the Wharton Business School.[5][6][7]
Some founders[who?] from Kairos later founded Periscope, Casper, FiscalNote, and Digital Genius.[8][9][10]
In 2017, the Kairos Society re-launched as a venture studio called Kairos HQ, building and investing in companies aligned with its focus areas.[11][12] Its portfolio includes Rhino, an alternative to security deposits;[5] Little Spoon, a direct-to-consumer baby brand;[8] Cera, a UK-based elderly homecare service;[13][8] Bilt Rewards, a program that lets renters earn points through rent payments; and Alloy Health, a company focused on menopause support.[14][15]
The firm spun out an early stage venture fund, K50, which focuses on financial services products at the pre-seed and seed stages.[3]