KikFin Overview
KikFin specializes in technology for aquatic sports, aiming to improve experiences in activities like surfing, SUP, diving, and snorkeling. Their key product, hydropropulsion jets, uses patented technology to enable faster and more agile movement in water. KikFin was developed by Aquanautix Ltd.
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time ($)
$500KJul 2023
Latest News
growth-positive
Hands-Free Underwater Jetpack Gives Divers And Surfers A Boost
Israeli startup KikFin is launching a hands-free underwater smart scooter. The device, which can be worn as a vest or attached to a surfboard, propels users through the water faster than Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps. It uses specially developed wireless technology to allow communication through both air and water, and comes with a safety feature that can limit the swimmers depth or distance from their start point. An app tracks their speed, location and performance. The product will initially be aimed at recreational users, but CEO Amihay Mines says it could also benefit professional divers.
CustomersExpand
פיתוח ישראלי הופך כל אחד לאקוומן
growth-positive
KikFin Adds Industry Veteran Jon Sumroy as Board Member and Advisor
KikFin, an Israeli start-up designing advanced solutions for personalized water propulsion, has appointed industry veteran Jon Sumroy to its board. Sumroy has had leadership roles at Unilever, Johnson & Johnson, and 888 Holdings, and has also worked with multiple start-ups. Most recently, he was founder and CEO of consumer hardware company Carfoldio Ltd. KikFins CEO, Amihay Mines, expressed his excitement about Sumroys appointment, stating that his leadership expertise will be a valuable addition to the company.
Management Changes
| Sector | Media & Entertainment Technologies |
Funding
| Total funding | $500K |
| Last funding | $500K |
| Stage | Seed |
| Rounds | 1 |
| Investors | 1 |
Team Members
3
Employees: 1-10
Web & Social Links
| Website | kikfin.com |
Locations
Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
1050 University Ave e107 779, San Diego, CA 92103, USA
Photos & Videos
1 item(s)
KikFin Business
Business models
B2C
Product stage
Released
Employees
1-10
Sector
Media & Entertainment TechnologiesDigital Content Engagement & EntertainmentTarget Customer
ConsumersRecreational & LifestyleFitness & SportsTravel & TourismCore Technology
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IsraelUnited StatesKikFin Financials
$500K
Total funding
Undisclosed
Capital raised
$500K
Last funding
Seed
Funding stage
1
Total rounds
1
Investors
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time ($)
$500KJul 2023
Private Equity Funding
Undisclosed Round
Jul 2023
$500K
Dovi Frances
KikFin Lifecycle
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time
$500KJul 2023
All Events
Undisclosed Round
Jul 2023
$500K
Dovi Frances
KikFin News
3 articles
growth-positive
Hands-Free Underwater Jetpack Gives Divers And Surfers A Boost
Israeli startup KikFin is launching a hands-free underwater smart scooter. The device, which can be worn as a vest or attached to a surfboard, propels users through the water faster than Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps. It uses specially developed wireless technology to allow communication through both air and water, and comes with a safety feature that can limit the swimmers depth or distance from their start point. An app tracks their speed, location and performance. The product will initially be aimed at recreational users, but CEO Amihay Mines says it could also benefit professional divers.
CustomersExpand
פיתוח ישראלי הופך כל אחד לאקוומן
growth-positive
KikFin Adds Industry Veteran Jon Sumroy as Board Member and Advisor
KikFin, an Israeli start-up designing advanced solutions for personalized water propulsion, has appointed industry veteran Jon Sumroy to its board. Sumroy has had leadership roles at Unilever, Johnson & Johnson, and 888 Holdings, and has also worked with multiple start-ups. Most recently, he was founder and CEO of consumer hardware company Carfoldio Ltd. KikFins CEO, Amihay Mines, expressed his excitement about Sumroys appointment, stating that his leadership expertise will be a valuable addition to the company.
Management Changes
KikFin Team
Employee Info
| Employees (range) | 1-10 |
| Exact count | 2 |
| Team members | 3 |
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Admin Info
| Confidence | 76/100 |
| Missing | sector, tags, markets, not claimed |
| BI Verification | Maor Perlov |
| Registrar ID | 516026143 |
| Creator | Dana Arnon |
| Creator email | dana.arnon@mail.huji.ac.il |
| Last updater | Matan Eblagon |
| Updater email | matane@sncentral.org |
| Last update | 2024-06-06T00:00:00.000Z |
| Created | 2023-12-06T00:00:00.000Z |
| Claimed | Yes |