15Five completes acquisition of Kona to enhance manager enablement for remote work
Acquiring Company
15Five
Acquired Company
Kona
San FranciscoSan FranciscoOtherSoftwareAdministrative ServicesSoftwareEnterprise SoftwareHuman ResourcesEmployee BenefitsSaaSDescription
15Five, the performance management platform, has successfully acquired Kona, the AI-powered assistant and coach for remote managers. This acquisition enables 15Five to deploy manager enablement at scale and drive high-impact behaviors effortlessly within the existing flow of work, expanding its impact beyond the existing platform.
Quick answer
15Five is acquiring Kona, announced January 28, 2025. 15Five is based in San Francisco, California, United States.
- How much did 15Five pay for Kona?
- The deal value was not disclosed.
- What does 15Five do?
- 15Five is the holistic performance management company. 15Five equips HR teams with a complete, single-platform solution to improve manager effectiveness, drive high performance and engagement, and increase retention.
- Where are 15Five and Kona based?
- 15Five is based in San Francisco, California, United States. Kona is based in San Francisco, California, United States.
- Who are the decision-makers at 15Five?
- Fundz holds 1 contact at 15Five. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.
Source: Fundz verified event record.
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Who acquired Kona?
Kona was acquired by 15Five, based in San Francisco. The deal was reported on January 28, 2025. 15Five is the holistic performance management company. 15Five equips HR teams with a complete, single-platform solution to improve manager effectiveness, drive high performance and engagement, and increase retention. 15Five is privately held and operates in Other.
When did 15Five acquire Kona?
15Five's acquisition of Kona was reported on January 28, 2025. 15Five, the performance management platform, has successfully acquired Kona, the AI-powered assistant and coach for remote managers. Fundz records the date the transaction was first publicly reported, sourced from filings and company announcements.
What does Kona do?
Kona is the AI sidekick for manager development. Built for Slack and meetings (ZoomGoogle Meet). It is privately held, operating in Software, and is based in San Francisco.
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