Kitsu
Kitsu is a content discovery platform for anime and manga fans, enabling them to track, share, and discover content. Leveraging a recommendation engine powered by social features and machine learning, Kitsu aims to be an integral part of users' lives beyond simple content suggestions. The platform is open-source, fostering a developer community and sharing its technology to enrich fan experiences and grow the entertainment business.
Kitsu
Kitsu is a content discovery platform for anime and manga fans, enabling them to track, share, and discover content. Leveraging a recommendation engine powered by social features and machine learning, Kitsu aims to be an integral part of users' lives beyond simple content suggestions. The platform is open-source, fostering a developer community and sharing its technology to enrich fan experiences and grow the entertainment business.
TL;DR
What they do: Social discovery platform for anime and manga (track, share, discover, recommendations)
Founding year: 2016
HQ: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Team size: Approximately 7 employees
Funding signal: Seed round; investors include VIZ Media and Bernard Chong
Company Overview
Problem Domain
Content discovery and recommendation for anime and manga fandoms.
Founded
2016
Industry
Entertainment / Social discovery
Funding Track Record
600000.00
Investors listed include VIZ Media and Bernard Chong on company profiles.
Investor Signal
“Investors include VIZ Media and Bernard Chong”