Kinde

Simple, powerful authentication and customer identity management.

The company provides a platform for building plans, managing subscriptions, setting pricing options, and integrating with secure payment gateways.

The platform supports machine-to-machine token management with third-party applications and direct trust relationships between Kinde, an app, and third parties.

Kinde transforms the way companies of all sizes and industries build software, grow their audience and generate revenue

Kinde raised an A$10.6M Seed round led by Blackbird Ventures and says it plans to reinvent how software teams get started.

Kinde offers businesses help with authentication.

Kinde says that when it started two years ago, people were content with their authentication providers, but now want change.

The company offers flexible pricing and plans, including a free option that requires no credit card.

Transparent pricing and obsession with developer experience make Kinde the best alternative to Auth0.

Transparent pricing and faster auth integration in more frameworks make Kinde the best alternative to Clerk.

Better support and ease of integration make Kinde the best alternative to Amazon Cognito (AWS).

Thousands of teams are choosing Kinde for authentication, and the page compares it with Auth0, Clerk, and other providers.

The company helps software companies build, launch, and reach the market faster.

The company provides expert support and response times to help teams.

Kinde works with businesses to create support packages suited to their needs.

Kinde supports businesses migrating from their current authentication systems.

Kinde provides a developer platform for authentication, access management, and billing, with tools to secure and monetize SaaS from day one.

Kinde's Referral Program lets users refer friends, and both can earn rewards.

Kinde offers customers meeting minimum size requirements six months of free services and free migration support when they migrate to Kinde.

Kinde, a fintech startup founded in 2021 by Ross Chaldecott, faces challenges as it marks its third anniversary amid a post-bubble market. The company was launched during the peak of the pandemic-driven funding boom, which has since cooled. Chaldecott acknowledges the difficulties of operating in a less favorable economic environment.

Nov 2024Capital BriefNews article

Kinde reduces its workforce by 28.5% (approximately 285 employees) to prioritize its product development team amid ongoing challenges in the startup sector. The company shifts resources toward strengthening its core product offerings as market conditions tighten. Layoffs reflect broader industry adjustments in response to economic pressures.

Feb 2023news.com.auNews article

Kinde secures **$10.6 million in seed funding** to accelerate growth in Australia’s startup ecosystem. The capital will support product development, expanding customer acquisition efforts, and scaling its team. The company aims to strengthen its position as a key player in the region’s tech innovation landscape.

Mar 2022People MattersNews article

Kinde, a Sydney-based startup, secures **$10.6 million in seed funding** led by Blackbird Ventures to expand its **SaaS infrastructure tools**, including user management and authentication platforms. The round also supports the launch of its **free accelerator program**, granting founders early access to its tech stack. The company targets developers building software-as-a-service solutions.

Mar 2022VentureBeatNews article