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Katana MRP is a cloud-based manufacturing ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software designed to streamline production operations for small and midsized businesses. It offers real-time inventory management, production planning, and sales order management, integrating seamlessly with e-commerce and accounting platforms.
Katana was founded in 2017 by Kristjan Vilosius, Priit Kaasik, and Hannes Kert. The company started with a $700,000 seed investment and quickly developed its first prototype. By the end of 2017, Katana went live and welcomed its first paying customers in early 2018. Since then, Katana has evolved significantly, becoming a comprehensive cloud inventory platform.
Katana has raised a total of $52.2 million over seven funding rounds. The most recent funding was a $35 million Series B round in October 2022, led by Northzone and Lightrock, with participation from previous investors like Atomico and 42CAP.
Katana MRP offers a wide range of features designed to optimize manufacturing and inventory management:
Katana has focused on expanding its product offerings and enhancing its features through strategic investments and continuous development. The recent Series B funding is aimed at scaling up Katana’s features for small to medium-sized manufacturers, allowing them to manage both D2C (Direct-to-Consumer) and B2B (Business-to-Business) sales.
Katana regularly updates its platform with new features to meet the evolving needs of its users. Recent additions include enhanced data visualization tools, improved warehouse management capabilities, and advanced AI-powered automation for sales order creation and inventory planning.
Katana prides itself on a company culture that emphasizes authenticity, customer value, and continuous improvement. The team, known as "Katanauts," is driven by shared values of empathy, ambition, openness, and individuality. Katana fosters a supportive and collaborative work environment, ensuring that both employees and customers thrive.
Katana serves a diverse user base of over 1,500 businesses across more than 60 countries. The platform is particularly popular among small to midsized manufacturers in various industries, including apparel, electronics, food, and aerospace. Katana's community is active and engaged, with users benefiting from comprehensive support resources, including a knowledge base, video tutorials, and interactive demos.
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