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Kevel raises $52M in largest funding round to date from Fulcrum Equity Partners, dunnhumby Ventures, Iberis Capital and ORIX USA for AI-driven commerce media infrastructure.

PRIVATEOct 22, 2026

Amount Raised

$52 Million

Round Type

Venture

DurhamAdvertisingMarketingSoftware Development

Investors

Orix USAIberis CapitalDunnhumby VenturesFulcrum Equity Partners

Description

Kevel, an API-first ad tech infrastructure provider for commerce media networks, has announced $52 million in new funding, marking its largest capital raise to date. The round includes expanded investments from Fulcrum Equity Partners, dunnhumby Ventures, and Iberis Capital, plus growth capital from ORIX USA. The company powers over 100 commerce media networks including Tesco, Dollar General Media Networks, and Home Depot's Orange Apron Media. The funding will support global expansion, AI transparency initiatives, and deeper strategic advisory services for retailer-owned media ecosystems.

Quick answer

Kevel raised $52 Million in a funding round, dated October 22, 2026. Investors: Orix USA, Iberis Capital, Dunnhumby Ventures and Fulcrum Equity Partners. Kevel is based in Durham, North Carolina, United States.

How much did Kevel raise?
Kevel raised $52 Million in a funding round on October 22, 2026.
Who invested in Kevel?
Orix USA, Iberis Capital, Dunnhumby Ventures and Fulcrum Equity Partners are named as investors in this round.
What does Kevel do?
Kevel is an API-led ad serving company focusing on retail media with innovative solutions for advertisers and retailers.
Where is Kevel based and how big is it?
Kevel is based in Durham, North Carolina, United States. Fundz records about 178 employees.
Who are the decision-makers at Kevel?
Fundz holds 5 contacts at Kevel, including the Head of Retail Media, Southern Europe and Latam. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.

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Who else raised in Advertising and Marketing around the same time

Companies in the same sectors as Kevel that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.

  • Tano raised $4M (Seed) on November 11, 2026.
  • AdOasis raised $2.9M (Pre-Series A) on November 9, 2026.
  • Soofa raised an undisclosed amount (Corporate Round) on November 9, 2026.
  • Shinka raised $2.1M (Seed) on November 5, 2026.
  • Kanahoma raised an undisclosed amount on October 28, 2026.
  • Cuttable Operations Pty Ltd raised $14M (Series A) on October 23, 2026.

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Company Information

Company

Kevel

Location

Durham, North Carolina, United States

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Kevel is an API-led ad serving company focusing on retail media with innovative solutions for advertisers and retailers.

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