KOS Revenue, Valuation, Funding & Investors

KOS is valued at $729M as of March 2016, a 1.5x revenue multiple. KOS revenue was $498M and KOS EBITDA was $83M, as disclosed with its latest round.

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Last KOS valuation

$729M

Strategic investment · Mar 2016

Last KOS funding round

$12M

Series A · Feb 2022

KOS revenue

$498M

Strategic investment · Mar 2016

Key investors in KOS

  • Springdale Ventures
  • F2i Fondi Italiani per le Infrastrutture
  • Walter Robb
  • Clayton Christopher
  • Jim Schneider
  • Brian Goldberg

KOS Overview

About KOS

KOS is a U.S.-based supplier of USDA-certified organic, plant-based nutritional products including protein powders, superfood blends such as cacao nibs and matcha greens, and chewable supplements. The company sources ingredients from regenerative farms and emphasizes third-party testing for purity, catering to consumers seeking vegan alternatives to whey protein with flavors like chocolate and vanilla. KOS products support muscle recovery, immune health, and daily wellness through transparent labeling of non-GMO components.


Founded

2018

HQ

United StatesSanta Barbara, CA

Website

kos.com

Status

Privately held

Customer focus

B2C

Revenue model

Product sales

Revenue

$498M (Mar 2016)

Valuation

$729M (Mar 2016)

KOS Valuation

KOS is currently valued at $729M, based on its strategic investment round in March 2016. Read the announcement ↗

The round included F2i Fondi Italiani per le Infrastrutture.

KOS valuation by funding round

KOS valuation by funding round
DateStageValuationRevenue Multiple
Mar 2016Strategic investment$729M1.5x

KOS Revenue

KOS's latest recorded revenue is $498M, as of its strategic investment round in March 2016. At a $729M valuation, that implies a 1.5x revenue multiple.

KOS revenue by funding round

KOS revenue and valuation multiple by funding round
DateRevenue *ValuationRevenue MultipleStage
Mar 2016$498M$729M1.5xStrategic investment

* Revenue (or ARR) figures are the values recorded alongside each funding round. Typically run-rate revenue at the time of the deal, or a reported LTM (last 12 months) revenue.

KOS Funding History

KOS has raised a total of $14M across 3 funding rounds.

KOS's first fundraising round was a strategic investment round in March 2016. The most recent completed round was a $12M Series A in February 2022.

KOS funding rounds

KOS funding rounds
DateStageInvestorsRaisedValuationDeal Summary
Feb 2022Series ABrian Goldberg (lead); Clayton Christopher (lead); Springdale Ventures$12M--
Aug 2020SeedJim Schneider (lead); Springdale Ventures (lead); Walter Robb (lead)$2M--
Mar 2016Strategic investmentF2i Fondi Italiani per le Infrastrutture-$729MIn March 2016 a consortium led by F2i acquired 37.3% of KOS through the vehicle F2i Healthcare. KOS manages long-term care and rehabilitation facilities and is one of the main operators of the Italian long-term care sector. The investment took F2i into social infrastructure for the first time. F2i's history page describes the holding as an acquisition of 40% of Kos, and records that Kos took over the Charleston clinics in Germany in 2019 and that F2i exited the investment in 2026.

Who has invested in KOS?

6 investors have backed KOS across its funding rounds, including Springdale Ventures, F2i Fondi Italiani per le Infrastrutture, Walter Robb, Clayton Christopher, Jim Schneider and Brian Goldberg.

Lead investors include Brian Goldberg, Clayton Christopher, Jim Schneider, Springdale Ventures and Walter Robb.


KOS Investors

Investors in KOS by funding rounds participated
InvestorHQRoundsRoleFirst check
Springdale VenturesUnited StatesAustin, TX2LeadAug 2020
Clayton ChristopherUnited StatesAustin, TX1LeadFeb 2022
F2i Fondi Italiani per le InfrastruttureItalyMilan1ParticipantMar 2016
Walter RobbUnited StatesUnited States1LeadAug 2020

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KOS Competitors

KOS competitors include listed companies like Genomma Lab, Mega Lifesciences, Tempo Scan Pacific and Procter & Gamble Health, and private ones like The Good Bug and Plus Brand.

Public and private companies comparable to KOS
CompanyHQStatusRevenueEBITDAValuationRevenue Multiple
Genomma LabMexicoMexicoPublicly listed$940M$187M$794M1.1x
Mega LifesciencesThailandThailandPublicly listed$419M$81M$904M1.9x
Tempo Scan PacificIndonesiaIndonesiaPublicly listed$772M$109M$559M-
Procter & Gamble HealthIndiaIndiaPublicly listed$146M$49M$1B6.7x
The Good BugIndiaMumbaiPrivate--$175M-
Plus BrandUnited StatesSheridan, WYPrivate--$173M-

KOS Public Comps

KOS is still privately-owned, but its public comps include Jyothy Labs, Hindustan Foods, Cosmecca Korea, The Beauty Tech Group, Helen Of Troy, PharmaNutra, FDC, Genomma Lab, Sunmax Biotechnology and Betterware de Mexico.

Last FYEV/RevenueEV/EBITDA
RevenueEBITDALast FYLTM2027ELast FYLTM2027E
Jyothy Labs$310M$53M2.1x2.1x12.3x16.1x
Hindustan Foods$447M$38M1.9x1.7x22.2x18.5x
Cosmecca Korea$478M$72M1.8x1.5x12.2x9.2x
The Beauty Tech Group$189M$37M3.5x2.9x17.7x10.3x
Helen Of Troy$1.8B($728M)0.8x0.8x(1.9x)6.9x
PharmaNutra$149M$38M5.2x4.6x20.6x17.7x
FDC$228M$41M2.6x-14.8x-
Genomma Lab$940M$187M1.1x1.1x5.7x4.8x

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Common questions about KOS

When was KOS founded?KOS was founded in 2018.
Where is KOS headquartered?KOS is headquartered in Santa Barbara, CA, United States.
Is KOS publicly listed?No, KOS is a private, VC-backed company.
What is KOS's valuation?KOS was last valued at $729M in its strategic investment round in March 2016.
How much funding has KOS raised?KOS has raised $14M across 3 funding rounds.
What was KOS's last funding round?KOS's last funding round was a $12M Series A in February 2022, led by Brian Goldberg and Clayton Christopher.
Who are KOS's investors?KOS's investors include Springdale Ventures, Clayton Christopher, F2i Fondi Italiani per le Infrastrutture, Walter Robb, Brian Goldberg and Jim Schneider.
What is KOS's revenue?KOS's latest recorded revenue is $498M (March 2016).
What is KOS's revenue multiple?KOS's latest valuation implies a 1.5x revenue multiple ($729M valuation on $498M of revenue).
Which companies are comparable to KOS?Companies comparable to KOS include Genomma Lab, Mega Lifesciences, Tempo Scan Pacific, Procter & Gamble Health, The Good Bug and Plus Brand.

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