Cathie Wood's ARK Venture Fund led the round. This news comes on the heels of KINO's initial $2 million pre-seed round which included Slow Ventures and Sequoia Capital, bringing KINO's total pre-seed raise to more than $4.35 million.

The ARK Venture Fund, renowned for its investments in disruptive technologies and innovative companies like Anthropic, SpaceX, Figure AI, and Epic Games, now stands as the leading investor in KINO, signaling confidence in the platform's potential to reshape the entertainment landscape. In addition to ARK Venture Fund, the round saw participation from prominent investors including Lightning Capital, Hyperithm, Mindfulness, WAGMI, and several other global venture capital firms.

KINO is the new interactive digital cinema with a bold mission to reshape the film and television industry. For filmmakers, KINO's cutting-edge technology offers an interactive social streaming platform, providing invaluable data insights and a strategic launchpad to connect with their audience. For fans, KINO is the ultimate hub to discover the latest films and engage with their favorite artists through interactive screenings, behind-the-scenes access, and a vibrant 'TikTok for film' experience.