Karan Shanm, Founder of Alpaca

Karan Shanm is the founder of Alpaca. Alpaca has raised $150M, latest Series D $150M (2026). Fintech · San Mateo, CA.

About Karan Shanm

Karan Shanm is the founder of Alpaca. Alpaca operates in Fintech and is based in San Mateo, CA. Alpaca has raised $150M, latest Series D $150M (2026). Backers on record include Mikowai Ashwill, Spark Capital.

Karan Shanm at a glance

Company
Alpaca
Industry
Fintech
Location
San Mateo, CA
Total raised
$150M
Investors on record
Mikowai Ashwill, Spark Capital

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Who is Karan Shanm?
Karan Shanm is the founder of Alpaca. Full profile, funding history and background on StartupFundraising.com.
What company did Karan Shanm found?
Karan Shanm founded Alpaca, a Fintech company based in San Mateo, CA.
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Verified contact routes including LinkedIn, background and funding history for Karan Shanm are available on the StartupFundraising.com founder profile.

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