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'''Kdan Mobile''' Software is a privately owned application and software development company based in [[Tainan]] City, [[Taiwan]]. Kdan also has branches in [[Taipei]], [[Changsha]], [[Irvine, California]], [[Tokyo|Japan]], and [[South Korea]]. The company was founded in 2009 by Kenny Su, the company’s CEO.
'''Kdan Mobile''' Software is a privately owned application and software development company based in [[Tainan]] City, [[Taiwan]]. Kdan also has branches in [[Taipei]], [[Changsha]], [[Irvine, California]], [[Tokyo|Japan]], and [[South Korea]]. The company was founded in 2009 by Kenny Su, the company’s CEO.


The company recently completed its Series B round of fundraising, in which it raised 16 million USD in total. Four global firms, Dattoz Partners (South Korea), WI Harper Group (U.S.), Taiwania Capital (Taiwan), and Golden Asia Fund Mitsubishi UFJ Capital (Japan), made up the Series B investment.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kdan Mobile gets $16M Series B for its cloud-based content and productivity tools|url=https://social.techcrunch.com/2021/07/19/kdan-mobile-gets-16m-series-b-for-its-cloud-based-content-and-productivity-tools/|access-date=2021-07-22|website=TechCrunch|date=19 July 2021 |language=en-US}}</ref> Kdan previously raised 5 million USD in its Series A round in 2018,<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://techcrunch.com/2018/04/16/taiwanese-startup-kdan-mobile-raises-5m-series-a-for-its-cloud-based-content-creation-tools/|title=Taiwanese startup Kdan Mobile raises $5M Series A for its cloud-based content creation tools|work=TechCrunch|access-date=2018-10-02|language=en-US}}</ref> at which point it was also named a Top-10 Best Software Company by the Silicon Review.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Improving Productivity and Collaboration of Teams: A Rising SaaS Unicorn in Asia, Kdan Mobile Software Ltd., Scripts to Foray into New Markets|url=https://thesiliconreview.com/magazine/profile/improving-productivity-and-collaboration-of-teams-a-rising-saas-unicorn-in-asia-kdan-mobile-software-ltd--scripts-to-foray-into-new-markets|access-date=2021-07-22|website=The Silicon Review|language=en}}</ref>
The company recently completed its Series B round of fundraising, in which it raised 16 million USD in total. Four global firms, Dattoz Partners (South Korea), WI Harper Group (U.S.), Taiwania Capital (Taiwan), and Golden Asia Fund Mitsubishi UFJ Capital (Japan), made up the Series B investment.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kdan Mobile gets $16M Series B for its cloud-based content and productivity tools|url=https://social.techcrunch.com/2021/07/19/kdan-mobile-gets-16m-series-b-for-its-cloud-based-content-and-productivity-tools/|access-date=2021-07-22|website=TechCrunch|date=19 July 2021 |language=en-US}}{{Dead url|date=April 2024}}</ref> Kdan previously raised 5 million USD in its Series A round in 2018,<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://techcrunch.com/2018/04/16/taiwanese-startup-kdan-mobile-raises-5m-series-a-for-its-cloud-based-content-creation-tools/|title=Taiwanese startup Kdan Mobile raises $5M Series A for its cloud-based content creation tools|work=TechCrunch|access-date=2018-10-02|language=en-US}}</ref> at which point it was also named a Top-10 Best Software Company by the Silicon Review.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Improving Productivity and Collaboration of Teams: A Rising SaaS Unicorn in Asia, Kdan Mobile Software Ltd., Scripts to Foray into New Markets|url=https://thesiliconreview.com/magazine/profile/improving-productivity-and-collaboration-of-teams-a-rising-saas-unicorn-in-asia-kdan-mobile-software-ltd--scripts-to-foray-into-new-markets|access-date=2021-07-22|website=The Silicon Review|language=en}}</ref>


== History ==
== History ==
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Kdan’s flagship applications include the PDF Reader series, NoteLedge, and Animation Desk series. They have since added Markup, Write-on Video, and NoteLedge. Their applications are supported on all operating systems and are available on smart devices and desktops.{{Cn|date=August 2021}}
Kdan’s flagship applications include the PDF Reader series, NoteLedge, and Animation Desk series. They have since added Markup, Write-on Video, and NoteLedge. Their applications are supported on all operating systems and are available on smart devices and desktops.{{Cn|date=August 2021}}


In July 2015, Kdan launched a new series of apps (Creativity 365), integrated with its own Cloud services.<ref>{{Cite press release|url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/creativity-365-empowers-teams-to-collaborate-better-with-enhanced-content-ecosystem-300372663.html|title=Creativity 365 Empowers Teams to Collaborate Better with Enhanced Content Ecosystem|last=Ltd|first=Kdan Mobile Software|work=PRNewswire|language=en|access-date=2018-10-02}}</ref>
In July 2015, Kdan launched a new series of apps (Creativity 365), integrated with its own Cloud services.


The company built upon its experience with PDF technology by successfully introducing DottedSign, an eSign service, in the spring of 2019. DottedSign is available on any device or operating system.<ref>{{Cite web|url= https://www.cultofmac.com/626250/dottedsign-kdan-mobile-e-sign/|title=Mobile-first e-signature service DottedSign makes paperwork a breeze|last=Ltd|first=Kdan Mobile Software|work=Cult of Mac|date=15 August 2019 |language=en|access-date=2019-08-15}}</ref>
The company built upon its experience with PDF technology by successfully introducing DottedSign, an eSign service, in the spring of 2019. DottedSign is available on any device or operating system.


All projects and documents created or edited in the company’s software can be stored on the Kdan Cloud, their online storage service. The Kdan Cloud was released as a standalone application available for download on Apple and Android devices in early 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://blog.kdanmobile.com/kdan/introducing-john|title=Introducing John - Your Friendly Kdan Cloud Personal Assistant|last=Ltd|first=Kdan Mobile Software|work=Kdan Blog|language=en|access-date=2019-06-10}}</ref>
All projects and documents created or edited in the company’s software can be stored on the Kdan Cloud, their online storage service. The Kdan Cloud was released as a standalone application available for download on Apple and Android devices in early 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://blog.kdanmobile.com/kdan/introducing-john|title=Introducing John - Your Friendly Kdan Cloud Personal Assistant|last=Ltd|first=Kdan Mobile Software|work=Kdan Blog|language=en|access-date=2019-06-10}}</ref>


In April 2022, Kdan released a Podcast and YouTube knowledge management platform, Inspod, that allows learners to listen to podcasts or watch videos on YouTube.<ref>{{Cite press release |last=Mobile |first=Kdan |title=SAAS COMPANY KDAN MOBILE RELEASES PODCAST/VIDEO NOTE-TAKING SOFTWARE FOR IMPROVED E-LEARNING |url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/saas-company-kdan-mobile-releases-podcastvideo-note-taking-software-for-improved-e-learning-301531657.html |access-date=2022-07-19 |website=www.prnewswire.com |language=en}}</ref>
In April 2022, Kdan released a Podcast and YouTube knowledge management platform, Inspod, that allows learners to listen to podcasts or watch videos on YouTube.


== Partnerships ==
== Partnerships ==
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Kdan has expressed an interest in working with strategic business partners to increase its presence in international markets. In 2014, Kdan partnered with [[Nokia]], so their NoteLedge application would come pre-installed in Nokia’s Lumia 1320 for the Taiwanese market. Kdan entered into similar partnerships with Samsung (2014), Adonit (2014), and LKKER <ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.prweb.com/releases/2017/11/prweb14952586.htm|title=Software Provider Kdan Mobile Enters New Partnership with LKKER|work=PRWeb|access-date=2018-10-02}}</ref>(2017), and Qihoo 360(2018). In 2019, the company partnered with Sourcenext, an independent consumer software provider in Japan. The goal of the partnership is to provide Kdan's PDF Reader to Japanese users through App Pass by Softbank, a Japanese multinational conglomerate.<ref>{{Cite news|url= https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/kdan-mobile-partners-with-sourcenext-to-enter-japans-largest-mobile-app-market-300885522.html|title=Kdan Mobile Partners With Sourcenext to Enter Japan's largest Mobile App Market|work=PRNewswire|access-date=2019-07-17}}</ref>
Kdan has expressed an interest in working with strategic business partners to increase its presence in international markets. In 2014, Kdan partnered with [[Nokia]], so their NoteLedge application would come pre-installed in Nokia’s Lumia 1320 for the Taiwanese market. Kdan entered into similar partnerships with Samsung (2014), Adonit (2014), and LKKER (2017), and Qihoo 360(2018). In 2019, the company partnered with Sourcenext, an independent consumer software provider in Japan. The goal of the partnership is to provide Kdan's PDF Reader to Japanese users through App Pass by Softbank, a Japanese multinational conglomerate.


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 13:06, 4 April 2024

Kdan Mobile
Native name
凱鈿行動科技股份有限公司
Company typePrivate
IndustrySoftware, Mobile Applications
Founded2009
FounderKenny Su
HeadquartersTainan, Taiwan
Key people
  • Wei-Chung Wang (VP of Global Marketing and Finance)
  • Erwin Lin(VP of Engineering)
  • Chun-Chin Su(VP of Innovation & Design)
  • Holeen Lu(China General Manager)
ProductsMobile applications, Desktop applications, File hosting services, Electronic signature solution
Number of employees
300 worldwide (2022)
Websitewww.kdanmobile.com

Kdan Mobile Software is a privately owned application and software development company based in Tainan City, Taiwan. Kdan also has branches in Taipei, Changsha, Irvine, California, Japan, and South Korea. The company was founded in 2009 by Kenny Su, the company’s CEO.

The company recently completed its Series B round of fundraising, in which it raised 16 million USD in total. Four global firms, Dattoz Partners (South Korea), WI Harper Group (U.S.), Taiwania Capital (Taiwan), and Golden Asia Fund Mitsubishi UFJ Capital (Japan), made up the Series B investment.[1] Kdan previously raised 5 million USD in its Series A round in 2018,[2] at which point it was also named a Top-10 Best Software Company by the Silicon Review.[3]

History

Inception

Kdan Mobile got its start in 2009 when Kenny Su developed PDF Reader, an application that converts documents into PDF files. The application was well-received by the market and inspired Su to start Kdan.

Initial Products and Growth

Kdan’s flagship applications include the PDF Reader series, NoteLedge, and Animation Desk series. They have since added Markup, Write-on Video, and NoteLedge. Their applications are supported on all operating systems and are available on smart devices and desktops.[citation needed]

In July 2015, Kdan launched a new series of apps (Creativity 365), integrated with its own Cloud services.

The company built upon its experience with PDF technology by successfully introducing DottedSign, an eSign service, in the spring of 2019. DottedSign is available on any device or operating system.

All projects and documents created or edited in the company’s software can be stored on the Kdan Cloud, their online storage service. The Kdan Cloud was released as a standalone application available for download on Apple and Android devices in early 2019.[4]

In April 2022, Kdan released a Podcast and YouTube knowledge management platform, Inspod, that allows learners to listen to podcasts or watch videos on YouTube.

Partnerships

Kdan has expressed an interest in working with strategic business partners to increase its presence in international markets. In 2014, Kdan partnered with Nokia, so their NoteLedge application would come pre-installed in Nokia’s Lumia 1320 for the Taiwanese market. Kdan entered into similar partnerships with Samsung (2014), Adonit (2014), and LKKER (2017), and Qihoo 360(2018). In 2019, the company partnered with Sourcenext, an independent consumer software provider in Japan. The goal of the partnership is to provide Kdan's PDF Reader to Japanese users through App Pass by Softbank, a Japanese multinational conglomerate.

References

  1. ^ "Kdan Mobile gets $16M Series B for its cloud-based content and productivity tools". TechCrunch. 19 July 2021. Retrieved 2021-07-22.[dead link]
  2. ^ "Taiwanese startup Kdan Mobile raises $5M Series A for its cloud-based content creation tools". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2018-10-02.
  3. ^ "Improving Productivity and Collaboration of Teams: A Rising SaaS Unicorn in Asia, Kdan Mobile Software Ltd., Scripts to Foray into New Markets". The Silicon Review. Retrieved 2021-07-22.
  4. ^ Ltd, Kdan Mobile Software. "Introducing John - Your Friendly Kdan Cloud Personal Assistant". Kdan Blog. Retrieved 2019-06-10.