Kahi

What Kahi does

Kahi is an Ottawa-based IoT software and hardware company that provides asset tracking and environmental monitoring solutions purpose-built for the disaster restoration industry. Founded in 2019 and spun out of restoration subcontractor Drysource in 2020, the company serves water, fire, and mold restoration companies that deploy equipment such as air movers, dehumidifiers, and air scrubbers across warehouses, vehicles, trailers, and concurrent job sites. Its platform currently tracks more than 565,000 job sites across customers in the U.S., Canada, and Australia, with named accounts including Servpro Team Zubricki, ServiceMaster DSI, Discreet Restoration, Paul Davis, DKI, CRC, Insurcomm, and Ercolano Cleaning Restoration.

The platform combines proprietary IoT hardware with a cloud-based asset intelligence layer. The hardware ecosystem includes IP67-rated BLE beacons for autonomous equipment tracking, multi-form-factor gateways (warehouse, vehicle, trailer) for continuous location detection, ISO 17025-calibrated environmental sensors for temperature, humidity, and derived GPP measurements, QR-code inventory tags, and the LTE-connected Kahi-Enabled Raven dash cam for in-transit vehicle and asset visibility. The cloud platform is API-first with native integrations into Encircle (including AI-powered equipment ID-plate scanning), Raven, Fleetio, Albi, PSA, Salesforce, JOC Analytics, and Google Forms. Mobile experience is delivered through the Kahi Configuration App (iOS and Android) for hardware provisioning and the iOS-only Kahi Field App for technicians in the field. Kahi is SOC 2 Type II compliant with annual third-party penetration testing.

Kahi operates a SaaS-plus-hardware revenue model with three subscription tiers: Tracking Lite ($200/month, QR-tag-based, 90-day free trial), Tracking Pro (from $275/month, beacon-based automated tracking), and Remote Field Monitoring ($300/month standalone or $250/month add-on). Hardware (beacons, gateways, sensors, dash cam, inventory tags) is sold separately and includes a recurring consumables stream through inventory tag replacements. Distribution combines self-serve product-led growth for Tracking Lite, consultative enterprise sales for Tracking Pro, a direct hardware e-commerce storefront, and a channel partner relationship through the Sedgwick Repair Solutions Supply Source Program. The company closed a $2.3 million CAD seed round led by BDC Capital Seed Venture Fund in September 2024 and is growing headcount from approximately 20 to 35 employees by end of 2025.

Name

Kahi

Legal name

Kahi Inc.

Website

http://kahi.io

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kahi provides IoT-based asset tracking and environmental monitoring software and hardware for disaster restoration companies. Its platform tracks equipment, vehicles, and drying conditions across job sites in the U.S., Canada, and Australia using BLE beacons, gateways, and cloud software.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Ottawa

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Operations

Revenue model

1. SaaS Subscriptions: Three-tier subscription model: Tracking Lite ($200/month), Tracking Pro (from $275/month), and Remote Monitoring ($300/month). Add-on monitoring available for $250/month. Hardware sold separately. Annual increases possible at then-current pricing.
2. Hardware Sales: Proprietary hardware products including Asset Beacons, Inventory Tags, Warehouse Gateways, Vehicle Gateways, Trailer Gateways, Enviro Sensors, and Kahi-Enabled Raven. Hardware purchased separately from subscription plans.
3. Inventory Tags (Consumables): QR-code based inventory tags required for Tracking Lite. Sold as consumables at $25 for 20 tags plus shipping. Recurring revenue from tag replacements as businesses scale.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kahi is an IoT-based asset tracking platform purpose-built for the disaster restoration industry. The company sells a cloud platform paired with proprietary hardware (BLE beacons, gateways, environmental sensors, and dash cams) and three subscription tiers (Tracking Lite, Tracking Pro, Remote Monitoring) that give restoration companies real-time visibility of equipment, vehicles, trailers, and drying conditions across warehouses, in transit, and on job sites.

Product overview

Kahi offers a modular platform-plus-solutions architecture for the disaster restoration industry. The core Kahi Platform is a cloud-based global asset tracking system that turns real-world restoration data into accurate, claim-ready records. Three subscription tiers are offered: Tracking Lite (QR-code based, no hardware, $200/month) for small teams replacing spreadsheets; Tracking Pro (beacon-based automated tracking, $275+/month) for large-scale operations across warehouses, vehicles, trailers, and job sites; and Remote Field Monitoring (sensor-based drying intelligence, $300/month standalone or $250/month add-on) for continuous environmental and material moisture monitoring with auto-generated drying reports. The hardware ecosystem includes Asset Tracking Beacons, Inventory Tags, Enviro Sensors, Warehouse Gateways, Vehicle Gateways, Trailer Gateways, and Kahi-Enabled Raven (dash cam with beacon scanning). Two mobile apps serve distinct purposes: the Kahi Configuration App (iOS/Android, free) provisions hardware, while the Kahi Field App (iOS-only) handles asset tracking, monitoring, and moisture logging in the field. Native integrations connect with Encircle (AI image scanning and field documentation), Albi (job management), Raven (vehicle telematics), Fleetio (fleet maintenance), PSA (job/warehouse/equipment sync), and several other platforms. The system tracks 565,000+ job sites across the U.S., Canada, and Australia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tracking Lite QR-code-based equipment tracking subscription for small restoration teams; replaces spreadsheets with digital check-in/check-out using Kahi Inventory Tags and iPhone scanning at $200/month.
• Tracking Pro Fully automated, beacon-based equipment tracking subscription providing continuous real-time asset visibility across warehouses, vehicles, trailers, and job sites; priced starting at $275/month plus hardware.
• Remote Field Monitoring Sensor-based subscription capturing drying conditions (temperature, relative humidity, GPP) and material moisture readings with auto-generated insurance-ready drying reports; $300/month standalone or $250/month add-on.
• Kahi Asset Tracking Beacons Battery-powered Bluetooth Low Energy beacons attached to equipment that automatically report presence and movement to Kahi gateways, enabling autonomous asset tracking without manual scanning.
• Kahi Inventory Tags QR-code inventory tags that create unique digital records for assets, used with Tracking Lite for scan-based tracking via iPhone; 20 tags for $25 plus shipping.
• Kahi Enviro Sensors Environmental sensors for temperature (-40°C to 125°C), relative humidity (0-100% RH), and derived GPP readings; IP67 rated with ISO 17025 certified calibration.
• Kahi Warehouse Gateway Fixed gateway installed at warehouse locations to provide continuous beacon scanning while assets are on-site, delivering real-time inventory visibility without manual check-ins.
• Kahi Vehicle Gateway GPS-driven vehicle gateway that scans for Kahi Beacons during transit, reporting asset movement between locations in real time without cameras.
• Kahi Trailer Gateway Trailer-mounted gateway for storm chasers and large-loss operations that turns a trailer into a mobile command center with real-time GPS tracking of trailer location and tracked assets.
• Kahi-Enabled Raven LTE-connected dual HD dash cam (road and cabin-facing) powered via OBD-II that scans for Kahi Beacons during transit, relays vehicle tracking, diagnostics, driver analytics, and facial recognition.

Quantifiable outcome

• $750,000 additional equipment rental revenue during catastrophe response
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

AI capability7 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, key and supporting.

• Sedgwick Repair Solutions Supply Source ProgramcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 21 November 2024Kahi is an approved vendor for Sedgwick Supply Source Program. Partnership integrates Kahi asset management and vehicle telematics into Sedgwick Repair Solutions ecosystem. Gives contractors tools to manage resources like air movers, dehumidifiers, and air scrubbers with real-time visibility from warehouse to job site.
• EncirclecoreTechnology or IntegrationDeep product integration. Kahi works hand-in-hand with Encircle for field documentation. Integration eliminates data integrity issues through AI image plate scanning, speeds payment by validating equipment deployed, eliminates lost/stolen assets with notification alerts, reduces workflow interruptions, and provides fully automated tracking.
• RavencoreTechnology or IntegrationKahi-Enabled Raven provides LTE-connected dash cam with dual HD cameras. Draws power from OBDII port, scans for Kahi Beacons during transit, provides real-time vehicle tracking, diagnostics, driver analytics, facial recognition, and dispatch messaging.
• FleetiokeyTechnology or IntegrationKahi-Enabled Raven integrates with Fleetio to automatically schedule maintenance and repairs while monitoring vehicle health and diagnostics. Fleetio subscription not included with Kahi subscription.
• AlbikeyTechnology or IntegrationAlbiware creates job locations in Kahi automatically when a new project is initiated. Kahi-tagged equipment connects to confirmed locations upon delivery, eliminating manual address confirmation.
• PSAkeyTechnology or IntegrationPSA integration announced 2025. Job information from PSA can be created in Kahi. Kahi warehouses represented in PSA as stock locations. Kahi assets shared with PSA as equipment records. Reduces duplicate setup across both systems.
• SalesforcesupportingTechnology or IntegrationCRM integration for customer relationship management within Kahi ecosystem.
• JOC AnalyticssupportingTechnology or IntegrationBusiness intelligence reporting integration for operational insights.
• Google FormssupportingTechnology or IntegrationData collection and form integration within Kahi ecosystem.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• DASH Software: Restoration-specific field service and job-management platform with claims documentation and workflow tools. Comparable to Kahi on restoration vertical SaaS, but more focused on documentation than IoT hardware.
• Encircle: Field documentation and job-management software purpose-built for property restoration insurers and contractors. Direct overlap with Kahi's restoration-focused customer base and a current deep integration partner.
• Fleetio: Fleet and equipment management SaaS used by maintenance and operations teams to track vehicles and assets. Overlaps directly with Kahi's fleet-plus-asset tracking proposition and is also a current Kahi integration partner.
• Asset Panda: Asset tracking and lifecycle management platform with mobile barcode/RFID workflows for SMB and mid-market. Closely comparable to Kahi's Tracking Lite and Tracking Pro subscription positioning for equipment-heavy operators.
• Albiware: Restoration job management and operations platform with project, equipment, and inventory modules. Competes for the same restoration customer wallet as Kahi and is also a current integration partner.

Broad incumbents

• Verizon Connect: Telematics and fleet management suite from a major carrier, covering GPS tracking, asset visibility, and dispatch. Represents the large-incumbent alternative to Kahi in vehicle and equipment monitoring for distributed operations.
• Geotab: Large fleet telematics incumbent with GPS vehicle gateways, equipment visibility, and analytics. Comparable to Kahi's Vehicle Gateway and Trailer Gateway use cases, particularly for commercial fleets with multi-site deployments.
• ServiceTitan: Public, large-scale field service management SaaS for trades and home services. Adjacent incumbent for restoration contractors seeking broader operations software, with growing overlap in equipment and fleet modules.
• Samsara: Public, multi-billion-dollar IoT platform providing vehicle telematics, equipment tracking, and environmental sensors across fleet-heavy industries. Competes with Kahi's vehicle/trailer gateway and remote monitoring layers but at much broader scope and scale.

Emerging players

• Cheqroom: Equipment checkout and asset reservation platform for AV, events, and operations teams. Adjacent SMB-leaning asset tracking solution that competes for the same workflow of check-in/check-out and loss prevention.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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