Technology, Information and Media · San Francisco, CA

Koah

Koah Labs operates an ad network designed specifically for AI-native products, enabling publishers to monetize AI chat applications through native sponsored content integrated directly into conversations without disrupting user experience.

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Locations
New York+2
Also San Francisco, Remote
Team size
1-10
Founded 2024
Total raised
$25.5M
Series A · last round Feb '26
Salary range
$80–250k
+ equity · all 4 roles
Visa
Visa sponsorship
2 of 4 roles

Open positions · 4

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San Francisco, New YorkOn-site · 1–5 yrsVisa sponsorship
$140k - $160k+ equity

About Koah

Koah Labs is building an ad network purpose-built for AI-native products and generative AI applications, enabling publishers to monetize their AI chat applications without compromising user experience. The company provides an SDK that allows AI chat apps and consumer applications to display native sponsored content and commercial links directly within conversations, with ad formats and targeting specifically designed for conversational AI interfaces rather than traditional banner and video ads. Koah serves both publishers—including AI chat apps and indie developer applications—and advertisers seeking to reach high-intent users. Backed by Forerunner Ventures and South Park Commons, the San Francisco-headquartered company has approximately 20 employees distributed across offices in San Francisco, New York, and remote locations.

Culture & values

Builder-first culture tied to indie developer and founder community

Values people who have founded companies, built in public, or shipped and grown their own apps

High ownership culture with no rigid playbook

Team members trusted to try creative and sometimes unusual ideas

Close-knit and hands-on team with co-founders closely involved in hiring and strategy

Candidates often come in for lunch with the team to assess cultural fit

Primarily on-site work culture with most work happening in-office

Team works closely across marketing, growth/sales and engineering, product and design

Looks for fast learners and curious people who learn quickly

Prioritizes learning ability over prior industry experience

Small team of about 20 people

Distributed across San Francisco, New York, and remote locations

Funding

$25.5Mtotal raised

Sep '25Feb '26
  • Feb 2026 · Series A
    $20.5M
  • Sep 2025 · Seed
    $5M

Company at a glance

Founded2024
Locations
San Francisco, United States ·United States ·New York, United States
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The team at Koah

1-10 peopleSee everyone on LinkedIn

Herrick Fang

building something new

Nic Baird

Co-Founder @ Koah labs

Roberto Santosdiaz

Senior Director at Moloco | Co-founder and CEO at Tauk (acquired by Moloco)

MC

Mike Choi

Building something new

Katie D

Marketing @ Arketa | Harry's, Parsley Health & Policygenius Alum

Location

Team Composition

18 people
  • Engineering and Technical5
  • Consulting3 senior3
  • Sales1 senior2
  • Design1
  • Marketing1 senior1
  • Product1
  • Research1

Life at Koah

Frequently asked questions

Of 4 open roles, Koah has 1 remote, 3 on-site positions.

Koah is based in San Francisco, New York.

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