KGeN raises $13.5M to Pioneer Verified User Distribution in the AI and DeFi Space

KGeN (Kratos Gamified Engagement Network) raised $13.5M from Prosus Ventures, Jump Crypto, and Accel, taking total funding to $43.5M. Founded by Manish Agarwal, Ishank Gupta, and Ritesh Arora, KGeN provides a blockchain-based user verification layer for AI, DeFi, and gaming, serving 39M users with $48.3M annualized revenue. Its K-Store supports decentralized storefronts, enhancing user acquisition across 60+ countries. The platform targets bot-resistant ecosystems amid India’s $62.5B blockchain market by 2033.