Kanisa - Ownership and Business Overview

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Kanisa Ownership

Who owns Kanisa?

Kanisa is owned by Knova Software. It was acquired on March 1, 2005.

Was Kanisa formerly PE-backed?

Yes. Kanisa was formerly owned by 1 private investor.

Kanisa Business Overview

Where is Kanisa headquartered?

Kanisa is headquartered in Cupertino, California.

What sector is Kanisa in?

Kanisa is a software company.

When was Kanisa founded?

Kanisa was founded in 1997.

Software M&A Summary in 2005

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Kanisa, Inc.

10201 Torre Avenue, Suite 350,
Cupertino, California 95014
United States,
(408) 863-5800
www.knova.com

Kanisa, Inc. is a provider of customer service applications.


Company Summary

SECTOR

Software

Established

1997

Former Name

Papyrus Technology, Inc.

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