Kumu

Kumu Inc. is a data visualization software company that provides a powerful platform for mapping complex systems and understanding intricate relationships. Founded in 2011, the company has developed a web-based tool designed to help organizations and individuals make sense of messy, complex data by organizing it into interactive relationship maps. The platform blends systems thinking, stakeholder mapping, and social network analysis to allow users to visualize the connections and dynamics within their data, turning abstract ideas into actionable insights.

The company operates as a remote-first team with roots in Oahu, Hawaii, and Silicon Valley. Kumu's technology is utilized by a diverse range of global organizations, including foundations, non-profits, and research institutions, to tackle wicked problems such as policy change, community asset mapping, and organizational network analysis. The platform supports various mapping disciplines, including causal loop diagrams and social network maps, and offers features like data imports from spreadsheets, advanced metrics, and collaborative workspaces. Kumu Inc. is committed to helping users overcome complexity through innovative visualization tools that are both beautiful to look at and effective in driving strategic decision-making.