Knix
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Knix designs intimates, swimwear, and activewear, including leakproof underwear for people dealing with leaks and periods. The company also offers Kt, a line of leakproof underwear, swim, and activewear aimed at teens.
Founders & leadership
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Joanna GriffithsFounder & President2022–2026Joanna Griffiths founded Knix, a direct-to-consumer intimates brand, in 2013 and holds an MBA with Distinction from INSEAD. She holds multiple patents in leakproof underwear technology and sold an 80% stake in the company to Swedish hygiene company Essity in 2022.
Investors · 4
Acton Capitallisted by Acton CapitalMunich · $5.4M – $10.8M
How we know: Acton Capital's portfolio page · a partner's Signal profile · theglobeandmail.com · funding news · Not right? Tell us
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$5.7M disclosed across 1 round · 2019
- $5.7MraisedNov 2019 · 2 sources
Acton Capital (lead)
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Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Knix do?
- Knix designs intimates, swimwear, and activewear, including leakproof underwear for people dealing with leaks and periods. The company also offers Kt, a line of leakproof underwear, swim, and activewear aimed at teens.
- Who founded Knix?
- Knix was founded by Joanna Griffiths.
- Who are Knix's investors?
- Knix's investors include Acton Capital, Alumni Ventures, Lead Edge Capital, SWAT Equity Partners.
- How much funding has Knix raised?
- Knix has disclosed $5.7M raised across 1 round.

