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Kognitive

Itasca, US · Founded 2018 · 3 known investors

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Kognitive Networks builds cloud-managed SD-WAN and SASE networking solutions that combine satellite, 5G, and terrestrial connectivity into a single secure network fabric. It serves industries operating in maritime, aviation, and remote-edge environments worldwide.

Cloud Computing Cybersecurity Enterprise Software Hardware

Founders & leadership

Kognitive was founded in 2018 by Michael Small and Anand Chari.

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Michael Small

Michael SmallChairman and Co-Founder

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Anand Chari

Anand ChariCEO and Co-founder

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Hrishikesh (Rishi) PotdarExecutive

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Bryan Lauer

Bryan Lauer Chief Technical OfficerHe has led large global engineering teams in designing connectivity platforms across cellular, satellite, aviation, and cloud systems, and holds over 50 U.S. patents in mobile, satellite, and wireless technologies.

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Rishi Potdar

Rishi Potdar Chief Financial OfficerHe brings over 20 years of finance, strategy, and operations experience across industries and consulting, with background working in the U.S., Latin America, Europe, and Asia.

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Sanjay Bhartiya

Sanjay Bhartiya Chief Revenue OfficerSanjay Bhartiya is Chief Revenue Officer at Kognitive Networks, which builds cloud-managed SD-WAN and SASE networking solutions. He brings experience in sales, P&L management, and delivery operations in distributed environments.

Board

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Chad Anderson

Chad Anderson Board DirectorManaging Partner at Space Capital

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Guy Turner

Guy Turner Board directorSenior Advisor at Hyde Park Venture Partners

Investors · 3

Hyde Park Venture Partnerslisted by Hyde Park Venture PartnersChicago · $500K – $3M

How we know: Hyde Park Venture Partners's portfolio page · board seat on SEC Form D · the VCSheet dataset · Not right? Tell us

Space Capitallisted by Space CapitalNew York City

How we know: Space Capital's portfolio page · board seat on SEC Form D · Not right? Tell us

Hyde Park AngelsreportedChicago

How we know: the VCSheet dataset · Not right? Tell us

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$22.2M disclosed across 6 rounds · 2019–2025

▶$2MraisedNov 2025 · 9 investors · Telecommunications

Rule 506(b)

Officers, directors & promoters on the filing

Bryan LauerExecutive Officer
Guy TurnerDirector
Chad AndersonDirector
Anand K ChariExecutive Officer, Director
Michael J SmallExecutive Officer, Director
Hrishikesh (Rishi) PotdarExecutive Officer

Offering amount: $2M
Amount sold: $2M
Minimum investment: $16K
First sale: Oct 2025
Incorporated: Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions: 06b

Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

▶$2.3MraisedNov 2024 · 14 investors · Telecommunications

Rule 506(b)

Officers, directors & promoters on the filing

Bryan LauerExecutive Officer
Anand K ChariExecutive Officer, Director
Chad AndersonDirector
Michael J SmallExecutive Officer, Director
Guy TurnerDirector
Hrishikesh (Rishi) PotdarExecutive Officer

Offering amount: $2.3M
Amount sold: $2.3M
Minimum investment: $15K
First sale: May 2023
Incorporated: Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions: 06b

Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

▶$4.4MraisedMar 2022 · 8 investors · Telecommunications

Rule 506(b)

Officers, directors & promoters on the filing

Anand K ChariExecutive Officer, Director
Guy TurnerDirector
Bryan LauerExecutive Officer
Michael J SmallExecutive Officer, Director
Hrishikesh (Rishi) PotdarExecutive Officer

Offering amount: $4.4M
Amount sold: $4.4M
Minimum investment: $100K
First sale: Feb 2022
Incorporated: Corporation, Delaware, 2018
Federal exemptions: 06b

Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

▶$5.7MraisedFeb 2021 · 13 investors · Telecommunications

Rule 506(b)

Officers, directors & promoters on the filing

Hrishikesh (Rishi) PotdarExecutive Officer
Guy TurnerDirector
Bryan LauerExecutive Officer
Anand K ChariExecutive Officer, Director
Michael J SmallExecutive Officer, Director

Offering amount: $5.7M
Amount sold: $5.7M
Minimum investment: $20K
First sale: Feb 2021
Incorporated: Corporation, Delaware, 2018
Federal exemptions: 06b

Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

▶$2.6MraisedJul 2020 · 13 investors · Telecommunications

Rule 506(b)

Officers, directors & promoters on the filing

Hrishikesh (Rishi) PotdarExecutive Officer
Anand K ChariExecutive Officer, Director
Michael J SmallExecutive Officer, Director
Bryan LauerExecutive Officer

Offering amount: $2.6M
Amount sold: $2.6M
Minimum investment: $40K
First sale: May 2020
Incorporated: Corporation, Delaware, 2018
Federal exemptions: 06b

Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

▶$5.2MraisedApr 2019 · 6 investors · Telecommunications

Rule 506(b)

Officers, directors & promoters on the filing

Anand K ChariExecutive Officer, Director
Michael J SmallExecutive Officer, Director
Hrishikesh (Rishi) PotdarExecutive Officer

Offering amount: $5.2M
Amount sold: $5.2M
Minimum investment: $100K
First sale: Apr 2019
Incorporated: Limited Liability Company, Delaware, 2018
Federal exemptions: 06b

Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Founder mafia

2 people who came through Kognitive went on to found or lead other companies.

Chad AndersonDirectorFounded Space Capital Guy TurnerBoard DirectorFounded Hyde Park Venture Partners

Frequently asked questions

What does Kognitive do?: Kognitive Networks builds cloud-managed SD-WAN and SASE networking solutions that combine satellite, 5G, and terrestrial connectivity into a single secure network fabric. It serves industries operating in maritime, aviation, and remote-edge environments worldwide.
Who founded Kognitive?: Kognitive was founded by Michael Small, Anand Chari in 2018.
Who are Kognitive's investors?: Kognitive's investors include Hyde Park Venture Partners, Space Capital, Hyde Park Angels.
How much funding has Kognitive raised?: Kognitive has disclosed $22.2M raised across 6 rounds.
Where is Kognitive headquartered?: Kognitive is headquartered in Itasca, US.