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Kognitive Networks

Itasca, US · Founded 2018 · Delaware corporation · 48 employees on LinkedIn · 2 known investors

Founders & leadership

Kognitive Networks was founded in 2018 by Michael J Small.

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Michael J SmallFounder
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Bryan LauerExecutive
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Hrishikesh (Rishi) PotdarExecutive
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Anand K ChariNamed on SEC filing

Board

CAChad Anderson
Chad Andersonin𝕏Board DirectorManaging Partner at Space Capital
GTGuy Turner
Guy Turnerin𝕏Board directorSenior Advisor at Hyde Park Venture Partners

Investors · 2

Space CapitalNew York City
Hyde Park Venture PartnersreportedChicago · $500K – $3M

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.

Frequently asked questions

Who founded Kognitive Networks?
Kognitive Networks was founded by Michael J Small in 2018.
Who are Kognitive Networks's investors?
Kognitive Networks's investors include Space Capital, Hyde Park Venture Partners.
How much funding has Kognitive Networks raised?
Kognitive Networks has disclosed $22.2M raised across 6 rounds.
Where is Kognitive Networks headquartered?
Kognitive Networks is headquartered in Itasca, US.