Knockout Capital
Fund of fundsSan Francisco · Pre-Seed–Series A · 2 people tracked
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Investment thesis
A thesis-driven limited partner that invests in general partners focused on building culture-defining consumer companies, identifying founders early and backing GPs who lead rounds.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 6, 2026.
Team · 2 people
from public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 42 of 74 portfolio companiesConsumer ×14SaaS ×10Fintech ×8Healthtech ×8AI & Machine Learning ×6FoodTech ×6Advanced Manufacturing ×5Climate Tech ×5
HQs:United States×27Australia×1Germany×1United Kingdom×1Indonesia×1South Korea×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 32 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×182 founders×93 founders×44+ founders×1
Where their founders studiedfrom 30 founders with education data
Stanford University ×3UCLA ×3University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign ×3Cornell ×2Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management ×2University of Cambridge ×2University of Southern California ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 32 founders with career history
Morgan Stanley ×2Neuralink ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
8 founders hold a PhD · 3 hold an MBA (of 30 with degree data)
Investments · 74 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2024 · 12023 · 12022 · 12020 · 12018 · 26 dated
Revolutionizing space technology to make life multi-planetary
Hawthorne, US
Elon Musk(Founder, CEO & Chief Engineer)in
Co-investors1/1 Capital137 Ventures4DX VenturesA*Abstract VenturesAccess Technology Ventures+110 more
AlphaFlow manages portfolios of short-term real estate loans by purchasing loans from bridge lenders who finance fix-and-flip properties, serving both institutional investors and smaller investors through its technology platform.
FintechSan Francisco, US
Co-investorsFundersClubKube VCMetaProp VenturesPoint72 VenturesSand Hill AngelsY Combinator+3 more
Co-investorsKarlin Ventures
Erie, US
Hermes Frangoudis(Director)Colin Jacobsen(Executive Officer, Director)Panayiotis Philippou(Director)
Woospin Casino is an offshore online gambling platform for Australian players, offering 1,200+ pokies from 40+ studios, live dealer tables from Evolution, and jackpot games.
Gaming
Bee Mortgage provides a digital mortgage application and management platform designed to simplify the home lending process for borrowers.
FintechPropTech
Co-investorsEvolution VC Partners
Advanced ManufacturingClyde Hill, US
Aaron Holm(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
Co-investorsVU Venture PartnersLAUNCHThird Sphere
Cabinet provides a platform for retailers to build private-label OTC and Rx medicine programs, covering formulation, sustainable packaging, and supply chain execution, and connects manufacturers to demand.
Advanced ManufacturingBiotechCircular EconomyCleantechClimate TechConsumerHealthtechWellness & FitnessWashington, US
Achal Patel(Executive Officer, Director)inRussell Gong(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsARC Angel FundFlucas VenturesFourward VenturesMetaplanetPixel Perfect VenturesTechstars+2 more
Coco operates a robot delivery service using human-piloted sidewalk robots to deliver meals, groceries, and other goods in urban environments.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsLos Angeles, US
Zach Rash(Co-Founder and CEO)inBrad Squicciarini(Co-Founder and CTO)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorLoup VenturesMetaPropStructural CapitalWorklife VenturesType One Ventures
Customer.io offers a customer engagement platform with a visual workflow builder and AI features for building automated, cross-channel marketing and transactional messaging journeys across email, push, in-app, SMS, WhatsApp, Slack, and webhooks.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureMarketing TechSaaS
Colin Nederkoornin
Co-investorsBeyond CapitalEarl Grey CapitalKima VenturesOregon Venture FundPortland Seed FundSpectrum Equity+5 more
Endpoint Health develops immunology-focused therapeutics paired with diagnostic tests designed to match individual patients with treatments suited to their biology for critical and chronic illnesses.
BiotechHealthtechSan Francisco, US
Diego Rey(Founder/CSO)inJeff Osborn(Founder)inJason Springs(Founder)inLeonardo Teixeira(Founder)in
Co-investorsAlix VenturesY CombinatorAME Cloud VenturesBoom Capital Ventures
FullSkoop operates smart fridges that dispense fresh, prepared meals and snacks for on-demand, convenient dining.
ConsumerFoodTechHardware
Gerostate Alpha creates drug candidates targeting age-related conditions and long-term illnesses.
BiotechHealthtechSan Francisco, US
Gordon J Lithgow(Founder)inMark Lucanic(Founder)inSimon Melov(Founder)in
Co-investorsEvolution VC PartnersSand Hill AngelsY Combinator
Hedge builds a financial platform that enables underserved Americans to invest collectively with family and friends, aiming to democratize wealth-building and address systemic barriers to investing for those historically excluded from financial markets.
ConsumerFintechSaaSSocial
Kyle Al-Rawi(Co-founder, CEO)in
Co-investorsMS&AD Ventures
Here curates and delivers daily listings of short-term rental (Airbnb) investment properties across various U.S. regions to real estate investors.
MarketplacesPropTech
Co-investorsPallasite VenturesSprint Vc
Hone is an online clinic offering telehealth consultations, doctor-prescribed medications, and biomarker testing to help aging men and women manage their health.
Digital HealthLongevityMedia & EntertainmentWellness & Fitness
Alba Mertira(Founder)inSaad Alam(Founder)in
Co-investorsEarl Grey CapitalFlucas VenturesJustin “3LAU” BlauVibe CapitalRepublic VenturesTribe Capital Firstlook
inBalance uses machine learning to predict electricity prices, helping energy storage operators, EV charging networks, and similar businesses optimize revenue.
Advanced ManufacturingClimate TechEnergySaaSSan Francisco, US
Thomas Marge(Founder)inEdwin Fennell(Director)Rajan Troll(Director)
Co-investorsEmles Venture PartnersLorimer VenturesY Combinator
BETVIBE is an online gaming platform offering 3,000+ casino games and 50+ sports betting markets specifically designed for Indian players.
BiotechGamingHealthtechMedical DevicesSan Francisco, US
Anup Singh(Founder/Chief Scientific Officer)in
Co-investorsDorm RoomSfventures Group LLCY Combinator
Co-investorsGoAhead Ventures
Kanda provides point-of-sale financing for homeowners undertaking renovation projects through their general contractor partners, enabling customers to pay in installments rather than upfront.
FintechPropTechSaaSBirmingham, GB
Phillip Daneshyar(Founder)inRichard Fleeman(Founder)inRob Gallagher(Founder)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorFJ Labs
KarbonPay provides payroll infrastructure that enables organizations to operate payroll consistently across multiple countries.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechHR TechSaaS
Brad Price(Founder & CEO)in
Klarna is a mobile banking and payments platform that offers flexible payment options, shopping features, and financial management tools to millions of users globally through partnerships with thousands of merchants.
ConsumerE-commerceFintechStockholm, SE
Sebastian Siemiatkowski(Co-founder & CEO)Victor Jacobsson(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsAdit Ventures Management, LlcAlpha Wave GlobalBackstage ABBase PartnersChaos VenturesCNI+25 more
Lawchamps operates a marketplace that connects consumers with independent attorneys practicing in their area.
LegalTech
James Jones JrKristina Jonesin
Co-investors500 GlobalLDR Ventures
LimeLoop provides premium reusable shipping mailers that replace single-use cardboard boxes and return automatically to the merchant for reuse up to 20+ times.
Circular EconomyE-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainEmeryville, US
Ashley Etling(Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsCity LightJohnson Venture PartnersREFASHIOND VenturesSilicon Road VenturesThird Sphere
Lunchbox is a digital commerce platform for enterprise restaurants that unifies ordering, catering, loyalty, and marketing functions.
Enterprise SoftwareFoodTechRetail TechSaaSNew York, US
Nabeel Alamgir(Executive Chairman & Founder)inAndrew Boryk(Founder)inJames Walker(CEO)in
Co-investors645 VenturesPrimary Venture Partners1982 VenturesBeyond CapitalCoatue ManagementEvolution VC Partners+3 more
Lupii makes plant-based protein products from lupini beans, marketed as a sustainable whole-food alternative to animal-based and processed proteins.
ConsumerFoodTechGamingMedia & Entertainment
Allie DempsterIsabelle Steichen
Co-investorsHuman Ventures
Mezli operates automated restaurants housed in shipping containers that prepare and serve affordable meals for takeout and delivery.
ConsumerFoodTechRoboticsSan Francisco, US
Alex Kolchinski(Founder)inAlex Gruebele(Founder)inMaxwell Perham(Founder)in
Co-investorsY Combinator
MINNA was a home goods brand, known for its Portals Collection of textiles and housewares.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Sara Berks(Founder)
Miso operates a home services marketplace platform that connects customers with service providers for tasks including housekeeping and moving services.
AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesConsumerMarketplacesSaaSSeoul, KR
Victor Ching(Founder/CEO)inPavel Terentiev(Director)
Co-investorsY CombinatorSazzeLocus Ventures
Co-investorsOne Planet Group
Nada offers Home Equity Agreements (HEAs) that let homeowners access their home's equity as a lump sum without monthly payments or interest, in exchange for Nada sharing in the home's future value at sale or refinance.
FintechPropTech
Pangea Movement manufactures durable sunglasses from recycled plastic waste collected during environmental cleanups, with each purchase funding mangrove restoration, river barrier installation, and coral reef restoration in developing regions.
Advanced ManufacturingCircular EconomyConsumerDirect to ConsumerImpact & Social GoodBali, ID
Marcos A. Bulacio(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsCentral Texas Angel NetworkGeekdom
Public Goods sells household, personal care, and everyday consumer products made with natural ingredients and sustainable materials, offered through a membership model.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceHealthtech
Morgan Hirsh(Founder)in
Co-investors500 GlobalChapter OneYes VCListen Ventures
Qunomedical helps patients find and access fertility treatments such as in vitro fertilization, matching them with reproductive medicine doctors and assigning a personal Patient Manager to guide them from planning through post-treatment.
Digital HealthFemTechHealthtechMarketplaces
Dr. Sophie Chung(Founder)inGero Graf
Co-investors500 GlobalKima VenturesCalm/Storm VCDvH VenturesMS&AD VenturesVU Venture Partners+2 more
Co-investorsBantam Group
SelfDecode is a consumer genomics platform that analyzes users' DNA, blood test results, and lifestyle data to generate 1,500+ personalized health reports and AI-driven recommendations on diet, supplements, and lifestyle.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerDigital Health
Joe Cohen(CEO)in
Co-investorsBoxOne Ventures
Shift Labs develops DripAssist, an FDA-cleared infusion rate monitor that enables safe delivery of gravity IV medications in home and out-of-hospital settings.
Digital HealthHardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesSeattle, US
Beth Kolko(Founder/CEO)inJoseph Mechlinski(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsSGH CapitalY Combinator
Smartbin.io, based in Walnut, California, makes a connected indoor waste bin with fill-level sensing.
Climate TechWalnut, US
TALLA is a video analytics platform that converts a site's existing security cameras into monitoring tools by letting operators write rules in plain English, then generating real-time alerts with attached evidence frames.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareBrookline, US
Robert C. May(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardRichard Levandov(Director)
Co-investorsLaunchCapitalFirst Star VenturesGlasswing VenturesHyperplane Venture CapitalMAGIC FundPillar+1 more
Terraformation develops technology and operational expertise to restore forests and combat climate change at scale.
AgTechCleantechClimate TechImpact & Social Good
BoardSteve Jang(Engineer and climate activist)
Co-investorsBrighter CapitalLocus VenturesLombardstreet Ventures
TÖST is a premium non-alcoholic sparkling beverage brand created as an alternative to wine and champagne for sophisticated occasions.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechManchester Center, US
Brooks Addington(Executive Officer, Director)inDavid Baer(Executive Officer)
BoardDavid Podolsky(Manager)Rick Baer(Manager)Tony Manzella(Manager)David Holmes(Director)
TracFlo builds software for construction project financial management, including time and material ticketing, change order processing, and RFP cost estimation for contractors and construction managers.
Construction TechFintechSaaSNew York, US
Khalid(Co-founder)Jake(Co-founder)
Co-investorsMaC Venture CapitalMetaPropMetaProp VenturesSerena Ventures
Turo is a peer-to-peer car-sharing marketplace where private vehicle owners rent their cars to travellers via its website and app.
Co-investorsCanaan PartnersG SquaredManhattan Venture PartnersSpider CapitalTrinity Ventures
Upshift operates a car-sharing platform focused on sustainability, deploying hybrid and electric vehicles to reduce emissions and car ownership.
Circular EconomyClimate TechConsumerMarketplacesMobility & TransportationSan Francisco, US
Co-investors500 GlobalThird Sphere
Uptown Network develops hospitality technology for restaurants and luxury hospitality providers to enhance guest experiences through digital platforms and operational tools.
Enterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaS
Nadine Hope Locher(Chief Executive Officer & Founder)in
Co-investorsARC Angel Fund
Yummy Future builds automated robotic café systems and software for beverage service in public venues.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningConsumerFoodTechHardwareRoboticsChampaign, US
Jack Cui(Founder)inGarrett Yan(Founder)in
Co-investorsFoundersY CombinatorSoma Capital
Exits · 1
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfoliospace-xNASDAQ: SPCX
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesspace-x · businessinsider.com · Aug 16, 2026
Customerio · pulse2.com · Jul 1, 2026
Lunchbox Technologies · indianretailer.com · Jun 25, 2026
Cabinet Health · legit.ng · Sep 24, 2025
Klarna · livemint.com · May 19, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Knockout Capital made?
- Knockout Capital has 74 tracked investments, 3 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Knockout Capital invest at?
- Knockout Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Knockout Capital focus on?
- Knockout Capital focuses on Consumer.
- Where is Knockout Capital located?
- Knockout Capital is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
- Who does Knockout Capital co-invest with?
- Knockout Capital most often shares deals with Y Combinator, 500 Global, Evolution VC Partners, among 95 tracked co-investors.
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