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Knoll Ventures
Venture capitalAtlanta · Seed · 2 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Knoll Ventures invests in founders it calls outliers: creative thinkers, change-makers, and innovators who challenge conventional norms. The firm supports early-stage startups, having led first financing rounds and participated in seed rounds for its portfolio. Beyond capital, Knoll positions itself as a hands-on but not overbearing partner, providing help with fundraising strategy, pro forma modeling, and introductions to customers, prospects, future investors, advisors, and partners. Portfolio testimonials emphasize the firm's extensive network and its ability to add value when needed while letting founders focus on execution.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 29, 2026.
Team · 2 people
from public directories
What they invest in
from 32 of 44 portfolio companiesSaaS ×21AI & Machine Learning ×19Enterprise Software ×13Marketing Tech ×7Sales Tech ×5Data & Infrastructure ×4Fintech ×4PropTech ×4
HQs:United States×34United Kingdom×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 21 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×92 founders×73 founders×34+ founders×2
Where their founders studiedfrom 30 founders with education data
Georgia Institute of Technology ×7Indiana University Bloomington ×2Northwestern University ×2The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ×2Walton High School ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 28 founders with field-of-study data
Engineering ×9Computer Science ×8Economics ×5Finance & Accounting ×5Business & Management ×3Design & Architecture ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 32 founders with career history
Channeladvisor ×2Google ×2Intuit ×2Kennesaw State University ×2Origin ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
1 founders hold a PhD · 1 hold an MBA (of 29 with degree data)
Investments · 44 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 32025 · 32024 · 22022 · 22021 · 42020 · 12018 · 12017 · 12015 · 118 dated
Chapel Hill, US
RYAN WALSH(Executive Officer, Director)inM. SCOT WINGO(Director)
Board seatRichard Fraim· per SEC Form D
Co-investorsAlerion VenturesS3 VenturesGTMfundTDF Ventures
Fort Lauderdale, US
Brian Katz(Executive Officer, Director)inPhillip Dunn II(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardPhilip H. Dunn II(Director)
Board seatRichard Fraim· per SEC Form D
Co-investorsService Provider Capital
Aerovy provides an operating platform for industrial companies that layers AI agents, automation, and custom SaaS applications on top of a governed data fabric connecting machines, ERPs, and dealer networks.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingSaaSWest Lafayette, US
Nick Gunady(CEO)in
BoardThomas Chen(Director)Sandy Schwartz(Director)in
Co-investorsMudita VentureQuorum Capital PartnersFlywheel FundM25
Belongly operates an online directory and professional network for mental health professionals, connecting therapists with peers and helping clients find and get matched with a therapist.
Digital HealthMarketplacesMental Health
Co-investorsService Provider Capital
Chowder provides lease-to-own financing for household systems and home improvements, connecting homeowners with contractors through a platform that enables point-of-sale payment plans.
FintechPropTech
Co-investorsService Provider Capital
City Detect uses computer vision mounted on existing municipal fleet vehicles to detect and map signs of urban blight from the public right of way, then delivers maps, lists, and reports to local leaders.
AI & Machine LearningGovTechPropTechTuscaloosa, US
Erik Johnson(Executive Officer)inGavin Baum-Blake(Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsAtlanta SeedCreativeCogener8torLas Olas Venture CapitalPrudenceRaptor Group+1 more
Cloverly provides Catalyst, a commercial operating system for carbon credit project developers to manage inventory, pricing, sales, and delivery and to reach sales channels and buyers from one system.
CleantechClimate TechSaaSAtlanta, US
Jason Rubottom(Founder)inJames Heath(Director)
BoardAnthony Oni(Founder)inVasant Kamath(Director)inMike Dowdle(Director)in
Co-investorsAquiline Technology GrowthBackwards CapitalBIP VenturesCircadian VenturesCreativeCoMission One Capital+8 more
ConverseNow builds a customizable voice AI system that takes and processes customer orders for restaurants, handling interactions in multiple languages to reduce staffing pressure.
AI & Machine LearningFoodTechSaaSAustin, US
Vinay Shukla(Founder)Rahul Aggarwal(Founder)inRajiv Bala(Director)
BoardBryan Rosenblatt(Director)
Co-investors2048 VenturesBridge Venture FundMoneta VenturesTensility Venture PartnersTrajectory VenturesCraft Ventures+1 more
Cove is an architecture firm that combines AI with human design expertise to serve real estate developers and property leaders.
AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechPropTechAtlanta, US
Sandeep Ahuja(Executive Officer, Director)inPatrick Chopson(Executive Officer, Director)in
Co-investorsCoatue ManagementMucker CapitalThird Sphere
Daupler develops a response management platform for utilities, public works, and service organizations to manage service requests and emergency situations more efficiently.
Enterprise SoftwareGovTechRoboticsSaaSKansas City, US
John Bertrand(Founder and CEO)Ryan Rosenbaum(CTO)in
BoardTom Ferguson(Director)inJiten Manglani(Director)
Co-investorsBURNT ISLAND VENTURESKCRise FundRevolutionRunway Venture PartnersSandalphon CapitalService Provider Capital+1 more
DemandScience provides an integrated AI-powered platform for B2B marketing teams to manage pipeline generation and customer acquisition through verified data, content intelligence, and automated orchestration.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaS
Co-investorsBLH Venture Partners, LLCEdison PartnersGarage CapitalHigh AlphaMassachusetts Capital Resource Co.Revolution
Austin, US
Sundeep Goel(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardRajiv Bala(Director)inMohammad S Siddiqui(Director)
Co-investorsService Provider CapitalAmplify.LAFlyover CapitalS3 VenturesTuesday Capital
Dorothy is a real-time weather and incident intelligence platform that tracks storms and other hazards and enriches affected addresses with property data, imagery, and loss history.
Climate TechData & InfrastructureInsurTech
Co-investorsBT Growth CapitalEverywhere VenturesKeiki CapitalMission One CapitalPortfoliaSiesta Ventures+4 more
Fetch operates a marketplace connecting people with nearby trucks available for rental through a mobile app, offering on-demand booking and smartphone-based access as an alternative to traditional rental services.
ConsumerLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesMobility & TransportationAtlanta, US
Adam Steinberg(Founder)inChris Glace(Founder)inFoo(Founder)George(Founder)Phil(Founder)Tyler Kennedy(Founder)
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesY CombinatorAirTree VenturesArcher Venture CapitalDST GlobalG Squared+12 more
Boston-based skills-verification platform for technical hiring, combining job simulations, video interviews and fraud detection.
HR TechBoston, US
Co-investorsIrregular ExpressionsLaunchCapitalSilicon Valley Data CapitalTech Square VenturesTechstarsAI Fund+1 more
FlowPath builds a CMMS (computerized maintenance management system) for maintenance operators, service providers, and facilities teams to manage upkeep of the built environment.
AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechEnterprise SoftwarePropTechSaaSDecatur, US
Alex Cummings(Co-founder)inGriffin Hart Hamilton(Co-founder)Gregory Alexander Cummings(Executive Officer, Director)Brandon Jon Cummings(Co-founder)
BoardShawn Merani(Director)in
Co-investorsBonfire VenturesNovel CapitalParade Ventures
Atlanta virtual-events startup that built spatial video-chat venues so conferences, recruiting fairs, and networking events could move between parallel conversations instead of a single Zoom-style grid.
Atlanta, US
Chris Cherian(Founder)inAmaan Pirani(Co-Founder)inCarl Liu(Co-Founder)inKhyati Shah(Co-Founder)inPiyush Kancharlawar(Co-Founder)inSohan Choudhury(Co-Founder & CTO)in
Co-investorsPICUS CAPITAL
Gridline builds infrastructure for the private markets and alternative investments lifecycle, offering custom fund structuring, data management, and AI-driven compliance and diligence tools.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Peter Bilali(Head of Product Strategy)inLogan(Founder & CEO)Chris Crawford(Chief Operating Officer)inRichard(Head of Engineering)Wallis(Head of Legal, Risk & Compliance)Diane(Head of Growth / Revenue)
Co-investorsArdent VentureBLH Venture Partners, LLCFINTOP CapitalTech Square VenturesCloudBeesHyde Park Venture Partners
Abra provides tools that help procurement teams hold vendors accountable and increase their influence within organizations.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaS
Byron Revels(Co-Founder & CEO)inMatt Stewart(Co-Founder & CTO)inBen Rounds(Co-Founder & COO)in
Co-investorsConnetic VenturesPrimordial Ventures
Hunt Club is an executive search firm that uses its network and technology platform to place leadership and other hires for high-growth venture- and private-equity-backed companies.
AI & Machine LearningFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSChicago, US
Nikolas Cromydas(Executive Officer, Director)Sami Ahmed(Founder)inScott Kacyn(Founder)in
BoardStephen Schmalhofer(Director)inDave Knox(Director)Brian Reinken(Director)
Co-investorsFJ LabsStarting LineTBD AngelsTeamworthy VenturesNetwork Ventures
Menlo Park, US
Amarnath Arsikere(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Buno PatiinYagyensh C. Pati(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
BoardNaren Gupta(Director)
Co-investorsCenterview Capital TechnologyNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)Silicon Valley Data CapitalNexus Venture Partners
Lendflow provides a platform for fintechs, lenders, and vertical SaaS companies to offer lending and financial products to their customers.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSAustin, US
Jon Fry(Founder)inMatthew Watts(Founder)inMicah Geisenberg(HR, Accounting and Finance)Lucas Parra(Staffing Assistant)Jose Plazas(Staffing Coordinator)Cami Morales(EA)
Co-investors2048 VenturesArdent VentureDERIVE VENTURESFrontier VenturesNavitas CapitalUncorrelated Ventures+11 more
LiveSource is a supplier portal that manages the product launch process for direct materials manufacturers, covering supplier risk management, product launch, and collaborative manufacturing.
Advanced ManufacturingLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Co-investorsAlerion VenturesFulcrum Equity PartnersService Provider CapitalIDEA Fund Partners
Mavvrik provides a platform for real-time financial control and cost management across cloud, on-premise, and AI spending.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareSaaSAustin, US
Darmawan Suwirya(Founder)in
Co-investorsAmplify.LAFlyover CapitalS3 VenturesTech Square VenturesTuesday Capital
Opine builds AI agents that consolidate scattered deal context and product knowledge into real-time deal intelligence for technical sales teams.
AI & Machine LearningSaaSSales TechDurham, US
Akash Ganapathi(Founder)inCharlie Duong(Executive Officer, Director)Austin Kelleher(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investors100Km Ventures LlcGray VenturesPrimordial VenturesPropel Venture PartnersS3 VenturesPrimordial
Reve is an AI revenue cycle management platform for hospitals and healthcare providers that validates claims before submission, audits payments, and manages denials to reduce denied and underpaid insurance claims.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechAtlanta, US
Co-investorsTechstarsCofounders Capital
Prosper is a UK financial app that brings savings, investments, pensions, tax and inheritance planning into one platform, offering 200+ funds and ETFs with no platform fees, a marketplace of 50+ cash savings products from UK banks, and pay-as-you-go financial guidance.
ConsumerFintechSaaSLondon, GB
Nick Perrett(Founder & CEO)inPhil Bungey(Co-founder)Ricky Knox(Chairman & Co-founder)in
Co-investorsMMC VenturesRoosh VenturesAurumFuel VenturesFUSE
QmodoAI provides a platform for organizations to centralize documentation, track real-time data, manage compliance, and optimize team workflows through interactive planning and performance analytics.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaSAtlanta, US
Jeff Twardzik(Founder, President, SME)in
Co-investorsAllos VenturesService Provider Capital
Qualytics provides a data quality platform that uses AI and machine learning to help enterprises proactively detect and manage data quality issues at scale.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareMaryland, US
Gorkem Sevinc(CEO)inEric(Co-founder)inNicole(Chief Marketing Officer)inTonni(Chief Sales Officer)inDaniel Roche(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsBMW i VenturesConductive VenturesInner Loop CapitalLegalTechTCP Venture CapitalTech Square Ventures+1 more
ReFiBuy provides a platform for optimizing product data and visibility across AI-driven shopping environments and agents.
AI & Machine LearningE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechRaleigh, US
M. Scot Wingo(Executive Officer, Director)inDerek Lee Conlin(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardStefan Sterns(Director)in
Co-investorsAtento CapitalFlyover CapitalG20 VenturesIncubate USNewRoad Capital Partners, LLCVela Partners+4 more
Salesloft provides an AI-powered revenue orchestration platform that consolidates buyer signals across a company's tech stack to coordinate sales engagement from initial contact through renewal.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSSales TechAtlanta, US
Kyle Porter(Founder)inRob Forman(Founder)inDavid Cummings(Founder)inTim Dorr(Founder)
Co-investorsAtlanta Tech VillageAvenir Growth CapitalBright Pixel CapitalCota CapitalElevate VenturesEmergence Capital Partners+7 more
Atlanta, US
Michael Maxsenti(Chief Financial Officer)inAndrew Eddy(Chief Executive Officer)Mishit Patel(Chief Technology Officer)in
BoardBlake Patton(Director)inDavid Cummings(Director)Andrew Dorman(Director)in
Co-investorsTechstarsEllis CapitalTech Square Ventures
ShyftOff provides an agentic workforce delivery platform that automates contact center operations through a blend of people, AI, and automation.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSTampa, US
Trevor Clark(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsAtlanta SeedFlorida Funders
Terminus provides an account-based marketing (ABM) platform that helps B2B companies identify, prioritize, and engage target accounts across multiple channels including advertising, chatbots, email, and web personalization.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSIndianapolis, US
Daniel Hanrahan(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsCharmides CapitalEdison PartnersElevate VenturesGeekdomGlasswing VenturesGrand Ventures+4 more
Somewear builds a software-defined edge networking system that routes mission data across narrowband, mesh, and satellite links to keep teams and unmanned platforms connected in contested or degraded conditions.
Deep TechDefense TechHardwareSan Francisco, US
James Kubik(Executive Officer, Director)inAlan Besquin(Executive Officer, Director)inDavid Dorman(Director)
Co-investorsBling CapitalFundamental VenturesNewlin VenturesService Provider CapitalWebb Investment NetworkRedpoint Ventures+2 more
Arovy (formerly Sonar) is a Salesforce governance platform that provides automated data dictionaries, impact analysis, change tracking, and connected-app security monitoring.
Enterprise SoftwareSaaSSales TechAtlanta, US
Bradley Smith(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)John McGlinchey(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
BoardShawn Merani(Director)in
Co-investorsParade VenturesBlue Star Innovation PartnersCraft VenturesSlack Fund
Terminus is an account-based marketing (ABM) platform that helps B2B companies identify, prioritize, and engage high-value target accounts through data-driven insights and integrated advertising tools.
AdTechMarketing TechSaaSSales TechAtlanta, US
David Cummings(Executive Officer, Director)inEric Spett(Executive Officer, Director)in
Co-investorsAtlanta Tech VillageElevate VenturesGeekdomGlasswing VenturesHigh AlphaHyde Park Venture Partners+5 more
Tourial is a platform for marketers to plan, build, and optimize interactive "micro tours" that condense long-form content into short, persona- and segment-specific stories, with AI assistance and a Chrome extension for adding demo sequences.
Marketing TechSaaSSales TechAtlanta, US
Jason Graub(Executive Officer, Director)Andy Binkley(Founder)in
BoardBrett Queener(Director)in
Co-investorsBonfire Ventures
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
Askari DefenseAskaridefenseBarometerHoneypotNexDefenseUntitled-design-44
Exits · 3
3 acquisitionsGatherlyacq. by GoLocal Virtual EventsSigstracq. by Terminus SoftwareTerminus Softwareacq. by DemandScience
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesReFiBuy · refibuy.ai · May 5, 2026
City Detect · finance.yahoo.com · Mar 6, 2026
Gridline · fintech.global · Jan 30, 2026
Qualytics · finsmes.com · Jun 23, 2025
Demand Science · globenewswire.com · Apr 9, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Knoll Ventures made?
- Knoll Ventures has 44 tracked investments, 3 of which have exited, including 7 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Knoll Ventures invest at?
- Knoll Ventures invests at the Seed stage.
- What is Knoll Ventures's typical check size?
- Knoll Ventures typically writes checks of $500K – $3M.
- What sectors does Knoll Ventures focus on?
- Knoll Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Climate Tech, Construction Tech, Consumer, Data & Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Fintech, FoodTech, HR Tech, SaaS, Sales Tech.
- Where is Knoll Ventures located?
- Knoll Ventures is headquartered in Atlanta, US.
- Does Knoll Ventures lead rounds?
- Yes, Knoll Ventures leads investment rounds.
- Who does Knoll Ventures co-invest with?
- Knoll Ventures most often shares deals with Service Provider Capital, Tech Square Ventures, Techstars, among 105 tracked co-investors.
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