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Nick Hanauer

InvestorFounder

Founding Partner at Second Avenue Partners · Board director at Knackshops, Inc. · Board director at Front Desk

Seattle

FoundedFront DeskKnackshops, Inc.

About

Nick Hanauer is a co-founder and partner of Second Avenue Partners, a Seattle-based venture capital firm that provides management, strategy, and capital to early-stage companies. He has founded, managed, or financed more than 30 companies across industries including manufacturing, retail, e-commerce, digital media and advertising, software, aerospace, health care, and finance. He is also a writer and commentator on economic policy and inequality, an early advocate for a $15 minimum wage, and the author of three books.

Invests in

AdTechAdvanced ManufacturingE-commerceMedia & EntertainmentRetail Tech

Board director at Knackshops, Inc.

Intro paths

In turn, Nick can intro founders to Knackshops, Inc.'s investors below.

Knackshops, Inc.'s investors · 1

Co-founders at Knackshops, Inc.

LJ
Laura JenningsExecutive Officer, Director

Board director at Front Desk

Intro paths

In turn, Nick can intro founders to Front Desk's investors below.

Co-founders at Front Desk

JZ
Jon ZimmermanExecutive Officer, Director
SM
Stephen M. BrewerExecutive Officer, Director

Deals · 2

Knackshops, Inc.Board seat

via Second Avenue Partners · filed Dec 2021 · $3.5M raise

Front DeskBoard seat

via Second Avenue Partners · filed Dec 2016 · $4.5M raise

Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.

Colleagues at Second Avenue Partners

Frequently asked questions

Where does Nick Hanauer work?
Nick Hanauer is Founding Partner at Second Avenue Partners and Founder at Knackshops, Inc. and Founder at Front Desk.
What does Nick Hanauer invest in?
Nick Hanauer invests in AdTech, Advanced Manufacturing, E-commerce, Media & Entertainment, Retail Tech.
What companies did Nick Hanauer found?
Nick Hanauer founded Front Desk, Knackshops, Inc..