Nick Hanauer
InvestorFounderFounding 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.
Board director at Front Desk
Intro paths
In turn, Nick can intro founders to Front Desk's investors below.
Front Desk's investors · 3
Co-founders at Front Desk
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..



