Knight Foundation

General contacts

Investor type

Founded

1950

AUM

$2 600 M

Location

Miami, Florida, United States

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Series B

Region of investment

North America

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

The Knight Foundation is a private philanthropic organization focused on enhancing democracy through support for free expression, journalism, arts and culture, community development, and media research. Established in 1940 and incorporated in 1950 by the Knight family, the foundation emphasizes the importance of informed communities for a healthy democracy. With an endowment of approximately $2.4 billion, it has awarded over $1 billion in grants since its inception.

The foundation funds innovative journalism projects, supports community development in 26 "Knight communities," and invests in arts initiatives through programs like the Knight Arts Challenge. It also conducts research to assess impact and inform its strategies. Known for its creative grantmaking, the Knight Foundation runs open contests such as the Knight News Challenge, inviting ideas that leverage digital technology to benefit communities. Its beneficiaries include nonprofit organizations, media entities, community groups, artists, and researchers dedicated to its mission.

Industry

Financial Services Fintech Media and Entertainment SaaS Security Marketing and Advertising Software

Knight Foundation Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Fund I	Private Equity (PE)	Financial Services Fintech Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment SaaS Security Software	Series B	North America	$5-10 m	$2600 M	October 2018

Contacts

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Maribel Wadsworth President & CEO

President & CEO

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Charles Thomas Program Director

Program Director

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FAQs about Knight Foundation

Is Knight Foundation a venture capital or private equity firm?

Knight Foundation is a private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B, writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is Knight Foundation located?

Knight Foundation is located in Miami, Florida, United States.

When was Knight Foundation founded?

Knight Foundation was founded in 1950.

What sectors and industries does Knight Foundation invest in?

Knight Foundation invests in companies and startups in Financial Services, Fintech, Media and Entertainment, SaaS, Security, Marketing and Advertising, Software.

What is Knight Foundation geographical focus of investments?

Knight Foundation invests in companies and startups in North America.

At what stages of companies and startups does Knight Foundation typically invest in?

Knight Foundation invests in companies and startups at Series B.

What is the usual amount of Knight Foundation investment?

Knight Foundation usually invests $10-50 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Knight Foundation?

Knight Foundation has around $2 600m assets under management.

When was Knight Foundation last fund created?

Knight Foundation last fund was created/launched in 2018-10-24

What are the contacts of Knight Foundation?

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