KnowCap

Investor type

VC / Fund of funds

Founded

2019

AUM

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Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Series B Series A Seed Pre-seed Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America South America Europe Africa Asia

ESG Focus

People of color and other minorities
Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

KnowCap is a venture builder based in Atlanta, Georgia, founded in 2016. The firm operates as an open venture community, allowing anyone to join and collaborate in building and launching companies. With a team of over 400 experts, KnowCap aims to create a global network that fosters entrepreneurship and economic development. The firm is unique in its approach, enabling experts and freelancers to invest their time instead of capital, thus democratizing access to venture creation.

KnowCap focuses on sectors such as business and productivity software, digital marketing, and business development. The firm primarily operates as an accelerator/incubator, supporting early-stage ventures. It is actively seeking new investments and aims to expand its network globally by 2030. KnowCap's model allows entrepreneurs outside major financial hubs to access talent and resources without upfront costs, paying only when they generate revenue.

Notable investments include Klippit, a company in the business/productivity software industry. KnowCap's innovative approach to venture building and its commitment to social good position it as a significant player in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Industry

Business Services (B2B) Digital Education E-commerce/Marketplace Internet and Web Services Software Technology

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Erin Leddy Founder & Owner
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FAQs about KnowCap

KnowCap is a venture capital firm that also operates as a fund of funds. It backs companies at Series B, Series A, Seed, Pre-seed and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.
KnowCap is located in Atlanta, Georgia, United States.
KnowCap was founded in 2019.
KnowCap invests in companies and startups in Business Services (B2B), Digital, Education, E-commerce/Marketplace, Internet and Web Services, Software, Technology.
KnowCap invests in companies and startups in North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia.
KnowCap invests in companies and startups at Series B, Series A, Seed, Pre-seed, Late Stage (Series C+).
KnowCap usually invests $10-50 m on average.
KnowCap invests and supports People of color and other minorities startups and founders.
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