Knockout Capital

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Knockout Capital funds and empowers pre-seed to seed stage startups that redefine life, with a particular focus on robotics. They fund 3-5 startups per year with a less than 1% acceptance rate.

Check Size

Not specified

Stages

Pre Seed, Seed

Focus Areas

Robotics, Hardware, Ai Ml

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Investment Thesis

Knockout Capital is founded on the belief that entrepreneurs and CEOs are founders who plant seeds of innovation for future generations. They leverage a global network of corporate partners and venture firms to take startups from seed to scale. The firm believes in creating founders and helping them build companies with the ultimate goal of inspiring founders to impact billions through their work. They emphasize a long-term commitment to the ventures they support, treating it as a ‘J-curve ride together.’

What Sets Them Apart

Strong focus on robotics and emerging technologies ('the future and we are, the robots')
Global network of corporate partners including major Japanese corporations (Mitsubishi, All Nippon Airways, Kanematsu, Ezaki Glico)
Access to experienced mentors and thought leaders from leading venture firms and corporations
Highly selective investment approach with <1% acceptance rate
Support extends beyond capital: 'aid all the startups we work with through events, intros, and expert advice'
Emphasis on founder creation and development, not just funding