Knockout Capital
knockout.capitalVCMatch tracks Knockout Capital as an investor focused on Robotics, Hardware, and AI/ML companies, Pre-Seed and Seed rounds, and San Francisco, California, and United States markets. Upload your deck to compare your startup against the full private matching profile.
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Geography
San Francisco, California, and United States
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.’
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Investment Focus
Who should take a closer look
Knockout Capital is most relevant for founders raising Pre-Seed and Seed rounds in Robotics, Hardware, and AI/ML, especially across San Francisco, California, and United States.
Focus statement
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.
Value Add
- 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
Stage And Sector Fit
Investment Team
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