Knowsy
2015
FOUNDED
PRIVATE
STATUS
1-10
EMPLOYEES
Seed
LATEST DEAL TYPE
$2.2M
LATEST DEAL AMOUNT
10
INVESTORS
Description
Developer of a disruptive, new short-format video content platform designed to educate, inspire and entertain viewers by creating smart and short videos. The company's platform makes short how-to videos and offers a simple and addictive way to consume clean, concise instructional and educational videos that are optimized for mobile users and social distribution, enabling users to learn how to do things, from the most basic how-to user-generated videos to more comprehensive e-courses.
Website
Formerly Known As
Volkman Video
Ownership Status
Privately Held (backing)
Financing Status
Venture Capital-Backed
Primary Industry
Multimedia and Design Software
Primary Office
- 165 Duane Street
- Suite 7A
- New York, NY 10013
- United States
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Knowsy Valuation and Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Raised to Date | Post-Val | Status | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3. Seed Round | 28-Dec-2017 | $2.2M | 00.000 | 000.00 | Completed | Generating Revenue |
| 2. Seed Round | 01-Oct-2016 | 000 | 00.000 | Completed | ||
| 1. Seed Round | 21-Oct-2015 | $1.45M | $1.45M | 00.000 | Completed | Startup |
Knowsy Cap Table
| Stock | # of Shares Authorized |
Par Value | Dividend Rate ($) | Original Issue Price |
Liquidation | Liquidation Pref. Multiple |
Conversion Price |
% Owned |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seed 1 | 0,000,000 | 00.000000 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00 | 00.00 | 000 |
| Seed | 0,000,000 | 00.000000 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00 | 00.00 | 00.000 |
Knowsy Investors (10)
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Board Seat |
Contact Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crosscut Ventures | Venture Capital | Minority | 000 0000 | 000000 0 | ||
| BBG Ventures | Venture Capital | Minority | 000 0000 | 000000 0 | ||
| Betaworks Ventures | Venture Capital | Minority | 000 0000 | 000000 0 | ||
| Elizabeth Cutler | Angel (individual) | Minority | 000 0000 | 000000 0 | ||
| Female Founders Fund | Venture Capital | Minority | 000 0000 | 000000 0 |
Knowsy Executive Team (1)
| Name | Title | Board Seat |
Contact Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alisa Volkman | President, Chief Executive Officer & Board Member |
Knowsy Board Members (2)
| Name | Representing | Role | Since | Contact Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alisa Volkman | Knowsy | President, Chief Executive Officer & Board Member | 000 0000 | |
| Rick Smith | Self | Board Member | 000 0000 |