Knowledge Work Overview
- Year Founded
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2020
- Status
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Private
- Employees
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235
- Latest Deal Type
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Series C
- Latest Deal Amount
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$21.7M
- Investors
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21
Knowledge Work General Information
Description
Developer of a corporate software intended to boost workplace efficiency. The company engages in the development of software that promotes and optimizes back office, management and work experience areas, enabling firms to improve operations by supporting the sharing and utilization of in-house knowledge.
Contact Information
Website
knowledgework.comCorporate Office
- 51 Floor, Azabudai Hills Mori JP Tower
- 1-3-1 Azabudai, Minato-ku
- Tokyo, 106-0041
- Japan
Corporate Office
- 51 Floor, Azabudai Hills Mori JP Tower
- 1-3-1 Azabudai, Minato-ku
- Tokyo, 106-0041
- Japan
Knowledge Work Timeline
Knowledge Work Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Raised to Date | Post-Val | Status | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4. Later Stage VC (Series C) | 04-Aug-2026 | $21.7M | Completed | Generating Revenue | ||
| 3. Early Stage VC (Series B) | 29-Nov-2023 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 2. Early Stage VC (Series A2) | 10-Jun-2022 | $9.3M | $12.7M | Completed | Generating Revenue | |
| 1. Seed Round | 20-Apr-2022 | $3.44M | $3.44M | Completed | Generating Revenue |
Knowledge Work Cap Table
| Stock | # of Shares Authorized |
Par Value | Dividend Rate (%) | Original Issue Price |
Liquidation | Liquidation Pref. Multiple |
Conversion Price | % Owned |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class C | ||||||||
| Class B | ||||||||
| Class A-2 | ||||||||
| Class A-1 | 80,000 | $18.53 | $18.53 | 1x | $18.53 | 5.43% | ||
| Class A | 77,499 | $14.82 | $14.82 | 1x | $14.82 | 5.26% |
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Knowledge Work Patents
Knowledge Work Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP-7943519-B1 | Information processing systems, information processing methods, and programs | Active | 28-Aug-2026 | ||
| JP-7949446-B1 | Active | 28-Aug-2026 | |||
| JP-7943059-B1 | Information processing systems, information processing methods, and programs | Active | 17-Jul-2026 | ||
| JP-7928789-B1 | Information processing systems, information processing methods, and programs | Active | 08-Jun-2026 | ||
| JP-7936640-B1 | Information processing systems, information processing methods, and programs | Active | 08-Jun-2026 |
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Knowledge Work Investors (21)
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon Marketing Japan | Corporation | Minority | ||
| Dentsu Ventures | Corporate Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| Global Brain | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| Hakuhodo DY Ventures | Corporate Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| Japan Post Bank Asset Management | PE/Buyout | Minority |
Knowledge Work Acquisitions (1)
Knowledge Work’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Poetics. The deal was made on 01-May-2025.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poetics | 01-May-2025 | Merger/Acquisition | Business/Productivity Software |
Knowledge Work Affiliates
Subsidiaries (1)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poetics | Tokyo, Japan | 2017 |
Knowledge Work FAQs
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When was Knowledge Work founded?
Knowledge Work was founded in 2020.
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Where is Knowledge Work headquartered?
Knowledge Work is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
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What is the size of Knowledge Work?
Knowledge Work has 235 total employees.
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What industry is Knowledge Work in?
Knowledge Work’s primary industry is Business/Productivity Software.
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Is Knowledge Work a private or public company?
Knowledge Work is a Private company.
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What is the current valuation of Knowledge Work?
The current valuation of Knowledge Work is .
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What is Knowledge Work’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Knowledge Work is .
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How much funding has Knowledge Work raised over time?
Knowledge Work has raised $64.4M.
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Who are Knowledge Work’s investors?
Canon Marketing Japan, Dentsu Ventures, Global Brain, Hakuhodo DY Ventures, and Japan Post Bank Asset Management are 5 of 21 investors who have invested in Knowledge Work.
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