Knoll Ventures

Knoll Ventures is a pre-Series A venture capital fund based in Atlanta, Georgia, that specializes in investing in technology-enabled businesses within B2B markets. The fund, known as Knoll Ventures Fund I, focuses its investments on sectors such as transportation, media, and software. By targeting these industries, Knoll Ventures aims to support innovative companies that leverage technology to enhance their operations and offerings.

Andrew Dorman

General Partner

Richard Fraim

Partner

43 past transactions

Cloverly

Series A in 2023
Provide tools for businesses and organizations to achieve carbon neutrality by connecting online buyers to local, high-quality renewable energy through their Sustainability-as-a-Service platform. Clean-tech startup creating a sustainability-as-a-service platform to make carbon offsets accessible for everyday activities.

Barometer

Seed Round in 2023
Barometer provides an application that helps companies become accountable for the biases present in their text data.

Fetch

Series A in 2022
Fetch was born out of the frustration of trying to rent other trucks. They hated the long lines, hidden charges for mileage and insurance, and anxiety in remembering to refill the gas tank. They just wanted to get their job done as quickly as possible. They're changing the model. Instead of quoting one price, but charging for every small add-on, they provide everything in one simple hourly price. Instead of having to travel to a rental center, they'll deliver your Fetch rental to you. Instead of outdated, hard-to-drive trucks, their vans are modern, safe, and easy to drive. You're their partner; not just a customer. Transportation should be convenient and fast. You have a job to do, and Fetch helps you get it done.

Tourial

Seed Round in 2022
Tourial creates a virtual product marketing, product training, and support platform to deliver product marketing content in the form of virtual product tours. The company was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

Covetool

Series B in 2021
Cove.tool has developed a game-changing machine learning technology that helps users discover smarter ways to make their buildings energy efficient while saving on construction cost. The software builds smart, accurate models in a tenth of the time to help users explore a range of building alternatives and sort out the best one.

Lendflow

Series A in 2021
Lendflow provides tools to allow software companies to launch great business credit products. We provide a lending widget and API to best-in-class lending infrastructure that software companies can quickly integrate into their website or app so their business users can apply for, receive and monitor business financing.

Lendflow

Series A in 2021
Lendflow provides tools to allow software companies to launch great business credit products. We provide a lending widget and API to best-in-class lending infrastructure that software companies can quickly integrate into their website or app so their business users can apply for, receive and monitor business financing.

ConverseNow

Series A in 2021
ConverseNow Technologies, Inc. develops voice artificial intelligence (AI) based software for quick service restaurants (QSRs) to automate and personalize the ordering process, driving efficiencies, and reducing customer wait times. The company through its platform automates and personalizes restaurant orders in high volume voice channels, including phone, drive thru, self-service kiosks, voice assistants, and voice assisted chat on mobile. ConverseNow Technologies, Inc. was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Austin, Texas. It has an additional location in Gainesville, Florida.

Daupler

Venture Round in 2021
First response software for utilities and public works. Reduce work load while collecting accurate data and insight into response operations. Coordinate and document response efforts to watermain breaks, sewer stoppages, street obstructions, and other service outages. We work with organizations of all sizes – from small water districts, to large municipalities. Our tools take the pain out of response processes, provide the operational insight needed, and easily integrate with existing customer service and work order management systems.

Cloverly

Seed Round in 2021
Provide tools for businesses and organizations to achieve carbon neutrality by connecting online buyers to local, high-quality renewable energy through their Sustainability-as-a-Service platform. Clean-tech startup creating a sustainability-as-a-service platform to make carbon offsets accessible for everyday activities.

ConverseNow

Seed Round in 2020
ConverseNow Technologies, Inc. develops voice artificial intelligence (AI) based software for quick service restaurants (QSRs) to automate and personalize the ordering process, driving efficiencies, and reducing customer wait times. The company through its platform automates and personalizes restaurant orders in high volume voice channels, including phone, drive thru, self-service kiosks, voice assistants, and voice assisted chat on mobile. ConverseNow Technologies, Inc. was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Austin, Texas. It has an additional location in Gainesville, Florida.

Daupler

Seed Round in 2019
First response software for utilities and public works. Reduce work load while collecting accurate data and insight into response operations. Coordinate and document response efforts to watermain breaks, sewer stoppages, street obstructions, and other service outages. We work with organizations of all sizes – from small water districts, to large municipalities. Our tools take the pain out of response processes, provide the operational insight needed, and easily integrate with existing customer service and work order management systems.

Fetch

Seed Round in 2019
Fetch was born out of the frustration of trying to rent other trucks. They hated the long lines, hidden charges for mileage and insurance, and anxiety in remembering to refill the gas tank. They just wanted to get their job done as quickly as possible. They're changing the model. Instead of quoting one price, but charging for every small add-on, they provide everything in one simple hourly price. Instead of having to travel to a rental center, they'll deliver your Fetch rental to you. Instead of outdated, hard-to-drive trucks, their vans are modern, safe, and easy to drive. You're their partner; not just a customer. Transportation should be convenient and fast. You have a job to do, and Fetch helps you get it done.

Covetool

Seed Round in 2018
Cove.tool has developed a game-changing machine learning technology that helps users discover smarter ways to make their buildings energy efficient while saving on construction cost. The software builds smart, accurate models in a tenth of the time to help users explore a range of building alternatives and sort out the best one.

LiveSource

Venture Round in 2018
LiveSource’s cloud-based supplier collaboration suite specializes in strategic sourcing and supplier performance management, as well as the facilitation of all supplier interactions up and down the supply chain. LiveSource focuses on global manufacturers in highly regulated and complex manufacturing industries and a majority of its revenue is derived from the automotive and aerospace industries.

Rachio

Series B in 2018
Rachio, Inc. provides intelligent sprinkler controllers that enable users to water landscapes smartly. It also offers Iro, a WiFi-enabled device that turns sprinklers on and off remotely, and enables users to schedule irrigation automatically based on factors, such as water budgets, local weather, soil characteristics, and more. The company also offers control and dashboard options through a smartphone application. Rachio, Inc. was founded in 2013 and is based in Denver, Colorado.

Terminus

Series B in 2017
Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Atlanta, Terminus is a pioneering company in account-based marketing. Its platform allows B2B marketers to effectively target companies and engage decision-makers through tailored digital advertising campaigns. By utilizing data from customer relationship management systems, Terminus enables marketers to run comprehensive marketing initiatives that enhance collaboration between sales and marketing teams, ultimately improving close rates and accelerating pipeline velocity. The platform is already employed by notable brands such as Dun & Bradstreet, SalesLoft, and Influitive, showcasing its effectiveness in driving success in account-based marketing strategies.

Sequr

Seed Round in 2017
Sequr, Inc. develops cloud-based physical access control system that is designed to integrate existing hardware systems into a unified platform. The company offers Access Control Portal for cloud-hosted access management; Visitor Management for access control and integrated visitor management; Mobile Access, an office access products; and Access Control Hardware that supports controllers and readers. It also provides related support services. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia. As of January 8, 2020, Sequr, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Genea.

PlushCare

Series A in 2016
PlushCare is a San Francisco-based tech startup that makes it easy to find and meet with a doctor online, even on the same day. Their mission is to provide patients with the best doctors and the best medical experience in a friendly and personalized way. The company's technology platform enables over 100,000 patients (and growing) to get care from a board-certified doctor online. With an NPS of 90 and an App Store rating of 4.9, they strive to provide the healthcare experience that patients deserve. PlushCare has also been developing Coronavirus at home testing.

Expanse

Series A in 2016
Expanse, Inc., through its platform offers data marshalling services. The company was formerly known as Qadium, Inc. and changed its name to Expanse, Inc. in October 2018. Expanse, Inc. was incorporated in 2012 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Luma

Series A in 2016
Luma Home Inc. specializes in designing and manufacturing Wi-Fi routers specifically for household networks. The company, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, addresses the growing demands of connected homes by providing products that ensure reliable and secure internet connectivity for multiple devices. Founded by Dr. Paul Judge and Mike Van Bruinisse, Luma leverages their extensive experience in networking and security to develop personalized Wi-Fi solutions. Since its inception, the company has focused on delivering fast, simple, and highly secure home networking products that cater to current and future technological needs. Luma operates as a subsidiary of First Alert, Inc.

Terminus

Series A in 2016
Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Atlanta, Terminus is a pioneering company in account-based marketing. Its platform allows B2B marketers to effectively target companies and engage decision-makers through tailored digital advertising campaigns. By utilizing data from customer relationship management systems, Terminus enables marketers to run comprehensive marketing initiatives that enhance collaboration between sales and marketing teams, ultimately improving close rates and accelerating pipeline velocity. The platform is already employed by notable brands such as Dun & Bradstreet, SalesLoft, and Influitive, showcasing its effectiveness in driving success in account-based marketing strategies.

Rachio

Series A in 2015
Rachio, Inc. provides intelligent sprinkler controllers that enable users to water landscapes smartly. It also offers Iro, a WiFi-enabled device that turns sprinklers on and off remotely, and enables users to schedule irrigation automatically based on factors, such as water budgets, local weather, soil characteristics, and more. The company also offers control and dashboard options through a smartphone application. Rachio, Inc. was founded in 2013 and is based in Denver, Colorado.

Terminus

Seed Round in 2015
Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Atlanta, Terminus is a pioneering company in account-based marketing. Its platform allows B2B marketers to effectively target companies and engage decision-makers through tailored digital advertising campaigns. By utilizing data from customer relationship management systems, Terminus enables marketers to run comprehensive marketing initiatives that enhance collaboration between sales and marketing teams, ultimately improving close rates and accelerating pipeline velocity. The platform is already employed by notable brands such as Dun & Bradstreet, SalesLoft, and Influitive, showcasing its effectiveness in driving success in account-based marketing strategies.

Infoworks.io

Series A in 2015
Infoworks' Enterprise Data Operations and Orchestration (EDO2) system was built to automate and accelerate development, deployment and orchestration of analytics projects at scale, in cloud, hybrid, multi-cloud, and premise-based environments. Through deep automation and a code-free environment, Infoworks empowers organizations to rapidly consolidate and organize enterprise data, create analytics pipelines and deploy projects to production within days – dramatically increasing business agility and accelerating time-to-value. Infoworks counts some of the world’s largest financial, retail, technology, healthcare, oil & gas, and manufacturing companies as its customers.

Expanse

Seed Round in 2015
Expanse, Inc., through its platform offers data marshalling services. The company was formerly known as Qadium, Inc. and changed its name to Expanse, Inc. in October 2018. Expanse, Inc. was incorporated in 2012 and is based in San Francisco, California.

CloudTags

Series A in 2015
CloudTags created a flexible data-driven pop-up ecosystem that engages customers on their smartphones with no app using sonic frequency sound. Retailers can sign up for a day, week, or month at locations. It was founded in 2012 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

NexDefense

Convertible Note in 2014
NexDefense specializes in cybersecurity solutions tailored for Industrial Control Systems (ICS), offering a range of proactive technology products and services. Its flagship product, Integrity™, provides engineers and operators with essential visibility and insights into the risks affecting the resilience of engineered networks, all while preserving operational productivity. This product suite is widely adopted across various sectors, including utilities, oil and gas, defense, manufacturing, mining, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, water and wastewater, and transportation. In 2013, NexDefense secured exclusive rights to commercialize the Sophia software through a licensing agreement with the Battelle Energy Alliance, leading to the development of Integrity™. This advanced platform enhances industrial production, safety, and cybersecurity by identifying and rectifying design flaws, misconfigurations, human errors, system failures, and potential malicious activities, thereby ensuring the reliability and security of critical infrastructure.

Scopely

Series A in 2014
Scopely, Inc. is a global interactive entertainment company specializing in mobile and tablet games for casual and core gamers. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Culver City, California, Scopely creates and publishes a diverse range of immersive gaming experiences based on both original and established franchises. Notable titles in its portfolio include Star Trek Fleet Command, Looney Tunes World of Mayhem, WWE Champions, The Walking Dead: Road To Survival, YAHTZEE With Buddies, and Wheel of Fortune: Free Play. The company has garnered recognition for its rapid growth and innovation, achieving over $1 billion in lifetime revenue. With operations in various international locations, including Los Angeles, Barcelona, Dublin, and Tokyo, Scopely is supported by a skilled team and a proprietary technology platform that enhances its extensive portfolio of games.

Smartvue

Series A in 2014
The Smartvue IoT video and cloud surveillance services platform transforms how telco, cable, security, storage, device manufacturers, and other industries create new value for their customers and new revenue for themselves. The end-to-end Smartvue platform as a service (PaaS) supports connected devices that require video capture, security, transport, cloud storage, management, and distribution in a simple and elegant interface, cost-effectively delivered at scale worldwide to almost any device. The company has the industry’s leading portfolio of 60 utility patents (including patents in China as well as Europe). Smartvue is financed by the Fortress Investment Group (NYSE: FIG), a diversified global investment management firm with more than $70B in assets. The Smartvue board of directors includes David Dorman (former Chairman and CEO of AT&T and current board member of PayPal, Dell, Motorola, YUM, and CVS Chairman), Art Laffer (former Economic Advisor to President Ronald Reagan and Chairman of Laffer Investments), Bert Ellis (CEO of Ellis Communications Venture Capital), Chairman Daniel Knotts (CEO of Electronic Evolutions), and Martin Renkis (former founder and CEO of Trainersoft - now IBM).

Field Squared

Seed Round in 2014
Field Squared is a leader in the field service management sector, offering a cloud-based platform that automates and streamlines field service operations. This unified Field Service Management Process Automation Platform is designed to enhance the efficiency of mobile workforces by providing real-time business intelligence, enabling companies to identify asset performance, optimize costs, and gain visibility throughout their supply chains. Based in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, Field Squared focuses on helping enterprises digitally transform their operations, allowing them to automate processes from frontline tasks to back-office systems. This innovative approach aims to eliminate unnecessary capital spending and improve overall operational effectiveness across various industries.

Blast Motion

Seed Round in 2014
Blast Motion, Inc. specializes in the development of precision motion sensors and application interfaces aimed at enhancing athletic performance. Based in Carlsbad, California, the company offers wearable motion capture technology tailored for athletes, coaches, and fitness enthusiasts. Its flagship product, the Blast ActionCam, combines a precision motion sensor with an action camera to capture various motion metrics, including acceleration, vertical height, rotation, and hang-time. In addition to this, Blast Motion provides products designed to record activities in sports such as baseball, basketball, and golf, along with related accessories. The company distributes its products through online platforms and retail outlets, focusing on delivering actionable insights that integrate motion metrics with multimedia elements like video, images, and sound.

Smartvue

Seed Round in 2013
The Smartvue IoT video and cloud surveillance services platform transforms how telco, cable, security, storage, device manufacturers, and other industries create new value for their customers and new revenue for themselves. The end-to-end Smartvue platform as a service (PaaS) supports connected devices that require video capture, security, transport, cloud storage, management, and distribution in a simple and elegant interface, cost-effectively delivered at scale worldwide to almost any device. The company has the industry’s leading portfolio of 60 utility patents (including patents in China as well as Europe). Smartvue is financed by the Fortress Investment Group (NYSE: FIG), a diversified global investment management firm with more than $70B in assets. The Smartvue board of directors includes David Dorman (former Chairman and CEO of AT&T and current board member of PayPal, Dell, Motorola, YUM, and CVS Chairman), Art Laffer (former Economic Advisor to President Ronald Reagan and Chairman of Laffer Investments), Bert Ellis (CEO of Ellis Communications Venture Capital), Chairman Daniel Knotts (CEO of Electronic Evolutions), and Martin Renkis (former founder and CEO of Trainersoft - now IBM).

Inform Inc

Seed Round in 2012
Inform, Inc. is a digital media company that operates an online news and information video platform, specializing in personalized content delivery and performance-based monetization for advertisers and publishers. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with additional offices in California and New York, the company provides a suite of technological solutions that facilitate the embedding and distribution of video content for premium publishers. Its offerings include Perfect Pixel for seamless video integration, the Inform video library, and automated solutions like Editor’s Choice and Wire Match that enhance content engagement. Inform's Digital Media Exchange connects over 500 content partners across various verticals, delivering a significant volume of premium video to a wide network of publishing partners. The platform reaches approximately 200 million unique users monthly, generating over 1 billion video views annually, thereby creating valuable advertising opportunities in a brand-safe environment. Inform, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Bright Mountain Media, Inc. since 2019.

Tower Cloud

Venture Round in 2012
Tower Cloud provides telecom backhaul services to wireless carriers. The company builds and operates fiber optic and wireless networks to connect cellular towers to the wireless carriers' mobile switching centers. Wireless carriers utilize Ethernet and Sonet T-1 broadband capacity provided by Tower Cloud to manage the exploding volume of voice and data traffic on their cellular networks. Tower Cloud currently operates backhaul networks in the greater Orlando, FL and Miami, FL markets and is in the process of constructing a new network in Atlanta, GA. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in St. Petersburg, FL.

Tower Cloud

Venture Round in 2011
Tower Cloud provides telecom backhaul services to wireless carriers. The company builds and operates fiber optic and wireless networks to connect cellular towers to the wireless carriers' mobile switching centers. Wireless carriers utilize Ethernet and Sonet T-1 broadband capacity provided by Tower Cloud to manage the exploding volume of voice and data traffic on their cellular networks. Tower Cloud currently operates backhaul networks in the greater Orlando, FL and Miami, FL markets and is in the process of constructing a new network in Atlanta, GA. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in St. Petersburg, FL.

Silver Tail Systems

Series B in 2011
Silver Tail Systems is the leading provider of predictive analytics to detect and prevent fraud and abuse on websites. Business logic abuse is a rising concern as its extremely difficult to detect and stop, but these hijack threats, velocity attacks and gaming schemes are costing companies millions, if not billions in online fraud. Silver Tail Forensics and Mitigation products use a new generation of detection, efficient investigation and real-time mitigation of events to track suspicious behavior and divert the bad actors, leaving legitimate users unaffected.

Silver Tail Systems

Series A in 2008
Silver Tail Systems is the leading provider of predictive analytics to detect and prevent fraud and abuse on websites. Business logic abuse is a rising concern as its extremely difficult to detect and stop, but these hijack threats, velocity attacks and gaming schemes are costing companies millions, if not billions in online fraud. Silver Tail Forensics and Mitigation products use a new generation of detection, efficient investigation and real-time mitigation of events to track suspicious behavior and divert the bad actors, leaving legitimate users unaffected.

Firethorn

Venture Round in 2006
Firethorn Holdings LLC provides mobile financial services. The company offers a certified application embedded on select wireless handsets, which enables financial institutions and merchants to deliver branded services to consumers via the mobile device; wireless operators to deliver consumer-convenient and mass-market applications to subscribers; and mobile device users to access and add multiple financial relationships with single password. It integrates application-based banking, bill payment, remote and proximity payments, coupons, marketing, ticketing, and money transfers. The company also provides mobile financial services platform for financial institutions and mobile network operators. In addition, its services include experience in wireless communications, banking, and electronic payments; implementation; customer support; training; and marketing. The company was founded in 2001 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia. As of December 2007, Firethorn Holdings LLC operates as a subsidiary of QUALCOMM, Inc.