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Knack
A technology that enables college students to build skills for success in the classroom and 21st-century workplace
About Knack
Knack is an innovative peer tutoring platform designed to enhance student success by connecting learners with high-achieving tutors. Operating primarily in the higher education market, Knack serves academic units, colleges, and departments by offering targeted support for specific student populations. The platform facilitates tutoring sessions that often occur outside traditional work hours, making it accessible and convenient for students. Knack's business model focuses on partnering with educational institutions to provide a scalable solution for peer-to-peer interactions, thereby improving student outcomes and retention rates. The company generates revenue through institutional partnerships and service fees. By leveraging technology, Knack not only helps students succeed academically but also provides meaningful employment opportunities for high-achieving students who serve as tutors. This dual benefit aligns with the strategic goals of educational institutions, making Knack a valuable partner in the academic ecosystem.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2016
- Headquarters
- Miami, United States
- Employees
- 1,275
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 88.1/100
- Industry
- Education
- Sub-industry
- Learning Tools and Resources
- Sector
- Edtech, Higher Education, Tutoring and Homework
- Business model
- SaaS
- Client focus
- b2b, b2c
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES B✓Equity / VC | Oct 2025 | — | — | New Markets Venture Partners | ↗ |
| SERIES A✓Equity / VC | Feb 2023 | $11M | $45M | Undisclosed | ↗ |
Financials
Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Knack is 50K monthly website visits, down 68.8% over the last three months. Knack's team grew 2.9% over the past year.
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Investors
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Seed15 investors entered at this stage
TiE Angels
Elysium Venture Capital
Thomas DiBenedetto
MacroTechnology Works
Bisk Ventures
Douglas Feirstein
Precursor Ventures
Jeffrey Vinik
Village Capital- BCBellini Capital
- LOLynn Family Office
- ALAlex Lavoie
- JAJeff Atwater
Jon Chapman
Miami Angels
Series A1 investor entered at this stage
New Markets Venture Partners
Other known investors3 additional known investors
ASU RealmSpark
Bridge Angel Investors
VilCap Investments
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