Knockout Capital

What is Knockout Capital?

Knockout Capital is a Los Angeles-based family office focusing on venture capital investments. They center their investment strategy on finding startups at the intersection of automation and scalable platforms. Yearly, their goal is to invest in over 100 startups exhibiting established annual recurring revenue (ARR), which they locate through mechanisms such as crowdfunding platforms or co-investment opportunities.

Their maximum investment amount is $250,000, with a minimum of $2,000 and a sweet spot around $100,000. The fund specializes in various stages of a company's growth, starting from Pre-Seed through to Pre-IPO, including Seed, Series A, Series B, and Series C investment rounds.

Crossing numerous industries, Knockout Capital has a particular interest in Internet of Things (IoT) & Wearables, Web Security & Privacy, and Robotics. In the vertical of Robotics domain, they have demonstrated specific interest in startups that integrate clean energy, food technology, and water.

However, they avoid investments in anything they deem monotonous or without a differential factor, including FDA Class III designated products.

On their website, they outline their role as a consumer strategist fund driven by research and event-driven signals that inform their decision-making in the public markets. They emphasize their belief in the private markets as a catalyst for public sentiment, citing partnerships with global conglomerates, various venture firms, and syndicates.

Their investments are characterized by small moves aimed at generating a significant impact, with a clear indication of how private market engagements influence broader market perceptions.

What they say:

We invest in startups defined by automation and platforms that scale. We aim for 100+ startups per year with established ARR via crowdfunding or co-investment.