What is Knockri?
Knockri operates at the intersection of artificial intelligence and organizational psychology, providing a sophisticated video-based assessment tool designed to mitigate unconscious bias in the hiring process. By quantifying essential soft skills such as empathy, confidence, and communication, the platform enables recruiters to shortlist candidates based on objective performance metrics rather than subjective screening. This approach not only streamlines the early-stage recruitment workflow but also significantly enhances workforce diversity and quality of hire. As enterprises increasingly prioritize equitable hiring practices, Knockri's technology serves as a vital infrastructure component for modern talent acquisition teams seeking to eliminate inefficiencies and improve candidate selection accuracy.
How much funding has Knockri raised?
Knockri has raised a total of $4.7M across 2 funding rounds:
Angel/Seed
$2.5M
Angel/Seed
$2.1M
Angel/Seed (2020): $2.2M with participation from Bertelsmann Investments, Grand Ventures, and Differential Ventures
Angel/Seed (2020): $2.5M, investors not publicly disclosed
Key Investors in Knockri
Grand Ventures
Grand Ventures is an investment firm that supports visionary founders disrupting large markets through software, focusing on early-stage B2B technology companies in North America.
Bertelsmann Investments
A global venture capital arm of Bertelsmann, specializing in digital media, education, and services, providing strategic backing to high-growth technology startups.
Differential Ventures
A venture capital firm focused on early-stage data-centric startups, providing capital and operational expertise to companies leveraging machine learning and AI.
What's next for Knockri?
Looking ahead, the strategic deployment of this capital will likely focus on deepening the platform's AI capabilities and broadening its integration ecosystem. As the company transitions from its early-stage growth phase into a more mature enterprise-level operation, the focus will shift toward scaling its sales infrastructure and enhancing the predictive analytics engine that powers its assessment models. By continuing to refine its video intelligence algorithms, Knockri aims to set a new industry standard for bias-free, data-driven recruitment. The company is poised to capitalize on the global shift toward remote and hybrid hiring, where the need for scalable, automated, and fair evaluation tools has never been more pronounced.
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