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Backing Founders. Building Category Leaders.

K1 is one of the largest investors in small-cap AI-powered software.

Headquartered in Manhattan Beach, California, K1 partners early with founders and management teams to build category leaders that deploy AI-powered, mission-critical systems of record for enterprise clients globally.

2025 Year In Review

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Pippa Begg
Pippa Begg
Co-Founder & CEO
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We partnered with K1 because of their entrepreneurial spirit, operational experience in scaling companies, and their investments in AI. K1 has a history of building category leaders, and we are excited to leverage their experience to strengthen our product offering.

Steve Marsh
Founder
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The partnership with K1 has allowed us to grow 10X bigger than we were before.

Tim Turner
Co-Founder & CEO
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K1 was an invaluable partner on this journey. They brought deep domain knowledge and strategic clarity to the table, empowering our team to scale operationally while staying rooted in our mission.

David Whyte
Co-Founder & CEO
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The investment from K1 and subsequent partnership were critical for Irwin to scale as quickly as we did. K1’s strategic guidance and operational support – as well as their domain experience in enterprise software – have been instrumental in our growth trajectory and this ultimate sale to FactSet.

James Quigley
Founder
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From our early days to this remarkable exit, K1’s commitment has been a driving force behind GoCanvas success. Their belief in our mission and their experience were pivotal in driving our growth. This exit is a testament to the dedication and synergy of both teams.

Ganesh Shankar
Co-Founder & CEO
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K1 will push you to build the best business you can, and will walk right beside you on the entire journey.

Ashish Khot
Founder & CEO
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K1 believed in our vision from day one and invested the time and resources to accelerate our growth. They helped me build the right foundation, the right team, the right processes, and ultimately scalable, customer-focused products – enabling us to scale faster than we would have on our own.

Dmitry Dontov
Founder & CEO
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At Spin.AI, our mission is to eliminate SaaS security risks before they become real-world breaches. K1 understands both the urgency and complexity of securing modern SaaS environments — and brings operational experience to help us scale securely and strategically. Together, we’re working to set a new standard in SaaS security for modern enterprises.

Michael Farlekas
Chief Executive Officer
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Joining the K1 portfolio has been nothing less than amazing. K1’s ecosystem of advisors, strategic approach to value creation, and ability to attract leading talent have allowed us to align on both strategy and execution seamlessly.

Michele Shepard
Chief Revenue Officer
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I’m thrilled to be part of the innovative team at Emburse and the broader K1 portfolio. The collaborative spirit here, combined with K1’s strategic support, helps create an environment to drive growth as we seek to transform the finance industry together.

Maureen Schumacher
Chief Marketing Officer
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When K1 recruiting calls, get ready for your life to change. Smarsh’s leadership, technology, and culture immediately drew me in. With K1’s backing and their focus on B2B software, it’s an incredible opportunity to drive both growth and innovation.

Ashley Mehlman
Chief Financial Officer
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The opportunity to join Simpro was one I couldn’t pass up. I was deeply impressed by K1’s focused investment strategy and Simpro’s leadership team, paired with a leading software for the trades industry, all during an exciting time of transformation and growth within the sector.

Dara Brenner
Chief Product Officer
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I’m thrilled to have joined Employ. Being part of K1, known for its commitment to scaling software companies, is an incredible opportunity. I look forward to leveraging K1’s experience to drive innovation and push the boundaries of what’s possible in talent acquisition.

Jeff Dickerson
Chief Executive Officer
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Our mission is simple — empower resale merchants to move inventory seamlessly and capture more value with every transaction. Partnering with K1 gives us the resources and operational support to scale faster and expand our impact across commerce ecosystems.

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