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Knowde is a digital marketplace that connects buyers and suppliers in the chemical industry. It offers the world’s largest online catalog of chemicals, ingredients, and polymers with over 8,000 suppliers, and lets buyers search, sample, quote, and purchase all in one place, with a concierge service to handle transaction details. The platform stands out through its global supplier network, broad catalog, and value-added concierge support, with a focus on sustainability-related suppliers across sectors like automotive, agriculture, packaging, and connectivity. Its goal is to simplify and speed up chemical sourcing by providing a single online marketplace where buyers and suppliers can compare, sample, quote, and transact efficiently on a global scale.
About Knowde
Industries
Data & Analytics
Industrial & Manufacturing
Enterprise Software
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Series C
Total Funding
$180.8M
Headquarters
San Jose, California
Founded
2017
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Knowde's 2026 site emphasizes AI for industrial operations, matching buyer demand.
- Customer and blog pages updated in 2026 suggest active product marketing and shipping.
- The Treatt launch and Executive Summit 2025 show ongoing enterprise-sales momentum.
What critics are saying
- Series C closed at a valuation cut in 2025, signaling weak growth confidence.
- Knowde still relies on few public customer wins; pipeline risk stays concentrated.
- Chemical software incumbents like SAP can bundle similar workflows and compress Knowde's moat.
What makes Knowde unique
- Knowde pairs marketplace search with master data management and custom storefront software.
- SAP-certified S/4HANA MDG connector, launched September 2024, deepens enterprise integration.
- Treatt chose Knowde for its first-ever digital sales channel in May 2025.
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Funding
Total Funding
$180.8M
Above
Industry Average
Funded Over
6 Rounds
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Professional Development Budget
Remote Work Options
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↑ 3%1 year growth
↑ 3%2 year growth
↑ 3%At the Knowde Executive Summit 2015, Knowde co-founder and CEO Ali Amin-Javaheri addressed the most trending topic in chemicals and ingredients today: AI.
That's why Knowde is proud to announce the launch of its new SAP-certified S/4HANA MDG connector, designed to streamline product data management and enhance workflow efficiency for manufacturers, suppliers and distributors.
Knowde recently announced the company has closed a $60 million Series C funding round led by Blue Cloud Ventures, Point72 Private Investments, and Socium Ventures.
Knowde, a B2B digital marketplace for the chemical industry, secured $60 million in a Series C funding round, bringing its total funding to $175 million. The company plans to use the funds to enhance its AI-backed master data management platform and develop new vertical applications. Companies like Kalustyan Corp. and Quadra Corp. use Knowde’s technology to digitize and manage complex product data, improving customer engagement and searchability.
Knowde, the only venture-backed chemical software company, has closed a $60 million Series C funding round led by Blue Cloud Ventures, Point72 Private Investments, and Socium Ventures. Existing investors, including Sequoia Capital, also participated. Knowde has raised $175 million to date.
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About Knowde
Industries
Data & Analytics
Industrial & Manufacturing
Enterprise Software
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Series C
Total Funding
$180.8M
Headquarters
San Jose, California
Founded
2017
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