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Knowhere is a technology company.
Knowhere operates an AI-driven platform designed to synthesize news content from diverse sources, delivering factual and non-partisan information at scale. The company leverages advanced machine learning techniques to identify and mitigate inherent human biases in reporting. Its core product provides multiple perspectives on current events, aiming to present a comprehensive and objective overview of the news landscape.
The company was founded in 2015 by Nathaniel Barling, who serves as CEO, alongside COO Alexandre Elkrief and CTO Dylan Rhodes. Their collective insight arose from the pervasive issue of partisan echo chambers in contemporary media. The founders envisioned a technological solution to combat the subjective nature of human reporting, striving to restore journalistic integrity and provide an unbiased alternative for news consumption.
Knowhere serves individuals who seek transparent, community-first news free from political alignment. The company's long-term vision is to cultivate a more informed and discerning public by offering access to thoroughly synthesized and balanced reporting. It endeavors to redefine how news is consumed, emphasizing data-driven objectivity as a cornerstone for fostering enlightened public discourse.
Knowhere has raised $1.8M across 1 funding round.
Knowhere has raised $1.8M in total across 1 funding round.
Knowhere, Inc. is a Tokyo-based technology startup founded in 2020 that develops AI-powered applications for sports training, primarily focusing on baseball to create data-driven environments where anyone can improve at sports.[2] The company builds smartphone apps that analyze body movements, track metrics like ball rotations, and provide automated AI feedback to enhance training efficiency beyond traditional human-dependent methods.[2] It serves athletes, coaches, and sports enthusiasts, solving the problem of inefficient, experience-based training by leveraging big data and algorithms for precise, scalable performance improvement.[2] Knowhere has shown growth momentum through a June 2022 funding round of approximately 100 million yen ($750,000) from investors including Yuki Saito Inc., Open Network Lab-ESG, GameWith, East Ventures, and Skyland Ventures, enabling expansion of its AI tech in sports and potentially e-sports.[2]
Knowhere was founded in September 2020 by CEO Hisashi Ito in Minato-ku, Tokyo, with the mission to promote digital applications in sports and "create an environment where everyone could become good at sports."[2] The idea emerged from recognizing limitations in traditional baseball training, which relies heavily on subjective human experience; the company pivoted to AI and big data to standardize and optimize training.[2] Early traction included development of services tested at locations like Gaienmae Baseball Gym, culminating in the 2022 funding round that validated its approach and attracted sports industry backers like former pro baseball player Yuki Saito's firm and gaming/esports player GameWith.[2]
Knowhere rides the wave of AI in sports analytics, a trend fueled by advances in computer vision, mobile sensors, and big data, which are transforming training from anecdotal to quantifiable.[2] Timing is ideal amid rising esports popularity and post-pandemic demand for remote, tech-enabled fitness, with market forces like investor interest in sports tech (evident in its funding) and partnerships with gyms amplifying growth.[2] It influences the ecosystem by pioneering AI feedback loops in niche sports like baseball, potentially standardizing data-driven coaching globally and inspiring crossovers to esports infrastructure, as noted by GameWith's CEO.[2]
Knowhere is poised to expand its AI apps beyond baseball into esports and other sports, leveraging its 2022 funding to refine feedback algorithms and partner with more venues.[2] Trends like wearable tech integration, real-time analytics, and global esports growth will shape its path, potentially disrupting $10B+ sports training markets. Its influence may evolve from a baseball specialist to a broader sports AI leader, standardizing data-driven excellence and making elite training accessible—echoing its founding mission to empower anyone to excel in sports.[2]
Knowhere has raised $1.8M in total across 1 funding round.
Knowhere's investors include Abstract Ventures, CrunchFund, Danhua Capital, Day One Ventures, Struck Capital.
Knowhere has raised $1.8M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $1.8M Seed in April 2018.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2026 | Beep | $850K Series A | — | Sandeep Johri, Vipul Prakash, Knowhere Ventures, Lead Angels, Pacific Global Solutions |
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2018 | $1.8M Seed | Abstract Ventures, CrunchFund, Danhua Capital, Day One Ventures, Struck Capital |