Joe Knowles

Joe Knowles has a diverse work experience in the investment industry. Joe joined Smedvig Capital in 2015 as an Associate, and subsequently served as a Senior Associate from 2017 to 2020. In 2019, they were promoted to the position of Principal, where they contributed to the growth of over 70 companies through Series A/B investment rounds. Joe progressed further in their career at Smedvig Capital and became a Partner in February 2022.

In addition to their role at Smedvig Capital, Joe also holds important positions in other companies. Joe became a Board Member at Lunio in August 2022. Furthermore, they have been an Angel Investor for various companies including Ai Build, Kuai Commerce, Engineius, YardLink, and Yumpingo. At Yumpingo, they also served as a Director, leading a £6 million Series A investment.

Joe's involvement in the investment sector extends to their role as a Director at Spirable, where they led a £6 million Series A investment and subsequent exit to Genius Sports. Joe was also a Board Observer at Masabi and Adzuna, demonstrating their active engagement in diverse technological and business ventures.

Overall, Joe Knowles' work experience showcases their expertise in venture capital and their ability to contribute to the growth of companies at various stages of development.

Joe Knowles attended the University of Bristol from 2007 to 2012, where they pursued a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) degree in Mechanical and Process Engineering.