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The Knot

The Knot

Private
Chevy Chase, MarylandConsumer & Commercehttps://www.theknot.com/

Last Round

Buyout/LBO

Sep 25, 2018

Est. Valuation

$933M

Total Funding Raised

$1.6M

Company Overview

The Knot is an operating company that provides a comprehensive digital platform for wedding planning, including vendor marketplaces, personalized wedding websites, registry services, and editorial content.

Sector

Consumer & Commerce

Verticals

Digital Advertising, Event Management, E-commerce, Vertical SaaS

Business Model

B2B2C

Customer Profile

Subscription SaaS, Data as a Service, Payment Processing Fee

AI Layer

Application

Keywords

wedding marketplacewedding planningwedding vendorswedding registrywedding website builderlead generationvertical SaaSevent management softwarewedding invitationswedding techbridal marketplacewedding planner appwedding vendor directoryB2B2C marketplaceevent planning tools

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The Knot Comparables

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The Knot comparables — related companies by embedding similarity
CompanySimilarityMarket Cap
The Knot Worldwide
97%
Zola
84%
Bridebook
77%

The Knot Funding Rounds

Historical fundraising activity

Data table
RoundDateAmount RaisedValuationInvestorsSources
Buyout/LBOSep 25, 2018
IPODec 2, 1999
VC RoundApr 1, 1999
VC RoundApr 1, 1998
SeedJun 1, 1996

The Knot Investors

Notable investors and investment history

The Knot investors
InvestorRounds
PermiraBuyout/LBO
Spectrum EquityBuyout/LBO
Hummer Winblad Venture PartnersVC Round

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  • Dec 2, 1999

    $35M raised in IPO round.

  • Apr 1, 1999

    $15M round led by QVC, Inc.

The Knot Filings

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Is The Knot a public or private company?

The Knot is a private company.

What is the current stock price of The Knot?

The Knot is a private company with no public stock price. No recent secondary market data is available.

How much is The Knot worth (valuation)?

The Knot's valuation is estimated at $933.0M based on funding round data.

Can I buy The Knot stock?

The Knot shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors. Visit https://www.caplight.com to learn more.

When was The Knot's last funding round?

The Knot's most recent funding round was Buyout/LBO on September 25, 2018.

Who are the main investors in The Knot?

Key investors in The Knot include Permira, Spectrum Equity, Hummer Winblad Venture Partners.

Will The Knot IPO soon?

No public IPO plans have been announced for The Knot.

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersChevy Chase, Maryland
Employee Range2
Year Founded1996
Last FundingSep 25, 2018

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