K1 Investment Management

Venture Capital Active Manhattan Beach, United States Est. 2011
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Last updated 2026-06-18
Portfolio
5
in our dataset
Rounds participated
10
Rounds led
3
Rounds' value
$534.5M
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
G Round, B Round, A Round, C Round, F Round, D Round, E Round

About

K1 Investment Management is a private equity investment firm focusing on high-growth enterprise software companies globally. K1 seeks to help dynamic businesses achieve successful outcomes by identifying and executing organic and acquisition-based growth opportunities that position its companies as industry leaders. K1 typically invests alongside strong management teams that continue to guide their organizations on a day-to-day basis. K1s investments vary in the level of ownership in order to meet the needs of entrepreneurs and managers.

Portfolio · 5

Pentera
Automated Security Validation
Led ★ 1 round $150.0M committed Latest: 2022-01
IRONSCALES
AI-driven Email Security Platform
Led ★ 3 rounds $85.5M committed Latest: 2021-12
ControlUp
Server Management Console
3 rounds $137.0M committed Latest: 2021-11
Atera Networks
Comprehensive Software Solution for Managed Service Providers
Led ★ 2 rounds $102.0M committed Latest: 2021-07
Graduway
Alumni Networking Solutions
1 round $60.0M committed Latest: 2019-07

Investment activity

Portfolio by sector

Business Software3
Cyber Security2
Media & Entertainment Technologies1

Q&A

What is K1 Investment Management's primary investment focus?
K1 Investment Management is a private equity investment firm that focuses on high-growth enterprise software companies globally.
Which investment stages does K1 Investment Management typically participate in?
K1 Investment Management participates in a range of investment stages including A, B, C, D, E, F, and G Rounds.
Can you name some of K1 Investment Management's portfolio companies?
K1 Investment Management's portfolio includes companies such as Pentera, which specializes in automated security validation, and ControlUp, a server management console.
What is K1 Investment Management's investment activity in the Cyber Security sector?
K1 Investment Management has made 4 investment rounds in the Cyber Security sector, with two portfolio companies in this area, including IRONSCALES.
What is K1 Investment Management's investment activity in the Business Software sector?
K1 Investment Management has made 8 investment rounds in the Business Software sector, with three portfolio companies in this area, including Atera Networks.
When was K1 Investment Management founded?
K1 Investment Management was founded in 2011.
Who is a key founder at K1 Investment Management?
Neil Malik is the Founder & CEO of K1 Investment Management.
What is the typical investment range for K1 Investment Management?
K1 Investment Management's investment range is typically between $6.5M and $150M.
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