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McKnight Foundation

McKnight Foundation

Minneapolis, Minnesotamcknight.org

Overview

The McKnight Foundation, a Minnesota-based family foundation, advances a more just, creative, and abundant future where people and planet thrive . Established in 1953, the McKnight Foundation is deeply committed to advancing climate solutions in the Midwest; building an equitable and inclusive Minnesota; and supporting the arts and culture in Minnesota, neuroscience, and international crop research .

Year Founded

1953

AUM

$2.5B

Portfolio Companies

3

Investments

McKnight Foundation investments
CompanyDateStageLead
ArcadiaAug 2018Series BCo-investor
PhotosynQOct 2016GrantCo-investor
NotaMay 2024GrantCo-investor

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FAQ

Where is McKnight Foundation based?

McKnight Foundation is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States.

When was McKnight Foundation founded?

McKnight Foundation was founded in 1953.

How many portfolio companies does McKnight Foundation have?

McKnight Foundation has 3 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in McKnight Foundation's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Arcadia, PhotosynQ, Nota.

What was McKnight Foundation's most recent investment shown here?

McKnight Foundation's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Nota in 2024.

What sectors does McKnight Foundation focus on?

McKnight Foundation focuses on Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences.

What company stages does McKnight Foundation focus on?

Stage focus information for McKnight Foundation is not publicly available.

What is McKnight Foundation's AUM?

McKnight Foundation's assets under management are estimated between $1.0B and $10.0B.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersMinneapolis, Minnesota
Year Founded1953
AUM$2.5B

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