Knowde is an online marketplace that connects businesses with over 230,000 chemicals and raw ingredients from more than 8,000 suppliers, facilitating the sourcing process through direct communication and streamlined transactions. The platform addresses the challenge of ingredient procurement by providing instant access to product catalogs, samples, and quotes, enabling faster decision-making for industries such as healthcare, agriculture, and consumer goods.
Funding
$60M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Sourcing chemicals and raw ingredients is often a time-consuming process, requiring businesses to navigate disparate supplier websites, outdated catalogs, and complex communication channels. This fragmented landscape makes it difficult to quickly identify the right materials, request samples, and obtain competitive quotes, ultimately slowing down product development and innovation.
Solution
Knowde is an online marketplace that centralizes the sourcing of chemicals, ingredients, and polymers, connecting businesses with a vast network of suppliers through a single platform. The platform provides instant access to comprehensive product catalogs from thousands of suppliers, enabling users to efficiently search, filter, and compare materials. Knowde streamlines the procurement process by facilitating direct communication with supplier experts, simplifying sample requests, and expediting quote acquisition. By consolidating these functionalities, Knowde empowers businesses to accelerate their sourcing workflows, foster collaboration, and drive innovation in industries ranging from healthcare to consumer goods.
Target Audience
Knowde primarily serves procurement teams, R&D departments, and product developers across industries such as adhesives & sealants, agriculture, automotive, consumer goods, healthcare, and personal care.
Features
- Access to over 230,000 chemicals and raw ingredients.
- Digital storefronts for over 8,000 suppliers.
- Advanced search and filtering capabilities to quickly identify specific materials.
- Direct communication channels to connect with supplier experts.
- Streamlined process for requesting samples and obtaining quotes.
- Access to supplier documents and starter formulations.