# Kno

> Kno built touchscreen textbooks and study tools for college students before Intel acquired the education startup in 2013.

## Why it is interesting

The dual-screen tablet textbook startup pivoted to software after hardware proved costly — Intel bought the content platform for its education division.

## Profile

- **Stage:** acquired
- **Status:** acquired
- **Industries:** edtech, consumer
- **Coverage:** full
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-24

## Key facts

- Series C (Apr 2011): $30M with First Round, Floodgate, a16z — EdSurge
- Exit (Nov 2013): Acquired by Intel — press

## Investors in our directory

- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/fund/andreessen-horowitz
- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/fund/first-round

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- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/2026-a16z-hot-portfolio-companies

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