Knollwood Investment Advisory

Knollwood Investment Advisory, based in Hunt Valley/Cockeysville, Maryland, invests in established and emerging venture capital and private equity fund managers, directly in expansion-stage venture-backed companies, and in secondary investments. The firm leverages nearly three decades of experience and a global network to provide capital, resources, and expertise for portfolio company scaling, with direct investments typically spanning Series A to pre-IPO across all sectors. Additionally, Knollwood offers investment advisory services with personalized strategies for individual and institutional clients, emphasizing privacy, compliance, and trust. The organization operates with 26 employees and reported $5.7 million in revenue. Leadership includes CEO and CIO Kevin Irwin and Co-Founder and Managing Director Mark Lanigan. Knollwood Investment Advisory was founded in 1990, with Mark Lanigan recognized as a co-founder.