Chresten Knaff

Head of European Tech PE at KKR

📍 Cupertino, California, United States🔄 Updated September 2026💼 20 investments📅 12 years investing🗓 Last invested Jan 2026𝕏 @upgrade_to_unlock
Angel investor🌍 United States20+ investmentsInvested this year
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Board Member
Jan 2026
Techone bestaat uit een groep communicatie-, managed IT- en beveiligingsondernemingen die bij elkaar passen, gepassioneerd zijn over wat we doen en actief samenwerken om de beste klantenervaring te kunnen realiseren. Wij geloven dat schaalgrootte de sleutel tot succes is in de huidige communicatie-, managed IT- en beveiligingsmarkt door de toenemende complexiteit in aanbod van producten, diensten en technologieën. Door als groep actief samen te werken, maar tegelijkertijd aandacht te besteden aan de lokale en persoonlijke benadering van onze klanten, geloven wij dat we kleine en middelgrote Nederlandse ondernemingen zo goed mogelijk kunnen bedienen. Techone moedigt haar bedrijven aan om kennis, ervaring en technologie uit te wisselen om zo samen verder te kunnen groeien. Bovendien ondersteunen wij onze bedrijven op het gebied van productontwikkeling, overhead (o.a. HR en finance) en techniek. Bovenal creëren we een werkomgeving waarin onze medewerkers graag willen werken en waarin zij de mogelijkheid hebben om hun volledige potentieel te kunnen benutten.
Board Member
Oct 2024
We believe that technology should always start with you. Finago is growing its footprint of financial, people, and business operations software solutions in the Nordics. But we are more than software. We help accounting offices and companies of all sizes to stay one step ahead. Headquartered in Espoo, Finland, with offices in Norway and Sweden, Finago is home to over 800 experts, and growing. Check out our career opportunities at https://finago.com/life-at-finago/ Finago – empowering you to do more of what you love.
Board Member
Oct 2024
Accountor Software is driven by empowering Nordic businesses to thrive with innovative solutions that make work more efficient and effortless. We are dedicated to helping organisations simplify their operations through comprehensive financial and people management software.​
Board Member
Oct 2023
Simon & Schuster is a global leader in the field of general interest publishing, providing consumers worldwide with a diverse range of quality books across a wide variety of genres and printed and digital formats.
Board Member
Mar 2022
Supply chains are growing more complex by the day. Körber uniquely provides a broad range of proven, end-to-end supply chain solutions fitting any business size, strategy or appetite for growth. Our customers conquer the complexity of the supply chain thanks to our portfolio that includes software, automation, mail and parcel solutions, voice solutions, robotics, and materials handling – plus the expertise to tie it all together. Körber helps to manage the supply chain as a competitive advantage. Conquer supply chain complexity – with Körber. The Business Area Supply Chain is part of the global technology group Körber. https://www.koerber-supplychain.com/ https://www.koerber-supplychain-software.com/en
Board Member
Mar 2022
Körbers supply chain software business is your trusted global partner, promising to deliver efficiency and cost savings from day one. Regardless of your industry or business size, our flexible, agile and innovative solutions are designed to help you achieve your strategic goals now and in the future. As a globally recognized leader in software solutions, we are committed to helping our customers navigate the escalating complexities of the supply chain. As these pressures grow, so does the competition, and our customers must move faster to stay ahead. Technology plays a pivotal role, yet without a comprehensive holistic strategy, it can introduce more complexity. And this is where we come in.
Board Member
Mar 2022
We relentlessly make supply chains better. For everyone. No matter your business size. Whatever your goal. No matter the challenge. No matter your starting point. We will meet you where you are to create the future you need. With a portfolio of adaptable solutions, we empower businesses of all sizes to simplify operations, optimize efficiency and drive measurable impact. Infios serves more than 5,000 customers across 70 countries, delivering adaptable and innovative technologies that evolve with changing business needs.
Board Member
May 2021
Ensora Health partners with mental, behavioral, and rehabilitative therapy practices to remove administrative complexity and strengthen long-term success. We support over 200,000 providers and 28,000 practices, helping teams spend less time on systems and more time with clients. We simplify the realities of therapy work with solutions that reduce friction, minimize workarounds, and bring clarity to growing teams; all so practitioners can get back to the moments that matter. Our core EHR products: TheraNest Built for mental health therapists. TheraNest helps you finish notes faster, move through your day with fewer interruptions, and stay present with clients. You’ll end your day on time with energy to spare. Fusion Built for physical, occupational, and speech therapists. Fast documentation, flexible scheduling across disciplines, and tools that keep teams moving in step at your clinic, home health, school, or wherever care happens. Add‑ons that can help drive practice success: - AI Session Assistant - Custom documentation - Intelligent scheduling - Billing & revenue cycle management (RCM) - HIPAA-compliant telehealth - Credit card processing - eRx ...and more
Investor
Apr 2021
Box (NYSE:BOX) is the Intelligent Content Cloud, a single platform that enables organizations to fuel collaboration, manage the entire content lifecycle, secure critical content, and transform business workflows with enterprise AI. Founded in 2005, Box simplifies work for leading global organizations, including AstraZeneca, JLL, Morgan Stanley, and Nationwide. Box is headquartered in Redwood City, CA, with offices across the United States, Europe, and Asia. Visit box.com to learn more. And visit box.org to learn more about how Box empowers nonprofits to fulfill their missions.
Board Member
Sep 2018
As the largest audiobook publisher in the world, RBmedia has over 80,000 audiobooks and publishes over 9,000 new titles every year. Our powerful digital retail and library distribution network reaches millions of listeners around the globe—at home, in the car, and everywhere their mobiles devices go. Our titles are available on leading audio platforms, including Audible, Spotify, Apple, Google Play, Audiobooks.com, Storytel, OverDrive, Hoopla, and many more. RBmedia is owned by H.I.G. Capital and Francisco Partners. To learn more about RBmedia, visit www.rbmediaglobal.com.
Board Observer
Sep 2016
Calabrio is a trusted ally to leading brands. The digital foundation of a customer-centric contact center, the Calabrio ONE workforce performance suite helps enrich and understand human interactions, empowering your contact center as a brand guardian.​ We maximize agent performance, exceed customer expectations, and boost workforce efficiency using connected data, AI-fueled analytics, automated workforce management, and personalized coaching.​ Only Calabrio ONE unites workforce optimization (WFO), agent engagement and business intelligence solutions into a true-cloud, fully integrated suite that adapts to your business.
Board Observer
Aug 2014
Mitchell International, Inc. delivers smart technology solutions and services to the auto insurance, collision repair and workers’ compensation markets. Through deep industry expertise, connections throughout the insurance ecosystem and advanced technology such as artificial intelligence, extended reality and cloud-based solutions, Mitchell enables its customers and clients to succeed in today’s ever-changing environment. Each month, Mitchell processes tens of millions of transactions for more than 300 insurance providers, 20,000 collision repair facilities and 70,000 pharmacies. Its comprehensive solution and service portfolio empowers clients to restore lives after a challenging event. Together with Coventry and Genex Services, Mitchell is part of the Enlyte family of businesses. For more information, please visit www.mitchell.com.
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2026
Board Member
Jan 2026
Techone bestaat uit een groep communicatie-, managed IT- en beveiligingsondernemingen die bij elkaar passen, gepassioneerd zijn over wat we doen en actief samenwerken om de beste klantenervaring te kunnen realiseren. Wij geloven dat schaalgrootte de sleutel tot succes is in de huidige communicatie-, managed IT- en beveiligingsmarkt door de toenemende complexiteit in aanbod van producten, diensten en technologieën. Door als groep actief samen te werken, maar tegelijkertijd aandacht te besteden aan de lokale en persoonlijke benadering van onze klanten, geloven wij dat we kleine en middelgrote Nederlandse ondernemingen zo goed mogelijk kunnen bedienen. Techone moedigt haar bedrijven aan om kennis, ervaring en technologie uit te wisselen om zo samen verder te kunnen groeien. Bovendien ondersteunen wij onze bedrijven op het gebied van productontwikkeling, overhead (o.a. HR en finance) en techniek. Bovenal creëren we een werkomgeving waarin onze medewerkers graag willen werken en waarin zij de mogelijkheid hebben om hun volledige potentieel te kunnen benutten.
2024
Board Member
Oct 2024
We believe that technology should always start with you. Finago is growing its footprint of financial, people, and business operations software solutions in the Nordics. But we are more than software. We help accounting offices and companies of all sizes to stay one step ahead. Headquartered in Espoo, Finland, with offices in Norway and Sweden, Finago is home to over 800 experts, and growing. Check out our career opportunities at https://finago.com/life-at-finago/ Finago – empowering you to do more of what you love.
Board Member
Oct 2024
Accountor Software is driven by empowering Nordic businesses to thrive with innovative solutions that make work more efficient and effortless. We are dedicated to helping organisations simplify their operations through comprehensive financial and people management software.​
Board Member
Jul 2024
Exact develops cloud software for small and medium-sized companies and their accountants. The products automate business processes in areas such as Finance and HR and provide specific ERP solutions for wholesale distribution, manufacturing, projects and construction. This saves time and provides insights. It enables customers to work efficiently, make informed decisions and continue growing. More than 675,000 companies primarily in the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany already rely on Exacts software. Exact was founded in 1984 in Delft, the Netherlands, which is still the location of our head office. Every day, more than 2,000 ambitious professionals work on innovation. Driving responsible business, with respect for each other, the environment and society is central to his. For more information, visit www.exact.com
Board Member
May 2024
mdf commerce inc. is an international team of 650 experts who are developing and selling commerce technology solutions to meet the needs of our B2B and B2G customers. We are a North American leader in the development of a broad set of software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions that optimize and accelerate commercial interactions between buyers and sellers. Our platforms and services empower businesses around the world, allowing them to generate billions of dollars in transactions on an annual basis. For more information, please visit us at mdfcommerce.com
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