KNOT Technologies, an Egypt- and UK-based AI-native ticketing and access control platform, has raised $1 million in a pre-Seed funding round.
Investors
The round was led by A15, an early-stage venture capital firm headquartered in Cairo, Egypt. The firm invests in digital products and technology startups across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, with a primary focus on Egypt.
KNOT Technologies Use of Funds
The funding will support product development, international expansion, and deeper integrations across the live events ecosystem.
About KNOT Technologies
Founded in 2025 by Ahmed Abdalla and Hussein ElBendak, KNOT Technologies is an AI-native ticketing and access control platform designed to combat fraud, enhance demand visibility, and minimize revenue leakage into unregulated resale markets. Its AI-driven system authenticates identities, monitors real-time demand, and manages distribution, enabling event organizers to prevent unauthorized transfers and maintain transparent relationships with attendees. Headquartered in London with operations in Egypt, the company already serves over 50 enterprise customers and aims to redefine how identity, distribution, and value flow in live events.
Funding Details
Company: KNOT Technologies
Raised: $1.0M
Round: Pre-Seed
Funding Date: January 2026
Lead Investor: A15
Additional Investors:
Company Website: https://www.knottech.ai/
Software Category: AI-native ticketing and access control
Source: https://www.wamda.com/2026/01/knot-technologies-raises-1-million-pre-seed-led-a15