Venture-Backed?

Scale Faster with Fractional Leadership

Investor funding buys you runway—Knex helps you maximize it. Get matched with proven fractional executives who’ve scaled Investor-backed startups like yours.
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The Startup Challenge: Scaling Smarter, Not Just Faster

Knex matches you with startup-seasoned fractional executives who know how to deploy capital efficiently, hit milestones, and drive scalable growth—elevating your success.
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Burning runway without the right leadership?

You understand what is missing, but not exactly who. 
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Need to hit aggressive growth targets?

You need to find someone fast, without sacrificing fit. 
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Investors expect results—now.

But your core team is stretched thin.

How Knex Works

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Define Your Needs

Tell us your funding stage & biggest challenges.
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Get Matched

We find the right fractional executive to help you scale.
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Execute & Accelerate

Clearly define success, hit milestones, and satisfy your investors—fast.

Who's on Knex

Venture-Ready Leadership on Demand.
  • Fractional CMOs: Go-to-market, demand gen, and rapid customer acquisition.
  • Fractional CFOs: Financial strategy, burn rate optimization, and investor reporting.
  • Fractional COOs: Operational efficiency, scaling playbooks, and team execution.
  • Fractional CHROs: People strategy, talent acquisition, and protecting your culture while you scale.
  • Fractional CTOs: Build & scale tech teams, optimize architecture, and accelerate product development.
  • Growth & Revenue Leaders: CROs, GTM advisors, and sales experts to fuel ARR.
  • Product & Experience Leaders: Product Roadmap, UI/UX optimization, Data & AI strategy.
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Founders Trust Knex

Why Venture-Backed Founders Trust Knex
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Vetted Startup Experts

Every executive has scaled Venture-backed startups before, making your investors happy
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Faster & Smarter

Skip the 6-month exec search. Get matched in days.
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Cost-Effective & Flexible

Access C-level talent without the full-time burn or equity expectations.
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Where AI Meets Human Expertise

Matches based on industry, stage, and growth needs.

Testimonials

Here's what founders have to say about Knex.
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Knex helped us land a world-class growth leader fast without sacrificing fit. They’ve been instrumental in getting us to the next funding round.

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Kevin Baker

Founder

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Finding Knex was a game changer. We found someone with the exact product leadership we were looking for and just like that we are back on track.

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Tonya Redding

Founder

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Knex made hiring our interim CTO easy. They quickly matched us with someone who understood our challenges. We hit key milestones on time.

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Daniel Ruiz

Founder

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We brought in a fractional CFO through Knex, and it changed everything. Better forecasting, financial clarity, and investor confidence—all in just weeks. A must for early-stage startups.

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Lauren Mitchell

Founder

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About

At Knex, our mission to empower startups to scale faster by matching them with the right fractional executive at the right time.

Katie Murphy

Katie is the Founder & CEO. With 16 years of experience working with companies ranging from pre-revenue startups to Fortune 50 giants, Katie spent 8 years as a fractional executive before becoming a full-time entrepreneur.
She has led exponential growth for startups like BrewDog USA, Singularity University, and ThriveDX, and is recognized as a thought leader on sustainable growth with features on Entrepreneur.com.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions about Knex.

  • What is Knex?

    Knex is an agent-led marketplace that connects post-revenue startups with experienced fractional executives across various business functions.

  • How does Knex vet fractional executives?

    Every executive undergoes a thorough screening process based on experience, expertise, and past performance with startups. 

  • What types of fractional executives can I find on Knex?

    Knex offers access to seasons executives in roles such as:

    • Fractional CMOs – Go-to-market, demand gen, and rapid customer acquisition.
    • Fractional CFOs – Financial strategy, burn rate optimization, and investor reporting.
    • Fractional COOs – Operational efficiency, scaling playbooks, and team execution.
    • Fractional CHROs – People strategy, talent acquisition, and protecting your culture while you scale.
    • Fractional CTOs – Build & scale tech teams, optimize architecture, and accelerate product development.
    • Growth & Revenue Leaders – CROs, GTM advisors, and sales experts to fuel ARR.
    • Product & Experience Leaders – Product Roadmap, UI/UX optimization, Data & AI strategy.

  • How does the matching process work?

    We consider your startup’s industry, growth stage, and specific needs (budget, challenges, culture, etc) to match you with the most relevant fractional executives.Get started with a discovery call. 

  • What’s the typical engagement structure?

    A monthly retainer model of 10 hour chucks per week for a minimum of 3 months. Fractional engagements typically last 6 months or longer, with a 30 day cancellation period. 

  • How much does it cost to hire a fractional executive on Knex?

    We collect monthly retainers that can vary depending on functional area and expertise. We help you set a budget during the matching process. At a minimum, you can expect a monthly retainer to cost $2,500 for 20 hours/month but the typical engagement is $10,000 for 10 hours/week.

  • Can I work with multiple executives at once?

    Yes! You can engage different experts for different strategic needs, such as a fractional CFO for fundraising and a CMO for GTM strategy.

  • What if I’m not satisfied with the executive I hire?

    Knex offers a satisfaction guarantee—if an executive isn’t the right fit, we’ll rematch you with another expert at no additional cost.

  • What does Knex charge for these services?

    Knex collects a 10% matching fee for the length of the engagement. 

  • Can I hire a Fractional Executive full-time?

    Yes, at any time during the engagement you can hire the Fractional Executive full-time for a recruitment fee of 15% of their annual salary. 

Scale Smarter, Not Just Faster

Your investors funded you to win. Knex helps you get there.