Cognassist was created with aim of ensuring neurodiversity is embraced, every day.

Cognassist helps organisations to identify and support individuals with hidden learning needs.

Their neuro-inclusion solution is underpinned by extensive scientific research and a vast proprietary cognitive dataset.

Founder Chris Quickfall, a successful repeat entrepreneur, was diagnosed with dyslexia at university and the experience of completing a cognitive assessment was transformative for him, providing a framework to understand how he thinks and learns.

This was how Cognassist was born.

Investment rationale

Our £4mn investment, announced in April 2023, will enable Cognassist to continue their growth within the education sector and expand into the enterprise market, where demand for neuro-inclusion is rapidly emerging to support employees.

Founded in Newcastle, this investment evidences the strength of our regional advisor network and our focus on investing in businesses with exciting commercial prospects that also make a meaningful difference.

Investment team

Joe Krancki

Investment Director

Joe joined Gresham House as part of the Mobeus VCT team in 2021. He originates and leads growth capital investments in technology-led businesses.

Joe has over 20 years’ experience helping to build, transform, and grow companies across North America and Europe. He focuses on software, data & analytics, tech-enabled services, and online marketplaces.

I am passionate about partnering with ambitious tech entrepreneurs to scale their businesses and deepen their impact.

Previous roles include at Frog Capital, where he was a Partner, Jefferies, 3i and EY. He was named one of the Financial News’ 40-Under-40 Rising Stars in Private Equity in 2015.

He holds a BSc and an MSc in Industrial Engineering and an MBA.

Outside of work, Joe spends far less time doing sports than he did before having a family. Whilst he isn’t likely to do another Ironman, he enjoys undoing the swimming and cycling he does by having dinner parties and a not-so-occasional glass of wine.

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