Mississippi-based entrepreneur Rahul Gopal, the visionary behind CampusKnot, has been selected as one of just eight companies to join The Idea Village’s prestigious 2025 VILLAGEx accelerator! This highly competitive program brings together a diverse group of high-growth startups, each driven by bold ideas, strong teams, and a commitment to making a lasting impact in their industries.
CampusKnot: Transforming Education with AI-Powered Engagement
As education evolves, CampusKnot is leading the charge with its innovative SaaS platform designed to enhance active learning. By equipping educators with AI-powered tools, CampusKnot fosters real-time engagement in classrooms—whether in-person or virtual. With seamless interaction, collaboration, and feedback features, the platform is making learning more dynamic, personalized, and effective for students and teachers alike.
CampusKnot was an early MSU E-Center company, leveraging its connections to secure key investors. The company first tested its product at Mississippi State University, proving its effectiveness before expanding to classrooms worldwide. Today, it continues to scale, demonstrating the power of Mississippi’s innovation ecosystem in nurturing high-growth startups.
Rahul Gopal’s journey exemplifies resilience, adaptability, and a sharp eye for innovation. CampusKnot has consistently evolved to meet market demands while securing critical investment to scale its impact:
Seed Fund Award (2018) – $100,000 Growth Award
Growth Award (2021) – $100,000 Growth Award
InvestMS Investment (Summer 2024) – $250,000 as part of a $500,000 total round
Co-Investors: North MS Angel Fund & South MS Angel Fund
Rahul’s ability to adapt, innovate, and attract investment serves as an inspiration to Mississippi’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. His leadership ensures CampusKnot continues to thrive, expand, and push the boundaries of what’s possible in education technology.
Join us in celebrating Rahul and the CampusKnot team on this incredible achievement! We can’t wait to see what’s next in their journey.
