Koch Disruptive Technologies

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Koch Disruptive Technologies (KDT) is a multi-billion dollar venture capital firm and a subsidiary of Koch Industries. KDT invests in disruptive technologies and companies across various sectors, including industrial, energy, and digital, with a focus on transforming traditional industries. They partner with entrepreneurs to accelerate growth, leveraging Koch Industries' operational expertise and global network.

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Founded 2017 Parent: Koch Industries

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Strategic Overview

KDT focuses on investing in disruptive technologies that can transform traditional industries, particularly those relevant to Koch Industries' existing businesses.
The firm leverages the extensive operational expertise, market access, and global network of its parent company, Koch Industries, to support its portfolio companies.
A significant portion of KDT's recent investments are directed towards energy transition, decarbonization, and circular economy solutions, reflecting a strategic pivot towards sustainability and climate tech.
KDT targets growth-stage companies, providing capital and strategic guidance to help them scale and achieve market leadership.

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Key People

Chase Koch

President

Byron Knight

Managing Director

Isaac E. DeFelice

Managing Director

Ryan Sweeney

Managing Director

Carlonda Andrews

Managing Director

Matt Gornick

Managing Director

Ryan Knight

Managing Director

Adam Deardorff

Managing Director

Detailed Analysis

Sectors

Energy TransitionDigital/TelecomTransportUtilities

Technologies

Green Hydrogen (2 deals)Geothermal (1 deal)Carbon Capture (2 deals)Battery Storage (1 deal)Advanced ManufacturingIndustrial Decarbonization (2 deals)Circular Economy (2 deals)

Geographies

North America (5 deals)Western EuropeAsia Pacific

Deal Stage

GreenfieldBrownfield

Portfolio Companies

Li-Cycle — Battery RecyclingClearFlame Engine Technologies — Sustainable Fuels / DecarbonizationElectra — Green Hydrogen / Industrial DecarbonizationFervo Energy — Geothermal EnergyHeirloom — Direct Air Capture (Carbon Capture)Nth Cycle — Metal Recycling / Critical MineralsSyzygy Plasmonics — Green HydrogenVerdox — Carbon CaptureZeroAvia — Hydrogen-Electric AviationDesktop Metal — Advanced Manufacturing / 3D PrintingBright Machines — Industrial AutomationVerusen — Supply Chain Technology

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