Kinetic Ventures

Kinetic Ventures, L.L.C., founded in 1983 and based in Chevy Chase, Maryland, with an additional office in Atlanta, Georgia, is a venture capital firm that specializes in early-stage investments. The firm primarily focuses on the communications, information technology, and power and clean technology sectors. In communications, Kinetic Ventures looks for opportunities in last mile connectivity, wireless infrastructure, and mobile video, among others. In the information technology sector, the firm targets investments in mobile platforms, open source solutions, and security management. Its clean technology investments concentrate on smart grid technology and low carbon solutions. Kinetic Ventures typically invests between $2 million and $10 million per company and may consider larger investments through syndication. The firm generally prefers to invest in U.S.-based companies but is open to opportunities in Canada and select international markets. Kinetic Ventures seeks to secure a Board seat in its portfolio companies and typically exits investments through initial public offerings or acquisitions.

Nelson Chu

Managing Director

William Heflin

Managing Director

Campbell B. Lanier

Senior Director

Sydney Shepherd

CFO

Jake Tarr

Managing Director

Past deals in Maryland

Covega

Series A in 2003
Covega Corporation specializes in the development of optoelectronic components and subsystems, utilizing proprietary technologies in Indium Phosphide (InP) and Lithium Niobate (LiNbO3) to produce high-performance optical devices and modules. The company offers a range of products, including superluminescent diodes, semiconductor optical amplifiers, Fabry Perot lasers, gain chips, broad area lasers, and various types of modulators. Initially focused on the telecommunications, datacom, and CATV sectors, Covega has diversified its revenue streams and now derives over one-third of its income from the defense, medical, industrial, and instrumentation markets. By providing vertically integrated capabilities and foundry services, Covega meets the diverse needs of its clients across multiple industries with innovative and cost-effective solutions.

CODEON

Series D in 2001
CODEON Corporation designs and manufactures state-of-the-art optical components for the fiber optic telecommunications industry.

CODEON

Venture Round in 2000
CODEON Corporation designs and manufactures state-of-the-art optical components for the fiber optic telecommunications industry.
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