Koch Disruptive Technologies

Koch Disruptive Technologies (KDT), established in 2017 and based in Wichita, Kansas, focuses on originating and investing in innovative entrepreneurs and technologies across various industries. Its investment strategy encompasses sectors such as healthcare, supply chain and manufacturing, cybersecurity, fintech, semiconductors, connectivity, enterprise software, and energy transformation. KDT aims to enhance the existing businesses of Koch Industries and foster new opportunities for growth. Additionally, the firm offers strategic support to its portfolio companies through Koch Labs, further emphasizing its commitment to driving innovation and creating value.

Jon Chisholm

Managing Director

Celeste Dauner

Managing Director

Adam DeWolf

Managing Director

Brendon Durkin

Managing Director

Jon Galitzer

Managing Director

Keaton Goedert

Investment Director

Byron Knight

COO and President

chase koch

Founder

Steve MacKenzie

Managing Director, Koch Labs

Navin Maharaj

Senior Director, Koch Labs

Isaac Sigron

Managing Director

Charles Koch

President

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Celestial AI

Series C in 2025
Celestial AI is a prominent artificial intelligence company that provides an advanced platform for users to efficiently create images, text, and presentations. Utilizing computer vision algorithms and natural language processing, the platform produces high-quality visual and textual content. Its intuitive design and innovative features simplify the creation process, while intelligent data integration and a commitment to security ensure reliable results.

Rhino

Series A in 2025
Rhino is a AI-driven development platform that enables enterprise application design.

Outrider

Series D in 2024
Outrider, Inc. is a software company that specializes in automating logistics hubs through the use of electric, self-driving trucks. Established in 2017 and based in Golden, Colorado, Outrider provides a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution designed for customer-owned freight and transportation fleets. The company offers a comprehensive system comprised of web-based management software, autonomous driving controls for electric yard trucks, and necessary site infrastructure. Its technology automates various yard operations, including the movement of trailers and the engagement and disengagement of trailer connections, thereby eliminating hazardous and repetitive manual tasks. By focusing on the development of zero-emission systems, Outrider aims to enhance safety and efficiency for large enterprises reliant on logistics.

Volumez

Series A in 2024
Volumez offers a Data Infrastructure as a Service (DIaaS) platform that simplifies the management of cloud resources for data-intensive workloads. By intelligently orchestrating cloud resources and utilizing a unique architecture, the platform delivers a tailored data infrastructure that meets specific workload requirements. Volumez’s controller-less design and declarative Data Infrastructure as Code (DIaC) facilitate easy storage deployment and adaptability to changing business needs. This results in a solution that is not only performant and resilient but also scalable and cost-efficient. The platform effectively abstracts the complexity of data path orchestration, optimizing resource utilization and ensuring guaranteed performance and availability for client applications. Volumez is accessible via major cloud marketplaces, including AWS, Azure, and Oracle Cloud.

Sidecar Health

Series D in 2024
Sidecar Health is an insurtech company that provides a personalized health insurance platform designed to enhance transparency and customization in healthcare coverage. The platform allows users to create tailored insurance plans that align with their specific coverage needs and financial situations. It emphasizes clarity regarding medical costs and payout structures, ensuring users understand their expenses. Additionally, Sidecar Health facilitates quick and seamless transactions, enabling consumers to pay for medical services directly at their chosen doctor's office or pharmacy using a credit card. This approach empowers individuals to access suitable and affordable health insurance options while streamlining the payment process.

Alkira

Series C in 2024
Alkira Network is a developer of a network cloud that allows businesses to build and position multi-cloud network-as-a-service in minutes. The company's Network Cloud reinvents networking for the cloud era with hybrid and multi-cloud network connectivity, integrated network and security services, end-to-end day-2 operational visibility, advanced controls, and governance. Alkira Network Cloud is based on Alkira Cloud Services Exchange™ solution with a global unified network infrastructure delivered as-a-service for easy and simple consumption. Just draw the network across users, sites, and clouds on an intuitive digital design canvas, provision it in one click, and start using it in minutes. Alkira’s solution is used by Fortune-100 enterprises, leading system integrators, and managed service providers. Amir Khan and Atif Khan established the company in San Jose, California in 2018.

Rivos

Series A in 2024
Rivos is a startup focused on developing high-performance RISC-V computing solutions aimed at enterprise applications. The company specializes in manufacturing computing chips designed to provide efficient and powerful server systems, particularly for large language models and data analytics. Rivos offers a comprehensive RISC-V-based server platform that includes optimized processors, a data parallel accelerator, and an open software stack. This integration allows developers to enhance the performance, security, and overall cost-effectiveness of their existing workloads. Through its innovative technology, Rivos seeks to meet the growing demands of modern computing environments.

Celestial AI

Series C in 2024
Celestial AI is a machine learning accelerator company focused on developing an advanced optical interconnect technology platform for data centers and AI applications. By leveraging photonics, mixed-signal ASICs, and innovative packaging techniques, the company aims to enhance computing performance sustainably. Its proprietary Photonic FabricTM serves as the core technology for creating optically scalable and disaggregated data center computing and memory systems. This technology is designed to enable significant advancements in artificial intelligence, allowing clients to provide superior AI acceleration hardware and software solutions.

MetOx Technologies

Series B in 2023
MetOx Technologies is a manufacturer of high-temperature superconducting (HTS) wire, utilizing YBCO to facilitate the efficient transmission of electricity. This technology allows for the transmission of large amounts of electricity with minimal cross-sectional area, eliminating electrical loss and heat generation during operation. MetOx employs a proprietary one-pass metal-organic chemical vapor deposition process for the production of buffer and superconductor layers, enhancing the quality and cost-effectiveness of its HTS wire. The applications of this advanced wire include upgrading transmission and distribution lines, supporting magnetic confinement fusion reactors, and developing next-generation MRI scanners, as well as use in wind turbines.

Cellares

Series C in 2023
Cellares Corporation, founded in 2019 and based in South San Francisco, California, focuses on advancing cell therapy for cancer treatment by addressing the significant manufacturing challenges associated with these therapies. The company has developed the Cell Shuttle, an automated and closed end-to-end manufacturing solution designed to enhance the scalability and efficiency of cell therapy production. This innovative system allows for the simultaneous production of multiple patient doses, achieving tenfold scalability compared to traditional methods, while also reducing process failure rates by three times and lowering manufacturing costs by up to 70 percent. Cellares aims to make life-saving cell therapies more affordable and widely accessible to patients in need, thereby accelerating the development and availability of these critical treatments.

Silo

Series C in 2023
Silo is a developer of integrated software solutions and financing services tailored for the wholesale food marketplace, particularly focusing on perishable goods. The company's software harnesses artificial intelligence and machine learning to automate various aspects of the supply chain, including purchasing, selling, inventory management, and logistics. By streamlining these processes, Silo enhances operational efficiency and transparency for growers, packers, and distributors. In addition to its software offerings, Silo provides financing services such as Instant Pay and Cash Advance, which are designed to improve cash flow and support business growth. Through these combined solutions, Silo aims to help its clients effectively manage their operations in a competitive market.

Celestial AI

Series B in 2023
Celestial AI is a machine learning accelerator company focused on developing an advanced optical interconnect technology platform for data centers and AI applications. By leveraging photonics, mixed-signal ASICs, and innovative packaging techniques, the company aims to enhance computing performance sustainably. Its proprietary Photonic FabricTM serves as the core technology for creating optically scalable and disaggregated data center computing and memory systems. This technology is designed to enable significant advancements in artificial intelligence, allowing clients to provide superior AI acceleration hardware and software solutions.

Percepto

Series C in 2023
Percepto is a developer of autonomous drone technology for inspection and surveillance. The company is at the forefront of redefining how industrial sites and critical infrastructure are holistically inspected and monitored, harnessing remote robotics to autonomously collect, aggregate, and analyze visual data. Leveraging its experience with Percepto Sparrow, the first deployed drone-in-a-box solution on the market, Percepto introduced Percepto AIM (Autonomous Inspection and Monitoring), the first end-to-end autonomous inspection and monitoring platform. Percepto AIM empowers the remote operation center of the future to assess risk, minimize downtime, drive efficiency, increase safety, and reduce operational costs.

Bitterroot Bio

Series A in 2023
Bitterroot Bio is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative immunotherapy-based treatments for cardiovascular disease. By harnessing the immune system's natural capabilities to combat illness, the company conducts research to understand the significant roles of immune cells and immune modulators in the onset and advancement of cardiovascular conditions. Through its commitment to advancing medical treatments, Bitterroot Bio aims to provide effective therapies that can transform cardiovascular disease management and improve patient outcomes.

Neura Health

Seed Round in 2023
Neura Health is a venture-backed startup with a mission to improve access and quality of care for neurologic conditions. Our longer-term vision is to find cures by learning from the experience of every neurology patient. We were inspired to create Neura because of two key problems in neurology: access and quality. Access is sub-par because there are not enough neurologists in the country, so the average wait time is 35 days, with patients often having to travel hours to access the right specialist. Quality is sub-par because diagnoses are currently based on self-reported data with significant recency bias.

8fig

Series B in 2023
8fig offers a development planning and funding platform tailored for e-commerce sellers seeking to accelerate their growth. The company's software is designed to democratize online retail by providing flexible funding options that align with supply chain requirements, allowing businesses to scale without relinquishing equity. By mapping out inventory batches and offering supply chain insights, 8fig helps sellers maintain profitability while minimizing risks and stress associated with growth. The platform's focus is to support online sellers in achieving eight-figure incomes and sustaining their e-commerce success through strategic financial planning.

Volumez

Series A in 2023
Volumez offers a Data Infrastructure as a Service (DIaaS) platform that simplifies the management of cloud resources for data-intensive workloads. By intelligently orchestrating cloud resources and utilizing a unique architecture, the platform delivers a tailored data infrastructure that meets specific workload requirements. Volumez’s controller-less design and declarative Data Infrastructure as Code (DIaC) facilitate easy storage deployment and adaptability to changing business needs. This results in a solution that is not only performant and resilient but also scalable and cost-efficient. The platform effectively abstracts the complexity of data path orchestration, optimizing resource utilization and ensuring guaranteed performance and availability for client applications. Volumez is accessible via major cloud marketplaces, including AWS, Azure, and Oracle Cloud.

REPOWR

Series A in 2023
REPOWR is transforming the logistics industry by offering a connected, collaborative asset-sharing platform designed for transportation companies. This platform enables shippers, carriers, third-party logistics providers, leasing companies, and original equipment manufacturers to share and manage over-the-road equipment, including trucks, trailers, and shipping containers, across different locations and teams. By creating a digital trailer network, REPOWR facilitates on-demand access to trailers for owner-operators, enhancing operational efficiency and sustainability. The marketplace increases visibility and value for underutilized equipment, allowing logistics companies to lease and share resources effectively, thereby reducing waste and improving asset utilization.

Oshi Health

Series B in 2023
Oshi Health is a virtual-first gastroenterology clinic focused on diagnosing, treating, and remotely monitoring digestive health conditions. The clinic offers a comprehensive approach by integrating a team of gastroenterologists, specialized nurse practitioners, registered dietitians, behavioral psychologists, and health coaches. This collaborative team helps patients identify the root causes of their symptoms and develops personalized care plans that incorporate medication, dietary changes, and gut-brain behavioral therapy. By prioritizing accessibility and patient experience, Oshi Health aims to improve clinical outcomes and enhance the overall quality of life for individuals suffering from gastrointestinal issues.

PxE

Seed Round in 2023
PxE develops a 3D imaging technology designed to augment standard CMOS camera architecture. By augmenting standard CMOS camera architecture with a simple, passive optical element, PxE’s proprietary algorithm is able to retrieve a high-resolution (spatial and depth) 3D image of any scene in real-time (in addition to the optical image).

Artera

Venture Round in 2023
Artera develops medical artificial intelligence tests that personalize therapy for cancer patients. Its tests predict therapeutic benefits and prognosticate patient outcomes. The Artera platform is purely software, and runs on digital images of H&E histopathology images as part of routine clinical care.

Outrider

Series C in 2023
Outrider, Inc. is a software company that specializes in automating logistics hubs through the use of electric, self-driving trucks. Established in 2017 and based in Golden, Colorado, Outrider provides a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution designed for customer-owned freight and transportation fleets. The company offers a comprehensive system comprised of web-based management software, autonomous driving controls for electric yard trucks, and necessary site infrastructure. Its technology automates various yard operations, including the movement of trailers and the engagement and disengagement of trailer connections, thereby eliminating hazardous and repetitive manual tasks. By focusing on the development of zero-emission systems, Outrider aims to enhance safety and efficiency for large enterprises reliant on logistics.

Weavix

Series A in 2023
Weavix is a developer of a workforce platform aimed at connecting disconnected workers through advanced communication and data-sharing tools. Utilizing a smart radio, mobile app, and PC console, Weavix enables secure conversations and the exchange of various media, including images, videos, and text. This platform empowers frontline employees by providing them with access to crucial digital communication tools, enhancing information flow and operational insights. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Weavix analyzes frontline efficiency and safety data, offering facility owners, manufacturers, and contractors the ability to optimize their workforce. The system serves as a digital hub, creating a single source of truth for enterprises, which promotes collaboration, improves safety protocols, and enhances overall performance across facilities.

Amplio

Seed Round in 2022
Amplio enables you to reclaim control of your supply chain by making sourcing more cost-effective.

Wib Security

Series A in 2022
Wib Security is at the forefront of API security, offering a comprehensive platform designed to enhance the protection of application programming interfaces. This platform provides continuous visibility and control throughout the API ecosystem, allowing developers to work securely while enabling security teams to maintain effective oversight. Leveraging artificial intelligence, Wib's solution can be deployed instantly without the need for configuration or network changes, ensuring that performance remains unaffected. The company's team consists of experienced professionals, including developers and cybersecurity experts, who utilize their real-world knowledge to create innovative technology solutions. These solutions empower organizations to manage the identity, inventory, and integrity of every API throughout the development lifecycle, fostering a secure environment that does not hinder innovation.

OneLayer

Seed Round in 2022
OneLayer provides enterprise-grade security for private LTE/5G networks.

Cyrebro

Series C in 2022
Cyrebro is a cybersecurity company that specializes in Managed Detection and Response solutions, offering a cloud-based Security Operations Center (SOC) platform. This platform is designed to rapidly detect, analyze, investigate, and respond to cyber threats, providing organizations with the capabilities typically found in state-level SOCs. Cyrebro's solution includes a proprietary Next Gen SIEM and Detection Engine for log ingestion, detection, and orchestration, along with a Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) system for correlations and investigations. The service covers various aspects of cybersecurity, including strategic monitoring, threat hunting, and incident response, supported by over 1,500 proprietary detection algorithms that enhance threat detection efficiency. Additionally, Cyrebro's technology-agnostic approach allows it to integrate with hundreds of tools and systems, making it suitable for a wide range of businesses facing diverse cyber risks.

Pliops

Series D in 2022
Pliops Ltd, established in 2017 and located in Ramat Gan, Israel, specializes in developing advanced cloud storage solutions aimed at addressing the challenges posed by the rapid growth of data and complex application workloads. The company's flagship product, the Pliops Extreme Data Processor (XDP), is designed to enhance storage efficiency and performance by consolidating multiple inefficient layers into a single, high-speed device. This innovation significantly accelerates data processing for applications such as databases, analytics, and machine learning while reducing infrastructure costs. By simplifying the management of flash storage and improving data access speed, Pliops enables cloud and enterprise data centers to meet the increasing demands of modern applications, including AI, big data analytics, and IoT, with greater reliability and efficiency.

Inbrace

Debt Financing in 2022
Inbrace is a medical device company focused on innovative orthodontic solutions. Its flagship product, INBRACE, is a discreet alignment system that is placed behind the teeth, utilizing patented self-guiding technology to apply continuous forces for gentle correction of dental alignment. This approach significantly reduces pain and minimizes the number of required visits to the orthodontist, addressing common patient concerns and enhancing satisfaction. INBRACE is FDA registered and aims to expand access to orthodontic treatment, thereby driving practice growth for dental professionals. The company's platform incorporates digital treatment planning, computer modeling, and direct digital manufacturing, allowing for customized solutions that maintain high standards of care across various orthodontic cases.

Arkestro

Series A in 2022
Arkestro is a provider of predictive procurement software that enables businesses to enhance savings and improve supply chain performance by integrating preferred outcomes into their processes. The cloud-based platform utilizes artificial intelligence to automate negotiations, facilitating faster decision-making and real-time collaboration. By leveraging instant forecasts, Arkestro allows organizations to achieve savings more efficiently, often 2–5 times faster than traditional methods. This software not only optimizes procurement strategies but also increases vendor participation, helping businesses secure significant savings on managed services and raw materials.

Vayyar

Series E in 2022
Vayyar is a manufacturer of 4D imaging radar technology that develops advanced sensor products designed to provide real-time resolution images using radio frequency technology. Founded in 2011 and based in Yehud-Monosson, Israel, the company offers a range of imaging and radar solutions for various sectors, including senior care, automotive, security, smart home, and robotics. Vayyar's products are characterized by their miniature size, affordability, and versatility, making them suitable for a wide array of applications. The company's focus on integrating performance digital signal processors with substantial internal memory enhances the capabilities of its low-cost 4D imaging sensors, contributing to safer and more efficient environments.

NeuraLight

Series A in 2022
NeuraLight is a venture-backed company focused on improving the lives of individuals affected by neurological disorders through digital solutions. The company has developed a digital neurology platform that utilizes a proprietary, de-identified oculometric database. This technology allows for the analysis of eye movement using standard smartphones or webcams, enabling clinicians to effectively differentiate between patients and healthy individuals, categorize various subgroups, and track disease progression. By digitizing evaluation and care, NeuraLight aims to enhance diagnostic accuracy and treatment for those impacted by neurological conditions.

Strider

Series B in 2022
Strider is a strategic intelligence firm that employs artificial intelligence to transform publicly available data into crucial insights for organizations. The company specializes in risk management, particularly in protecting intellectual property from state-sponsored theft, addressing targeted talent acquisition, and identifying supply chain vulnerabilities. Strider's platform integrates proprietary datasets, machine learning, and human intelligence to provide a comprehensive understanding of economic risks that extend beyond the cyber realm. By equipping organizations with the necessary insights and tools, Strider helps them safeguard their most valuable assets and maintain their competitive edge in the market.

ForAllSecure

Series B in 2022
ForAllSecure specializes in advanced fuzz testing and autonomous cybersecurity solutions, leveraging patented technology developed through extensive research at Carnegie Mellon University. The company collaborates with Fortune 1000 clients across sectors such as aerospace, automotive, and high-tech to deliver scalable security testing that adapts to rapid development and deployment cycles. Its innovative approach employs automated program analysis and artificial intelligence to identify and resolve software vulnerabilities in real-time, thereby enhancing the security posture of organizations. Recognized for its achievements, ForAllSecure won DARPA's Cyber Grand Challenge and was highlighted by MIT Technology Review as one of the 50 Smartest Companies.

Deepcell

Series B in 2022
Deepcell, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Mountain View, California, that specializes in providing advanced diagnostic solutions through its innovative microfluidic imaging platform. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on delivering non-invasive tests with diagnostic-level accuracy, enabling researchers and clinicians to gain insights at the single-cell level. Deepcell's technology employs artificial intelligence to analyze and classify cells based on their morphological features, isolating viable cells for various applications in translational research, diagnostic testing, and therapeutics. By utilizing ordinary blood samples, Deepcell enhances the understanding of genetic health without the need for invasive procedures, thereby improving the diagnosis and treatment of diseases.

REPOWR

Seed Round in 2022
REPOWR is transforming the logistics industry by offering a connected, collaborative asset-sharing platform designed for transportation companies. This platform enables shippers, carriers, third-party logistics providers, leasing companies, and original equipment manufacturers to share and manage over-the-road equipment, including trucks, trailers, and shipping containers, across different locations and teams. By creating a digital trailer network, REPOWR facilitates on-demand access to trailers for owner-operators, enhancing operational efficiency and sustainability. The marketplace increases visibility and value for underutilized equipment, allowing logistics companies to lease and share resources effectively, thereby reducing waste and improving asset utilization.

Celestial AI

Series A in 2022
Celestial AI is a prominent artificial intelligence company that provides an advanced platform for users to efficiently create images, text, and presentations. Utilizing computer vision algorithms and natural language processing, the platform produces high-quality visual and textual content. Its intuitive design and innovative features simplify the creation process, while intelligent data integration and a commitment to security ensure reliable results.

Bodo.ai

Series A in 2021
Bodo.ai specializes in providing a high-performance parallel computing platform designed for data analytics, capable of scaling beyond 10,000 cores and managing petabytes of data efficiently. The company’s innovative approach includes automatic parallelization and the first inferential compiler, allowing clients, including Fortune 500 companies, to tackle complex data analysis challenges more quickly and cost-effectively than traditional methods. Bodo.ai's platform retains the simplicity and flexibility of native Python, enabling developers, data scientists, and AI engineers to streamline their workflows while focusing on solving business problems. The platform can be deployed on various infrastructures, from personal laptops to public cloud environments. Headquartered in San Francisco with an additional office in Pittsburgh, Bodo.ai aims to significantly enhance the efficiency of data analytics.

Via

Series G in 2021
Via Transportation Inc. is a company that develops innovative public mobility solutions, focusing on on-demand and pre-scheduled transit. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, Via serves a diverse range of clients, including public transit agencies, cities, universities, corporations, and school districts. The company's mobile app connects passengers traveling in the same direction, allowing them to share premium vehicles and enhancing the efficiency of public transit systems. Via aims to transform traditional, rigid transit systems into dynamic networks by integrating its technology with existing public transportation infrastructure. This approach not only reduces operational costs and traffic congestion but also minimizes single-occupancy trips and carbon emissions, providing more accessible and environmentally friendly transit options. Via operates both in the United States and Europe through partnerships, including a joint venture with Mercedes-Benz Vans.

Sense Biodetection

Series B in 2021
Sense Biodetection Limited is a molecular diagnostics company focused on improving healthcare decisions and processes by developing novel, user-centred, handheld tests in the fields of infections and oncology.

Upgrade

Series F in 2021
Upgrade, Inc. is an online lending platform based in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Phoenix, Montreal, and Chicago. Founded in 2016, Upgrade provides access to personal loans and the Upgrade Card, offering consumers affordable credit options. The Upgrade Card combines the benefits of traditional credit cards with the responsible lending characteristics of installment loans, available at numerous retail locations in the U.S. In addition to lending services, Upgrade offers free credit monitoring, alerts, and educational tools designed to help consumers understand and manage their finances effectively. By combining financial products with educational resources, Upgrade aims to promote responsible credit use among mainstream consumers.

Dragos

Series D in 2021
Dragos is an industrial cybersecurity company focused on protecting critical infrastructure to safeguard civilization. It develops software that offers essential visibility into industrial control systems (ICS) and operational technology (OT) networks, allowing for the early identification and resolution of potential threats. The software is designed to support emerging applications such as the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), catering to clients in sectors including power and water utilities, energy, and manufacturing. By enhancing security measures, Dragos enables these industries to establish a resilient and adaptable security posture against evolving cyber threats.

Immunai

Series B in 2021
Immunai Inc. is a biotechnology company that specializes in immune profiling through its artificial intelligence-based platform, which combines single-cell genomics and machine learning. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in New York City, with additional offices in San Francisco and Tel Aviv, Immunai aims to map the immune system comprehensively. Its technology allows for high-resolution profiling of immune cells from blood samples, enabling the identification of numerous cell types and their states. This approach generates valuable biological insights that support drug development, particularly in oncology and autoimmune disorders. The company collaborates with academic institutions, biopharmaceutical firms, and biotechnology companies to drive research in areas such as cancer therapy and vaccines.

Fabric

Series C in 2021
Fabric operates an on-demand supply chain network platform designed to enhance retail delivery services, allowing for sustainable and rapid delivery options, including same-day and one-hour services. The company utilizes micro fulfillment centers equipped with robotics and artificial intelligence to automate various order preparation processes such as inventory reception, order picking, and packing. By positioning these local inventory hubs close to end-customers, Fabric enables retailers to improve their customer experience while maintaining profitable unit economics. Founded in 2015 and based in Tel Aviv, Israel, Fabric aims to drive revenue and customer loyalty for retailers through advanced software and automation, ultimately fostering greater operational efficiency and lower costs.

Speedata

Series A in 2021
Speedata develops accelerated processor for big data analytics across industries. Speedata's Analytics Processing Unit (APU) was designed solely to optimize datacenter and cloud-based database and analytic workloads, dramatically improving performance by orders of magnitude while reducing costs, power consumption and space.

QC Ware

Venture Round in 2021
QC Ware, Corp. is a developer of enterprise applications for quantum computers, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with an additional office in Paris, France. The company focuses on creating hardware-agnostic software solutions that address challenges in combinatorial optimization and machine learning, offering efficiency that surpasses traditional high-performance computing methods. QC Ware provides a graphical web application and software development kits (SDKs) that facilitate access to quantum computing capabilities for clients in various sectors, including finance, deep learning, and cybersecurity. By enabling organizations to integrate quantum computing power into existing applications, QC Ware aims to enhance performance and improve risk-adjusted returns.

ProteanTecs

Series C in 2021
ProteanTecs Ltd. is a software company that specializes in a cloud-based platform designed to enhance the performance and reliability of electronic systems. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Haifa, Israel, with additional offices in Tel Aviv, Santa Clara, and Bridgewater, the company utilizes data generated by chip-embedded agents and machine learning to predict faults before they lead to failures. Its solutions deliver valuable insights across the entire value chain, benefiting chip vendors, system vendors, and digital service providers. ProteanTecs offers various capabilities, including predictive maintenance, yield improvement, and performance tuning, aimed at reducing defect parts per million (DPPM) and enhancing overall electronic performance and quality.

Gatik

Series B in 2021
Gatik is a startup focused on developing autonomous technology for light and medium-duty trucks aimed at business-to-business short-haul logistics. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, the company specializes in artificial intelligence and automotive solutions tailored for the logistics sector. Gatik's software is designed for SAE Level 4 autonomous commercial vehicles, including trucks and vans in Classes 3 to 7. This technology facilitates middle-mile logistics, allowing customers to efficiently manage scheduled deliveries and optimize their supply chain operations.

Upgrade

Series E in 2021
Upgrade, Inc. is an online lending platform based in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Phoenix, Montreal, and Chicago. Founded in 2016, Upgrade provides access to personal loans and the Upgrade Card, offering consumers affordable credit options. The Upgrade Card combines the benefits of traditional credit cards with the responsible lending characteristics of installment loans, available at numerous retail locations in the U.S. In addition to lending services, Upgrade offers free credit monitoring, alerts, and educational tools designed to help consumers understand and manage their finances effectively. By combining financial products with educational resources, Upgrade aims to promote responsible credit use among mainstream consumers.

SHINE Technologies

Series C in 2021
SHINE Technologies specializes in the production of medical isotopes and the development of fusion technology. Its proprietary processes create essential isotopes such as molybdenum-99 and non-carrier-added lutetium-177, which are vital for diagnosing and treating serious health conditions, including heart disease and various forms of cancer. SHINE serves multiple sectors, including healthcare, aerospace, defense, and energy, providing safe and environmentally friendly solutions for industrial inspections and medical applications. The company is also focused on advancing its fusion technology to address energy challenges, including the recycling of nuclear waste. Through a phased and purpose-driven approach, SHINE aims to generate clean, abundant fusion energy, contributing to a healthier and more sustainable future.

Gideon

Series A in 2021
Gideon is a robotics engineering company based in Zagreb, Croatia, specializing in the development of autonomous, mobile, collaborative, and modular robots tailored for unstructured indoor industrial environments. Founded in 2017, Gideon has established itself as one of the largest robotics firms in Central and Southeastern Europe. The company's innovative robots are designed to assist in various industrial logistics tasks, such as those found in warehouses and manufacturing settings. Employing advanced visual perception technologies, including three-dimensional computer vision and deep learning, Gideon's robots utilize camera-based systems for efficient goods handling. By integrating Lidar scanning and automated navigation, these robots help businesses optimize their operations and meet labor demands effectively.

Automox

Series C in 2021
Automox Inc. is a company that specializes in cloud-based patch management solutions, aimed at automating the configuration and maintenance of operating systems across Windows, Linux, and macOS environments. Founded in 2015 and based in Boulder, Colorado, Automox provides a platform that simplifies patch remediation without the need for additional servers or complicated setups. Its offerings include visibility into system inventory, vulnerability status, and policy compliance, enabling organizations to manage their IT infrastructure effectively from a single dashboard. By utilizing AI-powered automation, Automox helps IT professionals address critical vulnerabilities more swiftly, thereby reducing costs and complexity while enhancing productivity. The company was previously known as PatchSimple, Inc. before rebranding in 2016.

Sense Biodetection

Series B in 2021
Sense Biodetection Limited is a molecular diagnostics company focused on improving healthcare decisions and processes by developing novel, user-centred, handheld tests in the fields of infections and oncology.

Valo Health

Series B in 2021
Valo Health is a technology company focused on transforming the drug discovery and development process through the integration of human and machine intelligence. By leveraging machine learning, cloud computing, and extensive data analysis, Valo Health's platform facilitates the identification of previously unknown connections between genetic markers and diseases. This human-centric approach supports clients in the healthcare sector in the development of treatments for various conditions, including oncology, neurodegenerative diseases, and cardiovascular issues. Through its innovative platform, Valo Health aims to accelerate the creation of impactful therapies.

Pliops

Venture Round in 2021
Pliops Ltd, established in 2017 and located in Ramat Gan, Israel, specializes in developing advanced cloud storage solutions aimed at addressing the challenges posed by the rapid growth of data and complex application workloads. The company's flagship product, the Pliops Extreme Data Processor (XDP), is designed to enhance storage efficiency and performance by consolidating multiple inefficient layers into a single, high-speed device. This innovation significantly accelerates data processing for applications such as databases, analytics, and machine learning while reducing infrastructure costs. By simplifying the management of flash storage and improving data access speed, Pliops enables cloud and enterprise data centers to meet the increasing demands of modern applications, including AI, big data analytics, and IoT, with greater reliability and efficiency.

Dragos

Series C in 2020
Dragos is an industrial cybersecurity company focused on protecting critical infrastructure to safeguard civilization. It develops software that offers essential visibility into industrial control systems (ICS) and operational technology (OT) networks, allowing for the early identification and resolution of potential threats. The software is designed to support emerging applications such as the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), catering to clients in sectors including power and water utilities, energy, and manufacturing. By enhancing security measures, Dragos enables these industries to establish a resilient and adaptable security posture against evolving cyber threats.

Beyond Identity

Series B in 2020
Beyond Identity, Inc. offers a cloud-native passwordless identity management platform that enhances secure authentication by replacing traditional passwords with X.509-based certificates. Founded in 2019 and based in New York, the company provides a comprehensive suite of features including frictionless login, biometric authentication, and Single Sign-On (SSO) integration for various users such as employees, contractors, and suppliers. Its innovative approach utilizes asymmetric-key cryptography to create a robust Chain of Trust, which incorporates user and device identities along with real-time security posture assessments for adaptive risk-based authentication. This technology not only improves security by eliminating credential-stuffing attacks but also facilitates increased business agility and efficiency, allowing organizations to adopt new business models and significantly reduce operational costs while achieving complete passwordless identity management.

Percepto

Series B in 2020
Percepto is a developer of autonomous drone technology for inspection and surveillance. The company is at the forefront of redefining how industrial sites and critical infrastructure are holistically inspected and monitored, harnessing remote robotics to autonomously collect, aggregate, and analyze visual data. Leveraging its experience with Percepto Sparrow, the first deployed drone-in-a-box solution on the market, Percepto introduced Percepto AIM (Autonomous Inspection and Monitoring), the first end-to-end autonomous inspection and monitoring platform. Percepto AIM empowers the remote operation center of the future to assess risk, minimize downtime, drive efficiency, increase safety, and reduce operational costs.

Outrider

Series B in 2020
Outrider, Inc. is a software company that specializes in automating logistics hubs through the use of electric, self-driving trucks. Established in 2017 and based in Golden, Colorado, Outrider provides a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution designed for customer-owned freight and transportation fleets. The company offers a comprehensive system comprised of web-based management software, autonomous driving controls for electric yard trucks, and necessary site infrastructure. Its technology automates various yard operations, including the movement of trailers and the engagement and disengagement of trailer connections, thereby eliminating hazardous and repetitive manual tasks. By focusing on the development of zero-emission systems, Outrider aims to enhance safety and efficiency for large enterprises reliant on logistics.

Strider

Series A in 2020
Strider is a strategic intelligence firm that employs artificial intelligence to transform publicly available data into crucial insights for organizations. The company specializes in risk management, particularly in protecting intellectual property from state-sponsored theft, addressing targeted talent acquisition, and identifying supply chain vulnerabilities. Strider's platform integrates proprietary datasets, machine learning, and human intelligence to provide a comprehensive understanding of economic risks that extend beyond the cyber realm. By equipping organizations with the necessary insights and tools, Strider helps them safeguard their most valuable assets and maintain their competitive edge in the market.

Alkira

Series B in 2020
Alkira Network is a developer of a network cloud that allows businesses to build and position multi-cloud network-as-a-service in minutes. The company's Network Cloud reinvents networking for the cloud era with hybrid and multi-cloud network connectivity, integrated network and security services, end-to-end day-2 operational visibility, advanced controls, and governance. Alkira Network Cloud is based on Alkira Cloud Services Exchange™ solution with a global unified network infrastructure delivered as-a-service for easy and simple consumption. Just draw the network across users, sites, and clouds on an intuitive digital design canvas, provision it in one click, and start using it in minutes. Alkira’s solution is used by Fortune-100 enterprises, leading system integrators, and managed service providers. Amir Khan and Atif Khan established the company in San Jose, California in 2018.

DeepCube

Series A in 2020
DeepCube Ltd is an information technology company based in Tel Aviv, Israel, founded in 2017. It specializes in developing a proprietary software platform that generates neural networks optimized for processing power and memory usage. DeepCube's technology is uniquely designed for the deployment of deep learning models in data centers and on intelligent edge devices. The platform allows clients to enhance the training and deployment processes of deep learning models, resulting in significant improvements in speed and memory efficiency. Additionally, DeepCube offers consulting services to support clients throughout the entire process of model training and deployment.

ProteanTecs

Series C in 2020
ProteanTecs Ltd. is a software company that specializes in a cloud-based platform designed to enhance the performance and reliability of electronic systems. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Haifa, Israel, with additional offices in Tel Aviv, Santa Clara, and Bridgewater, the company utilizes data generated by chip-embedded agents and machine learning to predict faults before they lead to failures. Its solutions deliver valuable insights across the entire value chain, benefiting chip vendors, system vendors, and digital service providers. ProteanTecs offers various capabilities, including predictive maintenance, yield improvement, and performance tuning, aimed at reducing defect parts per million (DPPM) and enhancing overall electronic performance and quality.

Sight Diagnostics

Series D in 2020
Sight Diagnostics Ltd. is a medical device company based in Tel Aviv, Israel, focused on advancing blood diagnostics through the integration of machine vision and artificial intelligence. The company has developed a platform that utilizes digital fluorescent microscopy and computer vision algorithms to diagnose various blood diseases. Its flagship product, Parasight, is designed for malaria detection and has been used in nearly one million tests across 24 countries, although it is not available for sale in the United States. Additionally, Sight Diagnostics has introduced the Sight OLO, a blood analyzer that requires only two drops of blood from a finger prick or venous sample to deliver lab-grade Complete Blood Count results within minutes. With a presence in the UK, the US, and Israel, Sight Diagnostics is expanding its commercial footprint across five continents, aiming to enhance healthcare through fast and accurate blood testing solutions.

Beyond Identity

Series A in 2020
Beyond Identity, Inc. offers a cloud-native passwordless identity management platform that enhances secure authentication by replacing traditional passwords with X.509-based certificates. Founded in 2019 and based in New York, the company provides a comprehensive suite of features including frictionless login, biometric authentication, and Single Sign-On (SSO) integration for various users such as employees, contractors, and suppliers. Its innovative approach utilizes asymmetric-key cryptography to create a robust Chain of Trust, which incorporates user and device identities along with real-time security posture assessments for adaptive risk-based authentication. This technology not only improves security by eliminating credential-stuffing attacks but also facilitates increased business agility and efficiency, allowing organizations to adopt new business models and significantly reduce operational costs while achieving complete passwordless identity management.

InSightec

Series F in 2020
InSightec Ltd. specializes in developing and distributing the Exablate platform, which employs MR-guided focused ultrasound technology for non-invasive medical treatments in oncology and gynecology. The company offers solutions such as Exablate Neuro, designed for personalized thalamotomy to address movement disorders and pain without invasive surgery, and a thermal ablation technique for the treatment of uterine fibroids, which alleviates symptoms while minimizing damage to surrounding tissues. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Tirat Carmel, Israel, InSightec has expanded its presence globally with operations in Europe, Asia, and the Americas. The Exablate system has received various regulatory approvals, including CE marks and FDA approval, and has been recognized with multiple innovation awards for its contributions to healthcare. In addition to its medical devices, InSightec provides clinical training, business support, maintenance, and customer services to healthcare facilities using its technology.

Automax

Series B in 2020
Automax is a car dealership that specializes in Ford, Hyundai, VW, and Mitsubishi cars in Central Texas.

Automox

Series B in 2020
Automox Inc. is a company that specializes in cloud-based patch management solutions, aimed at automating the configuration and maintenance of operating systems across Windows, Linux, and macOS environments. Founded in 2015 and based in Boulder, Colorado, Automox provides a platform that simplifies patch remediation without the need for additional servers or complicated setups. Its offerings include visibility into system inventory, vulnerability status, and policy compliance, enabling organizations to manage their IT infrastructure effectively from a single dashboard. By utilizing AI-powered automation, Automox helps IT professionals address critical vulnerabilities more swiftly, thereby reducing costs and complexity while enhancing productivity. The company was previously known as PatchSimple, Inc. before rebranding in 2016.

Vayyar

Series D in 2019
Vayyar is a manufacturer of 4D imaging radar technology that develops advanced sensor products designed to provide real-time resolution images using radio frequency technology. Founded in 2011 and based in Yehud-Monosson, Israel, the company offers a range of imaging and radar solutions for various sectors, including senior care, automotive, security, smart home, and robotics. Vayyar's products are characterized by their miniature size, affordability, and versatility, making them suitable for a wide array of applications. The company's focus on integrating performance digital signal processors with substantial internal memory enhances the capabilities of its low-cost 4D imaging sensors, contributing to safer and more efficient environments.

Ibotta

Series D in 2019
Ibotta, Inc. is a performance marketing platform based in Denver, Colorado, that enables consumers to earn cash back on their purchases. Founded in 2011, the company partners with various brands and retailers to offer cash offers on a wide range of products, including groceries, clothing, electronics, and beverages. Through its mobile applications, Ibotta connects consumers with digital promotions from consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands, facilitating brand engagement and enhancing the shopping experience. The platform operates through the Ibotta Performance Network, providing a streamlined approach for brands to reach consumers effectively.

Outrider

Series A in 2019
Outrider, Inc. is a software company that specializes in automating logistics hubs through the use of electric, self-driving trucks. Established in 2017 and based in Golden, Colorado, Outrider provides a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution designed for customer-owned freight and transportation fleets. The company offers a comprehensive system comprised of web-based management software, autonomous driving controls for electric yard trucks, and necessary site infrastructure. Its technology automates various yard operations, including the movement of trailers and the engagement and disengagement of trailer connections, thereby eliminating hazardous and repetitive manual tasks. By focusing on the development of zero-emission systems, Outrider aims to enhance safety and efficiency for large enterprises reliant on logistics.

Desktop Metal

Series E in 2019
Desktop Metal, Inc. specializes in additive manufacturing solutions, providing innovative 3D printing technologies tailored for engineers, designers, and manufacturers across various industries. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of products, including the Production System for industrial manufacturing, the Shop System for metal additive manufacturing in machine and job shops, the Studio System for office-based metal 3D printing, and the Fiber desktop 3D printer. Its technologies cater to sectors such as automotive, aerospace, healthcare, consumer products, and heavy industry, enabling on-demand digital mass production that emphasizes speed, cost-efficiency, and high-quality parts. Desktop Metal operates in markets across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific region, with the majority of its revenue generated from the Americas.

InSightec

Series E in 2017
InSightec Ltd. specializes in developing and distributing the Exablate platform, which employs MR-guided focused ultrasound technology for non-invasive medical treatments in oncology and gynecology. The company offers solutions such as Exablate Neuro, designed for personalized thalamotomy to address movement disorders and pain without invasive surgery, and a thermal ablation technique for the treatment of uterine fibroids, which alleviates symptoms while minimizing damage to surrounding tissues. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Tirat Carmel, Israel, InSightec has expanded its presence globally with operations in Europe, Asia, and the Americas. The Exablate system has received various regulatory approvals, including CE marks and FDA approval, and has been recognized with multiple innovation awards for its contributions to healthcare. In addition to its medical devices, InSightec provides clinical training, business support, maintenance, and customer services to healthcare facilities using its technology.
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