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Koch Disruptive Technologies

Koch Disruptive Technologies, based in Kansas, backs Seed to Series B startups in sectors like cybersecurity and enterprise software, leading rounds with checks from $3 million to over $30 million.

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Entry stageSeed, Series A, Series B
Check size$3M to $30M+
Leads roundsYes
FocusCybersecurity, Climate, Enterprise software, Fintech, Healthtech, Deep tech, Logistics and mobility, Industrial
Latest fundn/a
Investing team13 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at Koch Disruptive Technologies

13 people on the investing team, 6 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.

Brendon DurkinManaging Director
Byron KnightPresidentHe previously held leadership positions at Georgia-Pacific and was the first employee at TechDiscovery.
Celeste DaunerManaging DirectorShe previously worked in finance and corporate strategy at Flint Hills Resources.
Chase KochFounderHe founded Koch Disruptive Technologies and Stand Together Ventures, and he serves on several boards.
Isaac SigronManaging Director, KDT IsraelHe leads global investments in data infrastructure with over ten years of investment experience.
Jon ChisholmManaging DirectorHe previously held a vice president role at KM&T and serves on boards for Compass Minerals and PQ Corporation.
Edward MetelitsaDirector
Emerson JamesDirector
Keaton GoedertDirectorHis role is stated in the excerpts, but no further details are provided.
Spencer ChamplinDirectorHis previous industries are not specified in the excerpts.
Aliza GoldbergAssociate, KDT IsraelShe is based in Israel and focuses on deep tech investments.
Reed AldridgeAssociate
Trevor CumpstonAnalystHe is listed on the KDT team page and LinkedIn.

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Writes $3M to $30M+ checks. Its smallest check is larger than 93% of firms in the atlas.

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No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.

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Before you pitch

Ownership target7-10%

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On these lists

Seed investors in United States2836Series A investors in United States1790Series B investors in United States563Seed healthtech investors287Series A healthtech investors243Seed enterprise software investors225Seed fintech investors225Seed climate investors204

Questions

What stage does Koch Disruptive Technologies invest in?

Koch Disruptive Technologies reports entry at seed, series a, series b.

How much does Koch Disruptive Technologies invest?

Koch Disruptive Technologies reports checks of $3M to $30M+.

Does Koch Disruptive Technologies lead rounds?

Yes. Koch Disruptive Technologies says it can lead.

Who are the partners at Koch Disruptive Technologies?

Brendon Durkin (Managing Director), Byron Knight (President), Celeste Dauner (Managing Director), Chase Koch (Founder), Isaac Sigron (Managing Director, KDT Israel), Jon Chisholm (Managing Director).

Is Koch Disruptive Technologies active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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