Our Vision
To be the lead partner in unlocking extraordinary long-term potential of disruptive companies and Koch, Inc.
The Cornerstones of
Our Philosophy
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Creative Destruction
KDT embraces disruption by promoting creative destruction — the continuous process of iterating, improving and destroying current business models and platforms, EVEN OUR OWN. We partner with emerging high-growth companies that are committed to doing the same.
OUR APPROACH
Stage
Agnostic
We have the flexibility and long-term thinking to invest anywhere in the life cycle of a company, from seed to late-stage growth.
Thematic
Investing
We invest across various industries anywhere in the world. Some of our investments will be ancillary to Koch’s core businesses and some will be in completely new industries. See our Investment Themes below.
Situationally
Focused
We review each opportunity on individual merit and timing, not concerning ourselves with popular themes or concentration limits.
Themes
Healthcare
Supply Chain & Manufacturing
Cyber Security
Semiconductors
Connectivity
FinTech
Enterprise Software
Energy Transformation
INVESTMENT CRITERIA
• Koch, Inc. Vision Alignment
Creating good profit long-term by providing products and services customers value more than their alternatives, while consuming fewer resources.
• Disruptiveness
Highly disruptive to current solutions or market alternatives.
• Extraordinary Potential
Potential to create a significant new platform or disrupt a large market.
• Mutual Benefit
The ability to help accelerate a company’s growth and add value beyond the capital.