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Disruptive

Growth equity

Dallas · Growth–Late Stage · 10 people tracked

Also known as DISRUPTIVE TECHNOLOGY ADVISERS LLC

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Investment thesis

Disruptive is a global investment firm focused on backing leading private technology companies. It deploys capital through primary, secondary, and structured investments, and partners closely with founders during critical late-stage growth and liquidity phases. The firm offers a set of services spanning proprietary investments, investment banking, business development, and liquidity solutions to support the broader investment ecosystem. It emphasizes operating responsibly and seeing purpose beyond numbers.

Invests inDeep TechSector AgnosticDallasGlobal

Source: firm website, verified Sep 29, 2026.

Stage
Growth–Late Stage
HQ
Dallas, US
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2012
Last 12 months
5 investments
AUM
$7.7B
Tracked investments
15
Unicorns
5

Team · 10 people

from the firm's website
Bram Kohlhausen· Investor Relations Associatein
David Tarnowski· Chief Operating Officer
Hussein Alharthy· VP of International Business Developmentin
Michael Flood· Vice Presidentin
Phillip Caputo· Chief Financial Officerin
Wyatt Houghton· Vice Presidentin

What they invest in

from 15 of 15 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×7Deep Tech ×4Defense Tech ×4Cloud Computing ×2Consumer ×2Hardware ×2Logistics & Supply Chain ×2Media & Entertainment ×2

HQs:United States×10Germany×1Denmark×1

Investments · 15 tracked

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General Radargenrad.comin✓ verified

General Radar develops radar and weapons systems technology for the defense and aerospace sectors.

Deep TechDefense TechHardwareBelmont, US

Jeff(Director of Software Engineering)in

Co-investorsOctave Ventures LlcCapital FactoryKleiner Perkins

Genradgenrad.ioin✓ verified

General Radar Corp. designs high-resolution phased-array radar systems, including a C-band multi-mission radar with a GaN AESA front-end, digital beam-forming, and a supercomputing signal-processing backend.

Deep TechDefense TechHardwareBelmont, US

Co-investorsOctave Ventures LlcKleiner Perkins

Apeel Sciencesapeel.comin𝕏Aug 2021

Apeel Sciences develops plant-based coatings derived from fatty acids and glycerides—ingredients naturally found in plant peels and seeds—that are applied to fresh fruits and vegetables to extend shelf life, preserve flavor and nutrients, and reduce reliance on refrigeration, pesticides, waxes, and plastics.

AgTechCircular EconomyCleantechClimate TechFoodTech

LouJames Rogers(Founder)inJenny Du(Founder)in

Co-investors3cubed VenturesA-Rod CorpAgFunderAndreessen HorowitzATEL VenturesBild Alternative Investments Corporation+18 more

Fortoforto.cominJan 2022

Forto is a freight forwarding and logistics platform that manages international cargo transportation for enterprise brands.

Logistics & Supply Chain

Michael Wax(Founder & CEO)inErik Muttersbach(Founder)in

Co-investorsCavalry VenturesCherry VenturesG SquaredGeneral CatalystInven CapitalIris Capital+8 more

Fortofortolabs.comJan 2022

FortoLabs is Forto's AI-native SaaS platform offering agentic AI tools for the logistics industry, with solutions tested in high-volume logistics operations.

AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS

Tamer Cagatay(Director, Head of FortoLabs)

Co-investorsNAPA.P. Moller HoldingCherry VenturesCiti VenturesG SquaredH14+4 more

Gecko Roboticsgeckorobotics.comin𝕏Series C · Dec 2023 · $100M

Gecko Robotics builds robots equipped with sensors and cameras to inspect industrial structures like boilers for structural defects, replacing dangerous manual inspections at height.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechRoboticsPittsburgh, US

Jake Loosararian(Cofounder & CEO)inTroy Demmer(Cofounder)in

BoardGaetano Crupi(Director)inAndrew Davis(Director)inTrae Stephens(Director)in

Co-investorsAlpha PartnersBase Venture Management, Inc.Cubit CapitalDrive CapitalFifth Down CapitalFormula VC+29 more

Groq Incgroq.comin𝕏Jun 2026 · $650M

Groq designs and manufactures the LPU (Language Processing Unit), a chip purpose-built for AI inference, and operates GroqCloud, a platform for running inference workloads with low latency and cost efficiency across global data centers.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingSemiconductorsPalo Alto, US

Jonathan Ross(CEO)inDouglas Wightman(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardChamath Palihapitiya(Director)in

Co-investorsAccess Ventures (New York)Acequia Capital (AceCap)Alumni VenturesAxiom PartnersB CapitalBasecamp Fund+45 more

Hana Kumahanakumaco.comApr 2023 · $5M

Hana Kuma is a creative media platform founded by Naomi Osaka that produces video series, podcasts, and apparel telling stories for an international and multicultural audience.

ConsumerCreator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentLos Angeles, US

Naomi Osaka(Founder)

Plansplans.dkJul 2026 · $1.8B

A Danish consultancy providing strategy execution and board leadership services for owner-led growth companies, often with international operations.

Enterprise Software

Co-investorsNorrsken VCAccelDragoneer Investment GroupGeneral CatalystGreenoaksICONIQ+2 more

Qwiltqwilt.comin𝕏Sep 2021 · $70M

Qwilt operates an "Open Edge" edge cloud built with service provider partners, offering over 2,000 embedded nodes accessible through a single programmatic API for low-latency, hyper-local delivery.

Cloud ComputingData & InfrastructureMedia & EntertainmentRedwood City, US

Dan Sahar(Vice President, Product Marketing)inAlon Maor(Chief Executive Officer, Secretary and Director)inYoav Gressel(Vice President, Research & Development)inGreg Callanan(Vice President, Americas Sales)inNimrod Cohen(Vice President, Customer Care)inUdi Lerner(Vice President, Product Management)in

Co-investorsAccelCisco InvestmentsMarkerWingBessemer Venture PartnersInnovation Endeavors+1 more

Reflectionreflection.appin𝕏Mar 2026

Reflection is a journaling app that combines AI-powered prompts and guides with advanced search capabilities to help users reflect on their personal growth and life experiences.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerMental HealthWellness & Fitness

Mike

Co-investorsVery Serious Ventures1789 CapitalNVIDIA

Reflection AIreflection.aiin𝕏Oct 2025

Reflection AI develops and releases open-weight AI models alongside published research and open-source software tools for customization and community building.

AI & Machine LearningNew York City, US

Ioannis Alexandros Antonoglou(Founder)in

Co-investorsAccess Ventures (New York)AIX VenturesAudaciousB Capital GroupB4 CapitalBattery Ventures+17 more

Shield AIshield.aiFeb 2025

Shield AI develops AI pilot systems for military applications including aircraft, drones, ships, satellites, and submarines.

AI & Machine LearningDefense TechSan Diego, US

Brandon Tseng(President & Co-Founder)inRyan Tseng(President, Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer)inAndrew Reiter(Co-Founder)inKingsley Afemikhe(Executive Officer)inGary Steele(Chief Executive Officer)in

BoardKeith Dunleavy(Director)

Co-investors645 VenturesAdvaita CapitalAF WPartnersAlpha PartnersAltra VentureAndreessen Horowitz+37 more

Shift5 Websiteshift5.ioSeries A · Oct 2021 · $20M

Shift5 provides operational intelligence and cybersecurity solutions for military and commercial fleets across aviation, ground transportation, maritime, and rail sectors, helping operators detect threats and maintain system resilience in real-time.

CybersecurityDefense TechIoTArlington, US

Josh Lospinoso(Founder)inToby Magsig(President and Chief Executive Officer)Ronak Shah(Chief Technology Officer)in

Co-investors645 VenturesBoeing HorizonX VenturesBooz Allen VenturesCenter15 CapitalInsight PartnersSavano Capital Partners+3 more

Skild AIskild.aiin𝕏Jan 2026

Skild develops AI software and robotics systems that enable robots to operate autonomously in unstructured, real-world environments, performing tasks like navigation, grasping, and inspection without constant human intervention.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechRoboticsPittsburgh, US

Deepak Pathak(Founder)inAbhinav Gupta(Founder)in

Co-investorsAccess Ventures (New York)Alpha Square GroupBerkeley FrontierCoatue ManagementCRV (Charles River Ventures)DG Daiwa Ventures+23 more

Portfolio news

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Disruptive made?
Disruptive has 15 tracked investments, including 6 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does Disruptive invest at?
Disruptive invests at the Growth, Late Stage stages.
What sectors does Disruptive focus on?
Disruptive focuses on Deep Tech, Sector Agnostic.
Where is Disruptive located?
Disruptive is headquartered in Dallas, US.

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