Palo Alto · Pre-Seed–Series A · 3 people tracked
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Investment thesis
KDX backs early-stage technology startups aiming to transform institutional investment and capital allocation. The firm concentrates on investment and capital market technology, building an ecosystem that connects LPs with companies digitizing institutional investing. It invests at the earliest stages—often as the first investor in—and will also participate as late as Series A when a company fits its focus. The team consists of investors, researchers, and operators who have co-founded numerous venture-backed companies and, prior to launching KDX in 2023, invested together for over a decade backing more than 100 companies in tech-enabled investing.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 3 people
from public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 7 of 8 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×2Data & Infrastructure ×2Healthtech ×2Space Tech ×2Biotech ×1Cleantech ×1Climate Tech ×1Crypto & Web3 ×1
HQs:United States×4India×1
Investments · 8 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 22025 · 22024 · 32023 · 18 dated
AlphaLedger tokenizes real-world assets on blockchain, with a focus on municipal debt markets, and operates a vertically integrated structure that includes an SEC/FINRA-regulated broker-dealer and transfer agent.
AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3Enterprise SoftwareFintechPoulsbo, US
Manish Dutta(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inChristopher Wade(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Don Suskind(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsAusum VenturesBlackhorn VenturesEJF Ventures
Space TechSan Francisco, US
Rifath Shaarook Raaj(Executive Officer, Director)Andrew J. Smith(Director)Niharika Naveen(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsTechstarsArka Venture LabsNivesha VenturesOutlander VCPrana Tech VenturesTogether Fund
Catalyx builds standardized infrastructure for deploying sensor payloads into orbit, offering common power, thermal, and data interfaces along with continuous monitoring and real-time data transmission.
Deep TechHardwareIoTSpace TechSan Francisco, US
Rifath Shaarook(Founder & CEO)in
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Co-investorsArka Venture LabsPrana Tech VenturesNivesha VenturesOutlander VCTogether FundTranspose Platform Management+1 more
Dunya Analytics offers enterprise risk analytics software that assesses businesses' impacts and dependencies on local ecosystems, helping companies identify nature-related vulnerabilities, prioritize investments, and produce disclosures.
Climate TechData & InfrastructureSaaSWilmington, US
Megan Pillsbury(Founder & CEO)inDr. Rebecca Stern(Chief Science Officer)
BoardB. Holt Thrasher(Director)
PartnerElliott Donnelley· solo GP
Co-investorsThe Innovation Space
AI copilot for private credit and asset-backed finance
PartnerElliott Donnelley· solo GP
Co-investorsCongruent Venturesfresh.fundA16Z SpeedrunLMNT VenturesPenny Jar Capital VentureStepchange+1 more
Ezra offers advanced MRI-based full-body scans designed to screen for early signs of cancer and hundreds of other medical conditions.
Digital HealthHealthtechLongevity
Co-investorsGood FriendsHealthier CapitalLDV CapitalA16Z SpeedrunCongruent VenturesCredo Ventures+6 more
Othersphere provides location analysis and optimization software for deploying energy-intensive infrastructure, helping teams identify ideal sites faster and with greater confidence.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechData & InfrastructureEnergy
Robert Murphy(CEO)inMatt Hammond(CPO)in
Co-investorsForesightKeiki CapitalThin Line CapitalActive Impact Investments
SynThera develops bioactive glass-based biomaterials and specialty glass products for healthcare, industrial, and consumer applications including bone tissue regeneration, dental repair, skincare, and technical glass for electronics and aerospace.
BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesNew MaterialsPune, IN
Dr. Nilay Lakhkar(Founder and CEO)
Co-investors1CrowdAngel InvestBuenTrip VenturesEntrepreneur FirstRobin CapitalTranspose Platform Management
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesEzra · finsmes.com · Mar 20, 2026
Catalyx Space · pulse2.com · Nov 2, 2025
Catalyx Space · pulse2.com · Nov 2, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has KDX made?
- KDX has 8 tracked investments, including 6 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does KDX invest at?
- KDX invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does KDX focus on?
- KDX focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Data & Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Fintech, SaaS.
- Where is KDX located?
- KDX is headquartered in Palo Alto, US.
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