Palo Alto · Pre-Seed–Series A · 1 people tracked
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 · 1 people
from public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 3 of 4 portfolio companiesClimate Tech ×1Data & Infrastructure ×1Digital Health ×1Healthtech ×1Longevity ×1SaaS ×1Space Tech ×1
HQs:United States×2
Investments · 4 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 22025 · 12024 · 14 dated
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
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)Megan Haarbauer Pillsbury(Executive Officer, Director)Dr. 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
Emi Gal(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsGood FriendsHealthier CapitalLDV CapitalA16Z SpeedrunCongruent VenturesCredo Ventures+6 more
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesEzra · finsmes.com · Mar 20, 2026
Catalyx Space · pulse2.com · Nov 2, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- 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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