Kortschak Investments

Kortschak Investments is a private investment firm that specializes in early-stage technology companies. They invest in smart individuals solving complex scientific or engineering challenges, believing that the brightest minds are drawn to the most interesting problems. Their approach emphasizes amplifying a founder's ambition and fostering the most creative capacities within them. They resist confining a company to its original business model, understanding that businesses evolve over time and that changing models in the early years is a sign of strength. Their investments are directed towards companies with audacious visions targeting enormous markets, partnering with talented entrepreneurs pursuing ambitious and challenging tasks. They treat these entrepreneurs with respect and hope for the best.

Their notable investments include McAfee, E-TEK Dynamics, OpenAI, and Anthropic. They have also partnered with companies like Stripe, Trade Desk, Robinhood, and Palantir, which represent a transformational shift in how they serve their customers. They are patient capital with no predefined timeframe for realizing liquidity, with 100% of their capital from their family office. This is their central life's work, demanding duration and persistence. Their growth-stage investments tend to range from $250K to $1M in sectors spanning software, healthcare, and climate tech.