# Koch Strategic Platforms

> Koch Strategic Platforms is a VC fund in Wichita backing Energy and Manufacturing. See 27 investments, check sizes, portfolio. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Wichita, United States
- Total investments: 27
- Last investment: Oct 2022
- Lead investor: 63%
- Last updated: Aug 2026

Koch Strategic Platforms is a preferred investment partner for growth-oriented strategic businesses developing in new-economy industries.

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Energy | 5 | 19% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 19% |
| Renewable Energy | 5 | 19% |
| Battery | 4 | 15% |
| Software | 4 | 15% |

50 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Post-IPO Equity | 12 | 44% |
| Series D | 3 | 11% |
| Private Equity | 3 | 11% |
| Post-IPO Debt | 2 | 7% |
| Corporate Round | 2 | 7% |

8 stages tracked in total.

### Country

| Country | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| United States | 16 | 59% |
| Canada | 3 | 11% |
| Israel | 1 | 4% |
| Norway | 1 | 4% |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Mavenir | Mavenir is the industry's only end-to-end, cloud-native network software provider. Focused on accelerating software network transformation and redefining network economics for Communications Service Providers (CSPs) by offering a comprehensive end-to-end product portfolio across every layer of the network infrastructure stack. From 5Gapplication/service layers to packet core and RAN – Mavenir leads the way in evolved, cloud-native networking solutions enabling innovative and secure experiences for end users. Leveraging industry-leading firsts in VoLTE, VoWiFi, Advanced Messaging (RCS), Multi-ID, vEPC, and Virtualized RAN, Mavenir accelerates network transformation for more than 250+ CSP customers in over 130 countries, serving over 50% of the world’s subscribers. We embrace disruptive, innovative technology architectures and business models that drive service agility, flexibility, and velocity. With solutions that propel NFV evolution to achieve web-scale economics, Mavenir offers solutions to help CSPs with cost reduction, revenue generation, and revenue protection. | $155M | Private Equity | Oct 04, 2022 |  |
| Wildcat Discovery Technologies | Wildcat Discovery Technologies accelerates the discovery of new materials for energy applications, with a focus on the development of advanced materials for rechargeable and primary batteries. Wildcat’s business also includes collaborative development projects for materials for other applications, including gas storage, carbon capture,thermoelectrics, and structural materials.Wildcat synthesizes and evaluates thousands of materials every week. To do this, the company uses proprietary unique-in-the-world high throughput synthesis and testing platforms to rapidly explore thousands of new materials with the goal of improving performance and reducing costs.Wildcat employs an experienced team of scientists and engineers, with backgrounds in batteries, materials development, and high throughput automation. We also have a world class scientific advisory board.Wildcat is pursuing partnership and collaboration opportunities with corporate leaders throughout the battery supply chain, including global material suppliers, cell makers, and OEM’s throughout the automotive, electronics, medical, military, and consumer products industries. | $90M | Series D | Jul 13, 2022 |  |
| 6K | 6K develops materials into products that will advance industries in manufacturing, renewable energy, aerospace, and consumer electronics. The company assembled a team of material, process, and production experts. 6K Inc. was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in North Andover, Massachusetts. | $102M | Series D | May 12, 2022 |  |
| Cohere Technologies | Cohere Technologies is a leading pioneer for software enhanced 4G & 5G networks. The company has developed a 3GPP compliant software solution to dramatically improve today’s 4G and 5G networks. Cohere is the inventor of OTFS for 6G. Founded in 2009, Cohere Technologies is headquartered in San Jose, California. | $46M | Series D | Feb 22, 2022 |  |
| Aspen Aerogels | Aspen Aerogels provides thermal management and energy conservation insulation solutions for a variety of industries. Their insulation products are up to eight times more effective than traditional insulation materials. Aspen Aerogels' insulation provides maximum thermal performance with minimal weight and thickness for a growing range ofconsumer items, including packaging products and many outdoor gear, apparel, and footwear products. | $50M | Post-IPO Equity | Feb 17, 2022 |  |
| Aspen Aerogels | Aspen Aerogels provides thermal management and energy conservation insulation solutions for a variety of industries. Their insulation products are up to eight times more effective than traditional insulation materials. Aspen Aerogels' insulation provides maximum thermal performance with minimal weight and thickness for a growing range ofconsumer items, including packaging products and many outdoor gear, apparel, and footwear products. | $100M | Post-IPO Debt | Feb 15, 2022 |  |
| Aspen Aerogels | Aspen Aerogels provides thermal management and energy conservation insulation solutions for a variety of industries. Their insulation products are up to eight times more effective than traditional insulation materials. Aspen Aerogels' insulation provides maximum thermal performance with minimal weight and thickness for a growing range ofconsumer items, including packaging products and many outdoor gear, apparel, and footwear products. | $50M | Post-IPO Equity | Feb 15, 2022 |  |
| SES | SolidEnergy manufactures rechargeable cells at a pilot scale for prototype demonstration and specialized aerospace markets. But their real future lies in the materials they supply—anodes and electrolyte—for mainstream markets such as consumer electronics and electric vehicles. They supply these to large Li-ion cell manufacturers to be integratedwith a separator and cathode into full cells which can be customized for different applications including drones, consumer electronics, and electric vehicles.Because their anode and electrolyte materials are compatible with existing Li-ion cell manufacturing processes, they can achieve scalability by using existing infrastructure. This eliminates the need for costly infrastructure investment. It’s all part of their open ecosystem. It means a more seamless end-user experience, faster prototyping, and no limits to growth. | $275M | Post-IPO Equity | Feb 04, 2022 |  |
| GameChange Solar | GameChange Solar is driven by its mission to repower the planet with clean solar energy. We do our part by driving fixed tilt racking and tracker equipment costs lower. With over 6 GW sold, GameChange systems combine fast install, bankable quality and unbeatable value through superior engineering, innovative design and high volume manufacturing. | $150M | Corporate Round | Dec 16, 2021 |  |
| GameChange Solar | GameChange Solar is driven by its mission to repower the planet with clean solar energy. We do our part by driving fixed tilt racking and tracker equipment costs lower. With over 6 GW sold, GameChange systems combine fast install, bankable quality and unbeatable value through superior engineering, innovative design and high volume manufacturing. | $150M | Venture - Series Unknown | Dec 16, 2021 |  |

10 of 27 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [BlackRock](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/blackrock) — VC Fund, 3 deals together
- [Lightspeed Venture Partners](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/lightspeed-venture-partners) — VC Fund, 3 deals together
- [ACME Capital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/acme-capital) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [CAVU Consumer Partners](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/cavu-venture-partners) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [Decheng Capital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/decheng-capital) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [Franklin Templeton](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/franklin-templeton-investments) — VC Fund, 2 deals together

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## FAQ

### What does Koch Strategic Platforms invest in?

Koch Strategic Platforms invests primarily in Energy, Manufacturing and Renewable Energy startups, most often at Post-IPO Equity and Series D stage. Most of the 27 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United States. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### When did Koch Strategic Platforms last invest?

The most recent investment recorded for Koch Strategic Platforms closed in Oct 2022. Shizune tracks 27 investments in total for this profile, including round sizes, stages and portfolio companies, all sourced from confirmed public funding rounds and refreshed monthly.

### Is Shizune's investor data accurate?

Yes — every stat on this profile is calculated from confirmed public funding rounds monitored across hundreds of sources since 2020. This profile was last refreshed in Aug 2026 and is updated monthly. Spotted something off? Use the “Suggest an edit” link near the top of the page.

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