5 Founders Backed by Koch Disruptive Technologies (2026)

Koch Disruptive Technologies founders (5)

Koch Disruptive Technologies founders covers 5 founders on MetOx Technologies, Optimal Dynamics and Outrider and 2 other companies. The most common sectors are Logistics (3), AI Infrastructure (1) and Climate (1). Members are based in 5 cities, led by Chattanooga, TN (1), Golden, CO (1) and Houston, TX (1). Companies represented include REPOWR and Teramount. Every founder below links to a profile with their company, backers, and the filings behind each round.

• Founders listed: 5
• Companies represented: 5
• Top sector: Logistics (3 founders)
• Top location: Chattanooga, TN (1 founders)
• Sectors represented: 3
• Locations represented: 5

• Andrew Smith — Outrider
• Bud Vos — MetOx Technologies
• Chris Hines — REPOWR
• Daniel Powell — Optimal Dynamics
• Hesham Taha — Teramount

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