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KdT Ventures

Austin, TX · Invests in US; Europe; MENA · Website

Pre-SeedSeedSeries AAI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsHealthcare & BiotechEducationClimate & EnergyHardware & DevicesBiotech & Life SciencesHealthcare & Digital HealthDeveloper Tools & InfrastructureClimate & Clean EnergyManufacturing & Industrial

Thesis

We believe the greatest advancements of our lifetime will be the result of reprogramming chemistry and biology using creative technology platforms. We invest at the frontier of science, supporting founders re-architecting the world at a molecular level.

Likely not a fit for

KdT avoids purely financial engineering, non-science based business models, and companies without strong technical founder backgrounds.

How they invest

Lead or follow
Usually leads
Typical decision
~2 weeks
Warm intro
Not required
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Assets under mgmt
$250M
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

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Cain McClary

General PartnerFounder and Managing Partner · Primary contact

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c•••@gm•••.com

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Phil Grayeski

General PartnerManaging Partner

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Mack Healy

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Patrick Malone

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Ketan Yerneni

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Blair Willette

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Yusuf Uddin

Platform & OpsPartner, Head of Talent

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Kaitlyn Davis

Platform & OpsOperations Manager

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Portfolio

PathAIHealthcare Digital

PathAI is transforming pathology through artificial intelligence, providing solutions for clinical development, translational research, and companion diagnostics.

Terray TherapeuticsBiotech Life Sciences

Terray Therapeutics is focused on transforming small molecule drug discovery through a unique integration of high-quality experimental data and generative AI, enabling rapid identification and development of potent small molecules.

Dyno TherapeuticsBiotech Life Sciences

Dyno Therapeutics is a genetic technologies company applying artificial intelligence to solve the grand challenge of in vivo gene delivery, focusing on developing high-performance genetic technologies for transformative therapies.

SolugenManufacturing Industrial

Solugen is redefining chemical manufacturing by harnessing the power of biology and chemistry to create sustainable chemical solutions for various industries, including oil and gas, renewable fuels, and agriculture.

AzitraBiotech Life Sciences

Azitra is a clinical-stage precision dermatology company that leverages its extensive knowledge of genetic engineering, proteomics, and the skin microbiome to create and develop novel products for the treatment of skin diseases.

CheckerspotFood Beverage

Checkerspot harnesses biotechnology to produce high-performance fats and oils through precision fermentation of microalgae, offering sustainable alternatives to conventional sources.

ElegenBiotech Life Sciences

Elegen specializes in cell-free clonal gene synthesis through its ENFINIA DNA technology, providing innovative solutions for genetic engineering and synthetic biology.

AbridgeHealthcare Digital

Abridge is a pioneering company leveraging generative AI to enhance clinical conversations, aiming to improve healthcare outcomes for clinicians, nurses, and revenue cycle teams. Their platform transforms healthcare interactions into actionable insights, fostering deeper understanding and efficiency in patient-provider communication.

STRM.BioBiotech Life Sciences

STRM.BIO is developing a non-viral, cell-derived delivery platform for safe, targeted, and scalable in vivo delivery of genetic medicines, initially focused on rare hematological diseases such as Fanconi anemia and in vivo CAR-T therapies.

Tavros Therapeutics
Elemental MachinesEnterprise Software

Elemental Machines is revolutionizing science-based industries with a smart lab platform that offers powerful, data-driven insights to improve laboratory operations.

Hi Fidelity GeneticsBiotech Life Sciences

Hi Fidelity Genetics offers premium non-GMO corn and soybean seeds, focusing on providing farmers with cost-effective solutions to improve their yields.

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KdT Ventures Research Document Overview KdT Ventures is a premier early-stage frontier science venture capital firm founded in 2017 by Cain McClary, MD. The firm has established itself as the standard for supporting teams reimagining the molecular and physical layers of technology. With total assets under management exceeding $250 million across four funds, KdT has demonstrated sustained growth an

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