Kortschak Investments L.P.

Kortschak Investments, founded by Walter Kortschak, is a venture capital firm based in the United States, focusing on early-stage technology companies. The firm’s investment philosophy revolves around backing exceptional founders tackling challenging problems, particularly in sectors such as SaaS, cloud computing, climate tech, and healthcare. Kortschak Investments leverages its deep industry experience to help companies evolve, even if it means pivoting from initial business models to find the best market fit. Since its inception, the firm has deployed over $1.3 billion in capital, with an impressive track record of 51 exits, generating $7.8 billion in equity proceeds. Kortschak’s approach emphasizes long-term partnerships, aiming to support companies through growth and market expansion, which has led to notable successes like investments in companies such as SpaceX, Stripe, and Vatom. Walter Kortschak, the driving force behind the firm, brings decades of experience from his tenure at Summit Partners, where he helped grow the firm’s West Coast presence. His extensive network and strategic insight play a key role in guiding portfolio companies toward scalable growth. Through Kortschak Investments, he continues to invest in visionary founders who are poised to make a significant impact in their respective industries.