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A venture studio
like no other.

We build transformative startups to solve systems problems.

We are disruptors. We are Koacore.

From global logistics to entertainment safety solutions, we solve big problems by transforming complex systems from the ground up.

We've built, launched, scaled and sold ventures in multiple verticals and different geographies. The common thread? Complex challenges + disruptive, tech-enabled solutions.

And our numbers speak for themselves.

$100M+

Commercial Volume

30x

Avg. ROI per Exit

4

Portfolio Companies

100%

Successful Launch Rate

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Our Mission

Innovation for Humanity.

Koacore is a pioneering venture studio dedicated to transforming complex systems through innovative, tech-enabled solutions. We identify critical challenges across diverse industries and create disruptive ventures that drive meaningful change, enhance safety, and promote sustainability.

Overview: At Koacore, we are more than just a venture studio – we are disruptors and problem solvers at our core. Our mission is to tackle big, complex challenges by reimagining and rebuilding systems from the ground up. We specialize in identifying opportunities across various sectors, from global logistics to entertainment safety, and create ventures that not only address these challenges but revolutionize entire industries.

Our approach combines:

  1. Innovation: We leverage cutting-edge technology to create solutions that are not just incremental improvements, but game-changers in their respective fields.

  2. Expertise: With a track record of building, scaling, and successfully exiting ventures in multiple verticals and geographies, we bring deep operational knowledge to every project.

  3. Impact: Our ventures are designed to make a significant positive impact, whether it's simplifying donations, enhancing event safety, or streamlining supply chains.

  4. Scalability: We focus on creating solutions that can be scaled to address global challenges and serve diverse markets.

  5. Sustainability: Many of our ventures incorporate sustainability as a key component, helping corporate partners achieve their environmental goals while solving critical problems.

 

From Donating Simplified, which has facilitated over $100M in inventory donations, to KOA-SUPPLY, which delivered 90M+ health and safety products, our portfolio demonstrates our ability to create and scale impactful businesses. Our ventures, such as KOA-LIVE and KOA-K9, showcase our commitment to safety and security in the entertainment industry, protecting millions of fans across thousands of events.

At Koacore, we don't just build businesses; we forge solutions that reshape industries, impact communities, and pave the way for a more efficient, sustainable, and secure future. We are Koacore – where complex challenges meet disruptive solutions.

Dynamic systems. Innovative solutions. 

We specialize in building cutting-edge digital solutions for industries stuck in the stone age.

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KOA-SUPPLY (ACQUIRED)

90M+

Products Delivered

1.5k

Manufacturing & Distribution Partners

KOA-SUPPLY was our first venture in the supply chain space. We delivered over 90 million health and safety products, and our nonprofit work has enabled the delivery of more than $55M in humanitarian aid. KOA-SUPPLY was acquired in Spring 2024 by a major private equity investor, and now operates as a healthcare supply chain marketplace: Cato.

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Donating Simplified

$100M+

Inventory Donated

48

Corporate Partners

Donating Simplified offers a streamlined solution for managing excess inventory — enabling our corporate sponsors to advance their sustainability goals and aid individuals in need. We ensure surplus goods make a meaningful impact — while reducing waste and supporting the creation of resilient communities for the future.

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KOA-LIVE

2.5M

Fans Kept Safe

6,200

Specialists Deployed

KOA-LIVE, a tech-enabled event services provider, has an impressive track record of ensuring the health, safety, and security of over 2,500,000 fans at more than 1,500 live events across the United States. We have earned the trust of Fortune 500 partners who rely on our exceptional services to create safe and memorable experiences for their attendees.

KOA-LIVE

1,500+

Live Events Managed

2.5M

Fans Kept Safe

KOA-LIVE, a tech-enabled event services provider, has an impressive track record of ensuring the health, safety, and security of over 2,500,000 fans at more than 1,500 live events across the United States. We have earned the trust of Fortune 500 partners who rely on our exceptional services to create safe and memorable experiences for their attendees.

KOA-K9 (ACQUIRED)

1,500+

Events Managed

200+

Venues Activated

KOA-K9 is the premier K9 operator in the United States. Koa only works with elite, vetted K9 teams and has deep operational expertise. KOA-K9 makes K9 security fast, effective, and more cost-effective for live event spaces and corporate events. KOA-K9 was acquired in Spring 2024. KOA-K9 continues to partner with KOA-LIVE for managed K9 campaigns.

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Meet our team of innovators & builders.

Teddy Raskin

Founder & CEO

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Tommy Pennington

Product Strategy

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