Direct Kinetic Solutions

Oak Ridge, TX · Founded 2019 · Privately Held (backing)

Developer of a radioisotopic battery designed to power projects related to small satellites, asset tracking, and future-forward applications. Direct Kinetic Solutions is based in Oak Ridge, TX and was founded in 2019. It was valued at $60 million at its seed round in Dec 2025, the last priced event on record. It has raised $6.5 million across 11 recorded rounds; the latest was a $3 million seed round in Dec 2025.

PMV mark · valuation
$60.0M
Oct 2026
Priced at
its seed round
Dec 2025
Total raised
$6.5M
Last round
Seed Round
Dec 2025

Direct Kinetic Solutions key facts

as of Oct 2026
  • Developer of a radioisotopic battery designed to power projects related to small satellites, asset tracking, and future-forward applications.
  • Direct Kinetic Solutions is valued at approximately $60.0M as of Oct 2026, set at its seed round, Dec 2025; nothing has traded since, per PrivateMarketView’s mark.
  • It has raised $6.5M across 11 recorded rounds; the latest was Seed Round ($3.0M) in Dec 2025.
  • Notable investors include US National Science Foundation, MassChallenge, Capital Factory, United States Department of War, Endless Frontier Labs — 11 tracked in total.
  • Status: Privately Held (backing).
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$60.0M

Valued at $60.0M at its seed round, Dec 2025. Nothing has traded since.

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Direct Kinetic Solutions funding rounds

11 rounds
Dec 2025Seed Round$3.0M▮
Mar 2024Seed Round$2.0M▮
Feb 2024Grant$1.9M▮
Dec 2023Accelerator/Incubator$1.5M▮
Oct 2023Accelerator/Incubator—▮

Direct Kinetic Solutions leadership

Direct Kinetic Solutions valuation

Direct Kinetic Solutions was valued at $60 million at its seed round in Dec 2025. That is the last priced event on record: no secondary trade or institutional fund mark has moved the figure since.

How much has Direct Kinetic Solutions raised?

Direct Kinetic Solutions has raised $6.5 million across 11 recorded rounds since 2019. The largest was a $3 million seed round in Dec 2025. 3 of the rounds disclosed a post-money valuation.

Direct Kinetic Solutions investors

11 investors are on record for Direct Kinetic Solutions, including US National Science Foundation, MassChallenge, Capital Factory and United States Department of War. The seed round in Dec 2025 drew 3 investors.

Who runs Direct Kinetic Solutions

7 people are listed on the Direct Kinetic Solutions team: 7 executives, including Ekhi Muniategui (Co-Founder) and Joanna Patsalis (Co-Founder). 7 of them have a verified direct contact on file.

About Direct Kinetic Solutions

Developer of a radioisotopic battery designed to power projects related to small satellites, asset tracking, and future-forward applications. The company's power management system offers beta-emitting radioisotope power sources in a singular design that provides uninterrupted power over long periods, enabling businesses to eliminate the need for lithium batteries in satellites and optimizing power and space for clients.

Sector
Business Products and Services (B2B)
HQ
Oak Ridge, TX, United States
Founded
2019
Employees
9
Ownership
Privately Held (backing)

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