The Veteran Fund
Overview
The Veteran Fund is a venture capital firm dedicated to advancing America by investing in veteran-led companies that develop critical, dual-use technologies for both national security and commercial markets. The firm focuses on sectors where technology meets mission, such as cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, space, and advanced manufacturing. By investing in veteran-led companies, the fund aims to leverage the unique leadership, resilience, and mission-driven mindset of military veterans to address pressing challenges and drive innovation. The fund's investment strategy centers on early-stage startups, particularly those at the seed stage, with valuations ranging from $4 million to $20 million. The Veteran Fund seeks to identify disruptive startups with the potential for significant growth and impact, emphasizing exceptional leadership alignment and the relevance of its comprehensive network, business expertise, and supportive resources to the companies it chooses to invest in. The firm has assembled a community of top military and business leaders to work closely with portfolio companies, driving growth, unlocking non-dilutive capital, and positioning them for successful follow-on funding. In November 2024, The Veteran Fund successfully closed its inaugural Fund I, which was oversubscribed. This milestone reflects the growing recognition of the value in veteran-led businesses that tackle complex challenges with resilience and precision. The fund's rapid success highlights its compelling mission and the increasing interest in dual-use technologies that address critical priorities while unlocking commercial opportunities. The Veteran Fund plans to launch a larger Fund II in 2025, aiming to support an even larger portfolio of impactful startups and continue its mission of empowering veteran entrepreneurs to drive advancements in technology while securing America's future.
Investment Focus
- Veteran-led startups
- Critical, dual-use technologies
- Seed stage companies
- Veteran leadership in the startup team
- Product built with customer traction
- Focus on critical technologies, dual-use, B2B SaaS
- Seed stage with valuations between $4 million and $20 million
- Veteran leadership in the team
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Unlock full contacts →Frequently asked questions about The Veteran Fund
What sectors does The Veteran Fund invest in?
The Veteran Fund invests in Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Space, Advanced Computing and Defense, and is based in San Francisco, United States. The Veteran Fund is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does The Veteran Fund invest at?
The Veteran Fund backs companies at Seed, writing cheques of 4M - 20M.
Which regions does The Veteran Fund invest in?
The Veteran Fund invests across United States.
Who are the partners at The Veteran Fund?
Team members listed for The Veteran Fund include Ryan Micheletti (Cofounder and General Partner) and Mike Sherbakov (General Partner).
How do I contact The Veteran Fund?
The Veteran Fund's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
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