Scout Ventures
Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
Austin, United States
Countries of investment
- USA
Investment stages
- Pre-Seed
- Seed
- Series A
Industries
- Software
- Technology
About
Scout Ventures is a pioneering early-stage venture capital firm dedicated to identifying and investing in frontier technologies and innovative enterprise SaaS solutions. The firm specializes in collaborating with exceptional founders who possess unique insights and experience from military, intelligence, and premier research backgrounds. By focusing on transformative sectors such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and advanced data analytics, Scout Ventures aims to drive significant advancements that can reshape industries and improve operational efficiencies. The firm is committed to empowering visionary entrepreneurs with the resources and support they need to bring groundbreaking ideas to market.
Scout Ventures is a pioneering early-stage venture capital firm dedicated to identifying and investing in frontier technologies and innovative enterprise SaaS solutions. The firm specializes in collaborating with exceptional founders who possess unique insights and experience from military, intelligence, and premier research backgrounds. By focusing on transformative sectors such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and advanced data analytics, Scout Ventures aims to drive significant advancements that can reshape industries and improve operational efficiencies. The firm is committed to empowering visionary entrepreneurs with the resources and support they need to bring groundbreaking ideas to market.
Investment Thesis
Scout is an early stage venture capital firm that invests in frontier technologies built by founders from the military, its intelligence community, and national research labs. Scout leads Seed Rounds with $13M checks while reserving capital to follow on through Series B. Their investment focus lies within AI, MachineLearning, Quantum Computing, Robotics, Advanced Materials Science, Security, Space & Aerospace, and Advanced Energy.
Manager's Experience
With a robust background in venture capital, the fund manager has successfully executed over 50 investments, primarily in technology and healthcare sectors. Focused on early-stage companies, they leverage a data-driven approach to identify high-potential opportunities across North America and Europe. Their strategic style emphasizes operator-first principles, enabling portfolio companies to scale effectively. Notable exits include several high-profile acquisitions, showcasing a keen eye for transformative innovation.
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