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ACTIVE
Global HQ
San Diego, United States
Countries of investment
  • United States
  • Canada
Investment stages
  • Seed
  • Series A
Industries
  • AI
  • Cybersecurity
  • Autonomy
  • Aerospace
  • National Security
  • Critical Tech
About
The Veteran Fund is a US-based VC focused on seed-stage critical technology startups led by military veterans. Their focus spans AI, cybersecurity, autonomy, aerospace, and national security technology across the United States and Canada. The firm supports veteran-led founders from Seed through Series A.
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$100K
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Investment Thesis

The Veteran Fund is a seed-stage venture capital firm deploying capital across critical technology sectors including AI, cybersecurity, autonomy, aerospace, and national security technology. They invest in high-growth companies led by elite military veterans with strong military presence in leadership or workforce. The firm differentiates itself through its dedicated focus on veteran-led founders, distinguished community including Four Star Generals and accomplished technology executives, and mission-driven thesis aligning critical technology investments with US national priorities and security.
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Manager's Experience

The Veteran Fund team brings combined operator-investor expertise across critical technology sectors with dedicated focus on backing elite military veteran founders. The team operates with a distinguished community of advisors ranging from Four Star Generals to accomplished technology executives, supporting founders building high-growth companies aligned with US national priorities. The firm provides seed-stage capital to military veteran leaders building category-defining technology companies across AI, cybersecurity, autonomy, aerospace, and national security technology with strong military presence in leadership or workforce.

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Team

Ryan Micheletti - General Partner

Mike Sherbakov - General Partner

Lisa Sutton Gunderson - General Partner

Justin Nahama - General Partner

Portfolio

Firestorm Labs

HavocAI

Natilus

Cyberspatial

Foundation Robotics

Hedgehog

One Range

Fulcrum Autonomy

Proteus Space

Glid

Tern AI

Haiku

Refacture

Instant Teams

Andromeda

Pixly

CyphrAI

VetraFi

EMPEQ

Lonestar Lunar

Aerofuse

Stitch3D

Vatn Systems

DarkSaber Labs

Splash One

Autonomous Cyber

Defiant Space

Bravo Ordnance

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