The Veteran Fund
Status
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.
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.
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.
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.
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