Advancing America
Through Venture Capital
Investing in critical technologies to safeguard our nation's future
The Veteran Fund is a next-generation venture capital firm backing high-growth critical technology startups led by elite military veterans. We believe veteran leaders have the leadership, purpose, and resilience needed to build the companies that shape America's future.
Investment Thesis
Veteran Leadership
We focus on high-growth companies with a strong military presence, either through leadership or workforce, to leverage their unique skill sets and experiences.
Critical Technologies
We invest in mission-driven technologies that align with national priorities and deliver innovative solutions with clear and lasting impact on America's security, strength, and global leadership.
Seed stage
We invest at the seed stage because it is where vision, leadership, and execution converge - allowing us to provide outsized returns to our investors.
OUR STRATEGIC ADVANTAGE
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The Veteran Fund has assembled a community of the world’s top military and business leaders ranging from Four Star Generals to accomplished technology executives. We work closely with our portfolio companies to drive growth, unlock non-dilutive capital, and position them for successful follow-on funding.
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We maximize returns by backing elite veteran founders building critical technology companies. Our strategic advantage is a trusted community of mission-driven leaders, exclusive co-investment opportunities, and access to once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Investors gain more than financial upside - they become part of a movement shaping the future of American innovation.
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We invest in bold, principled leaders building technology companies that tackle America’s most urgent challenges. Military veterans embody the values of leadership, resilience, and mission-driven purpose. These qualities are essential to building transformative companies that advance national security, economic strength, and American innovation.
General Partners
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Ryan Micheletti
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Mike Sherbakov
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Lisa Sutton Gunderson
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Justin Nahama
“The Veteran Fund provides one of the most meaningful ways to support the veteran community, by helping them build innovative technology companies. The fund not only empowers veteran entrepreneurs but also delivers tangible value to its investors through venture-scale returns.”
– General Stanley McChrystal, U.S. Army (Ret.)
Fund Mandate
Seed
Investment Round
$5M-$25M
Target Valuations
100X
Growth Potential
$500K-$2M
Check Size
Are you a great veteran-led startup that meets the criteria above?
Are you a military veteran founder with a great idea for a startup?
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