Our Impact
VentureVets connects founders to real industry opportunities, capital pathways, and a network committed to supporting veteran-led innovation.
Strategic Partnership
with Comcast, NSF, Indiana IoT Lab, Elevate Ventures
75+
founders supported across programs since 2022
$40K+
non-dilutive capital awarded directly to founders
$6.73M
raised by portfolio company raised in follow-on funding
$18M+
in capital raised by platform companies to date
100%
veteran or military-connected-led companies in portfolio
$6M+
secured by another in government contracts with 3x revenue growth post-cohort
Companies Engaged
with DoD, government contracts, and national strategic clients
150+
entrepreneurs engaged in our ecosystem
200+
GC relationships providing market access and customer validation
150+
identified use cases across industries
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Why Venture Vets?
What Makes Us Different
VentureVets is built on three integrated pillars that support military-connected founders from idea to scale
Accelerator
Programs
Sector-focused programming with deep expertise in Construction Tech, PropTech, and Industrial Innovation.
Our accelerator provides 12-18 month lead time for deal evaluation, structured mentorship, customer validation support, and direct access to 200+ general contractor relationships through our active construction operations.
Sector-focused programming with deep expertise in Construction Tech, PropTech, and Industrial Innovation.
Our accelerator provides 12-18 month lead time for deal evaluation, structured mentorship, customer validation support, and direct access to 200+ general contractor relationships through our active construction operations.
Partnership Network
Strategic collaborations with Comcast, NSF I-Corps, Indiana IoT Lab, Elevate Ventures, veteran-led VCs, industry experts, and government agencies advancing veteran entrepreneurship and industrial innovation.
Our Model
Investment
Platform
A 5M early-stage fund deploying $50,000 initial checks through a 50/50 model of Shared Earnings Agreements and Convertible Notes.
We target 20+ portfolio companies over the fund life, focusing on companies generating $150K-$5M in revenue solving infrastructure, workforce, and digital transformation challenges.
Military-Connected Operator-Investors
Co-founders with actual military experience as USMC veteran (Nathan) and veteran spouse (Courtney), plus advisors spanning Air Force, Navy, and tech industry backgrounds
Active Construction Operator
Operators with authentic customer validation, 200+ GC relationships, and real-time industry insight that traditional VCs cannot replicate
Deep Sector Specialization
Construction tech, PropTech, industrial technologies, and adjacent real estate assets. Focus on infrastructure, workforce, and digital transformation in large, fragmented, under-digitized sectors
Validated Platform with Proven Results
75+ alumni supported, $18M+ in capital raised by platform companies, $40K+ in non-dilutive capital awarded, strategic partnerships with national organizations
Evidence-Based Selection & Structured Diligence
Operator founders with domain expertise, demonstrated traction ($150K-$5M revenue range), and alignment with high-growth sectors (12-17% CAGR)
Proprietary
Deal Flow
12-18 month lead time vs. traditional VCs through our accelerator platform generating 150-200 inbound applications annually
Blended Impact Model
Dual-structure combining 501(c)(3) accelerator with LLC investment fund, driving financial returns, veteran community support, and economic development impact
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