Investment Approach | Venture Vets

Investment Platform

VentureVets operates a $5M early-stage fund using a structured, flexible approach to support veteran and military-connected founders through deal-by-deal investments. Our platform bridges the capital gap for operator-founders in construction, industrial tech, and PropTech—sectors where early-stage capital is limited but opportunities are substantial.
We invest where our accelerator platform, sector expertise, military networks, and operator validation can materially de-risk and accelerate growth.

Our Investment Approach

We back veteran and military-connected founders with deep domain expertise in construction, industrial technologies, and adjacent real estate assets. Our focus is on companies solving infrastructure, workforce, and digital transformation challenges in sectors that are large, fragmented, and under-digitized.

Target Profile

Stage: Early stage to Series A
Revenue: $150K-$5M
Founder Profile: Operator-founders with military background and domain expertise
Sector Focus: Construction tech, PropTech, industrial innovation, workforce solutions, manufacturing tech, logistics, dual-use technologies
Geography: Midwest industrial base, national reach

Proprietary Deal Flow: 12-18 month lead time through our accelerator vs. traditional VCs
Operator Validation: Active construction operator providing customer validation
Military Networks: Deep connections to veteran founders, military spouse entrepreneurs, and defense innovation
Sector Expertise: Authentic understanding of construction, industrial workflows, and built environment
Value-Add Platform: Acceleration, mentorship, customer introductions, and operational support

Why We Invest

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Corporate & Government Partnerships

VentureVets works directly with industry leaders, manufacturers, government agencies, and DoD innovation entities to identify pilot-ready solutions and connect veteran-led startups to real market opportunities.
Our partnership model creates value for all stakeholders: corporations access innovative solutions, government advances defense and economic priorities, and veteran founders gain customers, validation, and growth capital.

Why Partner With Us

Access to Vetted Innovation: Pre-screened veteran-led startups solving real industry problems
Pilot-Ready Solutions: Companies with demonstrated traction and customer validation
Mission Alignment: Support veteran entrepreneurship while advancing business objectives
Proprietary Deal Flow: Early access to technologies before broader market awareness
Structured Engagement: Clear pilot frameworks, success metrics, and partnership pathways

For Corporate Partners

Pilot & Innovation Pathways

We facilitate structured pilot programs that create value for industry partners while accelerating founder growth:

Pilot Design & Execution

Problem definition and solution mapping
Founder selection and technical validation
Clear success metrics and evaluation frameworks
Pilot execution support and performance tracking
Post-pilot scaling and procurement pathways

Example Pilot Areas

Construction site safety and compliance tools
Workforce training and skill development platforms
Supply chain visibility and coordination systems
Energy efficiency and building performance monitoring
Project management and collaboration software
Equipment maintenance and predictive analytics

Access to Vetted Innovation: Pre-screened veteran-led startups solving real industry problems
Pilot-Ready Solutions: Companies with demonstrated traction and customer validation
Mission Alignment: Support veteran entrepreneurship while advancing business objectives
Proprietary Deal Flow: Early access to technologies before broader market awareness
Structured Engagement: Clear pilot frameworks, success metrics, and partnership pathways