The Veteran Fund
Overview
The Veteran Fund is a venture capital firm that invests in high-growth, critical, and dual-use technology startups led by exceptional founders from the military community, with a focus on sectors like cybersecurity, AI, space, and advanced manufacturing.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firestorm Labs | Mar 2024 | Seed | Co-investor |
| HavocAI | May 2026 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Glīd Technologies | Jul 2025 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| Instant Teams | Mar 2022 | Series A | - |
| Eos Atomics | Mar 2025 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
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Key People
Justin Nahama
Co-Founder And General Partner
Ryan Micheletti
Cofounder General Partner
Mike Sherbakov
General Partner
Alex G.
Venture Partner
Aviv Shalgi
Venture Partner Startup Advisor
Brett Beckett
Venture Partner
Carlos Romero
Venture Partner
Donald Gansberger
Venture Partner
Eric Basu
Limited And Venture Partner
Greg Call
Venture Partner Limited Partner
Jen Pilcher
Venture Partner
Lucas Rotter
Venture Partner
Regan Delaney
Venture Partner
Tony Weedn
Venture Partner
Zach Micheletti
Venture Partner
Forrest Underwood
Limited Partner
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is The Veteran Fund based?
The Veteran Fund is headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States.
When was The Veteran Fund founded?
The Veteran Fund was founded in 2021.
How many portfolio companies does The Veteran Fund have?
The Veteran Fund has 22 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in The Veteran Fund's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Firestorm Labs, HavocAI, Glīd Technologies, Instant Teams, Eos Atomics.
What was The Veteran Fund's most recent investment shown here?
The Veteran Fund's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in HavocAI in 2026.
What sectors does The Veteran Fund focus on?
The Veteran Fund focuses on Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Cybersecurity, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Cybersecurity, FinTech, Cybersecurity, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, FinTech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure.
What company stages does The Veteran Fund focus on?
The Veteran Fund typically invests at the Early stage.
What is The Veteran Fund's AUM?
The Veteran Fund's assets under management are estimated between $50.0M and $100.0M.