Hivers and Strivers

What is Hivers and Strivers?

Hivers and Strivers is an angel investment network that focuses on providing early-stage financing to startups led by U.S. military veterans.

They recognize the exceptional leadership skills that military entrepreneurs possess, which are often overlooked and under-resourced. The firm seeks to rectify this funding gap, investing exclusively in veteran entrepreneurs and demonstrating through their track record that these companies can generate above-average returns.

Hivers and Strivers is industry-agnostic and supports veterans across all military branches. They invest from seed stage through Series B, encompassing significant early stages of business development.

Beyond capital infusion, they are committed to assisting ventures by leveraging their group of experienced advisors and limited partners to offer strategic planning expertise. They prioritize facilitating critical introductions, assisting in operational execution and improvements, and providing access to a peer-to-peer network. This network connects military veteran entrepreneurs to share insights and overcome common challenges.

The firm has a rich history, with 100% of their investments since 2009 going into veteran-led ventures, totaling more than 20 companies. Their portfolio companies have attracted increasing attention from a broader investor base due to their knack for outperforming peers.

Hivers and Strivers maintain a disciplined investment strategy, aiming to capitalize on significant upside potential. They do not invest in lifestyle businesses, franchises, cannabis-related companies, or government contracting.

Veterans aiming to receive funding from Hivers and Strivers are invited to pitch their scalable startups that have the potential to be game-changing in their respective industries.