Investor Type | Firm |
Industries | Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • A.I. (& Big Data) • Cloud Services (& Infrastructure) • Food & Beverage • GovTech • Woman Focused |
Stages | Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Private Equity, Post-Ipo |
Investing | United States |
Investment Range | $1,000 - $1,000,000 |
Investment Sweet Spot | $500,000 |
The U.S. Department of Defense operates a funding arm that specializes in investments ranging from Pre-Seed stages to Post-IPO positions. They focus on a wide array of industries including Business Solutions, FinTech and Financial Services, Hardware and Manufacturing, Retail and E-Commerce, A.I. and Big Data, Cloud Services and Infrastructure, Food & Beverage, GovTech, and initiatives that are Woman Focused. Their investment criteria are broad, engaging with capital injections as small as $1,000 to as large as $1,000,000, while their sweet spot for investments lies around the $500,000 mark. They aim to empower and accelerate companies at various stages of their life cycle, whether at the early seeding phase, looking to grow through Series A and Series B rounds, or even in the later stages including Private Equity and after the company has gone public. Their expertise is not just grounded in monetary contributions; they bring to the table deep industry knowledge, a network of professional contacts, and a comprehensive understanding of both private and public sectors. Their investments not only seek financial return but also look to support ventures that align with the broader strategic interests of national security, innovation, and technology development, ensuring the United States remains at the forefront of global advancements.