Scout Ventures

What is Scout Ventures?

Scout Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that focuses on investing in frontier technologies, particularly those emerging from the military, intelligence community, and national research labs. They specialize in leading Seed Rounds with investments ranging from $2-5 million, while reserving capital to continue supporting companies through Series B rounds. Their preferred investment focus includes advanced fields such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, quantum computing, robotics, advanced materials science, security, space, aerospace, and advanced energy sectors.

Scout Ventures possesses expertise in defense and experience in building multi-billion dollar companies, enabling them to repeatedly find success in these verticals. The firm seeks to invest in transformative technology ventures that push the boundaries of innovation and are committed to creating a better future. Their investment range typically starts from a minimum of $500,000, with a maximum of $1,000,000, and a sweet spot investment of about $750,000.

Scout Ventures' portfolio includes a diverse array of industries such as software, IT and TMT, media, education, business solutions, FinTech and financial services, energy, retail and e-commerce, sales and marketing, clean tech, AI and big data, health tech and fitness, web security and privacy, autonomous vehicles, cloud services and infrastructure, GovTech, robotics, aerospace and defense, deeptech, mobile, mobility, online social platforms, and women-focused enterprises.

The firm is characterized by its specialties in early, pre-seed, seed, and series A investments.

With $9,300,000 assets under management, Scout Ventures is looking to support founders innovating in dual-use technology spaces and is driven by their connection to the service academy network, along with their experience in the military and civilian innovation ecosystems.