Scout Ventures
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Scout's military-first thesis isn't marketing fluff—Harrison's personal mission after losing a West Point classmate gives them genuine conviction that most defense-focused VCs lack. They're the real deal for veteran founders and dual-use tech, with actual exits like Tomahawk Robotics ($120M to AeroVironment) and moonshot successes like Lonestar literally putting data centers on the moon. The team knows how to navigate both Silicon Valley and the Pentagon, which is rare. However, their military network bias might mean non-veteran founders get overlooked, and their $2-5M seed checks put them in competition with bigger funds who can write larger follow-on checks.
- —Best for: Veteran founders building dual-use tech who need Pentagon connections and SBIR navigation
- —Watch out for: Military network bias - civilians may struggle to get meetings despite strong tech
- —Known for: Actual defense exits and moonshot portfolio wins that validate their thesis
Scout Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm making the world a better, safer place by investing in frontier and dual-use technologies built by veterans, intelligence leaders, and premier research labs. The firm believes that the most innovative and impactful technologies come from operators and entrepreneurs who have deep domain expertise in defense, national security, and government innovation.
Scout leads Seed Rounds with $2-5M checks while reserving capital to follow on through Series B. Their investment focus lies within AI, Machine-Learning, Quantum Computing, Robotics, Advanced Materials Science, Security, Space & Aerospace, and Advanced Energy. Scout Ventures primarily invests in Seed and Series A stages with a portfolio showing they actually practice what they preach in dual-use technologies.
Brad is a distinguished honor graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and served as an Airborne Ranger in the United States Army for five years before retiring as Captain. Right when he started the firm, one of his classmates was killed in action. About four years later, at a memorial service for him, he had an epiphany. Why are we investing in anything other than technology that protects the sons and daughters, and makes the world safer.
Previously, he served as an officer in the U.S. Army with the 82nd Airborne Division alongside Scout Partner Cody Huggins. In 2017, Zach deployed to Iraq as part of Operation Inherent Resolve, where he was awarded the Bronze Star. Beecher joins Scout Ventures from America's Frontier Fund, a deep tech investment fund focused on America's long-term economic and national security. At AFF, Zach led capital formation and supported national security innovation investment strategy.
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