Jeff Green
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October 31, 2022
Managing Frontier Risk with Non-Dilutive Capital
How Scout Defines Frontier Technology and Manages Risk
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Scout VC Summary
Frontier Technologies & Enterprise SaaS
AI/ML, robotics, autonomy, cyber security, physical security, space, and quantum
Hard-to-Access Founders
From the military, Intelligence Community, and national research labs
Investment Size
Initial investment of $250K-$1M with $2M-$3M for follow-on
Seed Stage
Have MVP and demonstrated
traction
Proprietary In-House Tech
Tech is a core part of our DNA as builders
Geography
Headquartered in Austin with a presence in NYC and DC
Non Dilutive Capital
We have deep experience interfacing with government non-dilutive capital programs for our portfolio companies.
2:1
Non-dilutive capital to equity ratio
$50M+
Awarded
Rich history of early stage deals and exits
Since 1999, Scout's Partners have been backing exceptional entrepreneurs.
85+
Deals
22
Exits
An unmatched network
Our experience working in government agencies and the military give us a unique network. Jointly, our experience doing venture deals in this community makes us a central node for deals in the network.
1200+
Connections in DoD
10k/yr
Deals cross our desk
History of Incubation
We helped build veteran-led UniteUs from scratch and were the first institutional investor. They recently completed two acquisitions and are valued at over $2.2B.
Founder Focused
We're focused on founders. Plain and simple. It's what the business is all about for us.
Recent Portfolio Additions
MArio Fernandes - CEO of Calipso
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MArio Fernandes - CEO of Calipso
One day you will wake up and there won’t be any more time to do the things you’ve always wanted. Do it now.”
In the Press
With a $55M third fund, Scout Ventures is funding veterans ready to tackle the hardest technical challengesScout Ventures closes third fundAfter investing in Los Alamos national lab spinoff, venture capital firm partners with state on new $55M fundVC firm targeting military veteran-led tech startups hits $55m Fund III final closeGet to Know
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