Scout Ventures
Austin, Texas · Invests in US · Website
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Scout invests in frontier technologies built by founders from military, intelligence, and national research labs. The team provides capital, operational partnership, government network access, and non-dilutive capital leverage. Focus on dual-use technologies with both commercial and defense applications.
Likely not a fit for
No consumer apps without defense relevance, no B2C e-commerce, no founders without deep technical domain expertise, no business models dependent on venture scale alone without government or strategic edge.
How they invest
- Lead or follow
- Usually leads
- Typical decision
- ~2 weeks
- Warm intro
- Not required
- Involvement
- Takes a board seat
- Fund status
- Actively deploying
- Assets under mgmt
- $155M
- Decision process
- Partnership vote
Partners & team
6 contacts on file
Portfolio
Voyager Space is an innovative national security and space solutions company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions for civil and commercial space missions.
ID.me is a next-generation digital identity wallet that simplifies how individuals securely prove their identity online. The platform enables users to access government and commercial benefits, explore exclusive discounts, and protect against identity theft using advanced technologies like biometrics and generative AI.
Unite Us is a technology company focused on connecting communities, data, and care to eliminate healthcare silos and improve access to social care resources.
Tomahawk Robotics is a leader in AI-enabled robotic control and integrated communications systems, providing an open architecture common control system designed for the warfighter, enhancing human-machine teaming across various uncrewed systems.
UbiQD develops and manufactures advanced quantum dot materials for a wide range of industries, focusing on sustainable and safe alternatives for applications in agriculture, solar energy, and security.
Encharge is an AI-powered email platform designed specifically for SaaS businesses, enabling behavior-based email marketing and automation to enhance user engagement and retention.
PiLogic is a dual-use company revolutionizing aerospace by delivering precise, efficient, and mathematically grounded AI solutions. We provide targeted models with unparalleled accuracy and speed.
Usul is the collaborative AI powering defense contractors to find and win contracts faster, allowing you to operate at godspeed.
TernAi develops IDPS™, an AI-powered navigation system that provides high-accuracy positioning without GPS or cellular signals, using existing vehicle sensors and digital maps.
Beacon AI is building the future of flight safety and efficiency for aircraft operators, leveraging AI technology to assist pilots and improve operational performance.
SightX is an all-in-one consumer research platform that provides organizations with advanced tools for real-time consumer insights, leveraging AI to automate workflows and enhance research methodologies.
DeepSig develops innovative software solutions for wireless communications using machine learning, enhancing performance, spectrum awareness, and signal processing design.
Recent activity
- May 2025
PiLogic
Seed · Lead
- May 2025
Usul
Seed · Lead
- Feb 2025
EnCharge AI
Series A · Investor
- Dec 2024
SightX
Seed · Lead
- Nov 2024
Beacon AI
Seed · Lead
- Jun 2024
TernAi
Seed · Lead
Scout Ventures in the news
AlleyWatch
The 22 Largest US Funding Rounds of May 2026
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AlleyWatch
The 22 Largest US Funding Rounds of May 2026
2 months ago
Global Venturing
Defence manufacturer Booz Allen hires new investor
2 months ago
IndexBox
Skyler Shuford Launches Reaxiomatic, a New Aerospace and Defense Startup
2 months ago
InnovationMap
Houston quantum energy chip startup emerges from stealth with $12M round
3 months ago
Pulse 2.0
Scout Ventures: $125 Million Raised For Dual-Use Technology Fund V
5 months ago
AltAssets Private Equity News
Dual-use military, civilian tech investor Scout Ventures raised oversubscribed $125m Fund V
5 months ago
Resilience Media
Scout Ventures raises $125 million to expand investment in defence and dual-use tech
6 months ago
Business Wire
Scout Ventures Announces Oversubscribed $125 Million Fund V
6 months ago
Tectonic Defense
Scout Ventures Raises $125M Fund V
6 months ago
The Information
Scout Ventures Raises $125 Million for Fifth National Security-Focused Fund
6 months ago
InnovationMap
Innovative Houston-area hardtech startup closes $5M seed round
7 months ago
Resilience Media
Scout Ventures GP Brad Harrison talks about funding the future of defence
8 months ago
Private Equity International | PEI
NMSIC receives new PE recommendations
9 months ago
Alternatives Watch
New Mexico SIC adds another $995m across debt, VC, PE, and RE
9 months ago
New Jersey Globe
Former Army paratrooper planning to run in NJ-11 special election
9 months ago
Fortune
HavocAI raises $85M to sell autonomous boats to the U.S. military
11 months ago
Business Insider
Voyager Soars 82% Higher on First Day of Trading As Defense Tech Booms
Jun 2025
West Point Association of Graduates
Harrison ’94 Honored as 2025 Future Texas Business Legend
Jun 2025
Payload Space
PiLogic Raises $4M Seed Round For Faster Inference
May 2025
FinTech Global
Cybersecurity startup Valarian bags $20m seed round
May 2025
Venture Capital Journal
Scout Ventures taps Zach Beecher as partner
Apr 2025
PR Newswire
Zach Beecher Joins Scout Ventures as Partner
Apr 2025
citybiz
Scout Ventures Lead $11M Seed Round For HavocAI
Sep 2024
Teknovation.biz
VC News | Three funds close raises totaling $320 million
May 2024
Coverager
Scout Ventures announces close of Fund IV
May 2024
webwire.com
Scout Ventures Welcomes Cody Huggins and Taylor Craig as Principal and Associate
Jan 2023
WebWire
Scout Ventures Appoints Ian Folau as Newest Operating Partner to Support Portfolio Company Go-To-Market Strategies
Dec 2022
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