VC in DC

Don't miss this amazing opportunity for dual-use and defense startups! VC in DC is hosting 20 startups to meet the 20 top funders in this space! Apply by April 6 for a chance to attend. https://lnkd.in/ex_hCKkq

Join VVP host Tate Beasley tomorrow, from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM, for a Fireside Chat with Mehlam Shakir of Dreamit Ventures, Derren Burrell of Veteran Ventures Capital, and Matt Gittleman of JHH vc. They will discuss the key diligence items investors look for when evaluating startups, as well as the research entrepreneurs should conduct on potential investors before seeking funding. Register here: https://bit.ly/4haD7Vh

We’re thrilled to welcome Lookout Ventures as a 2025 #VenturePartner to VC in DC! Although Matthew Bressler and Will Rayner should already be household names at this point if you’re raising early stage VC in the DC area, the Lookout Ventures name might be new to you. https://lnkd.in/e2D7A69E Lookout Ventures is focused on supporting #SaaS entrepreneurs in geographies outside the main venture hubs of NYC, SF and Boston, with a special focus on the DC metro area. They invest in #seed stage rounds, when the capital gap is particularly acute for founders – especially when it comes to finding a lead investor. ? They invest in SaaS generally, but are particularly focused on in investing in software for technical users (ie #cybersecurity, #MSP, #devops, #cloud, #infra SW) and #AI-powered #verticalsoftware. Their bench of operating partners helps dig in with founders to help them lay the team & process foundations to go from Seed to #SeriesA, and Series A to Series B. https://lnkd.in/eHmKby_B VC in DC is on a mission to unite and catalyze the venture and startup ecosystem in the Greater #DC Region. Interested in joining our 25+ Venture Partners? Email us at [email protected].

Please join us in thanking and welcoming Osage Venture Partners as a 2025 #VenturePartner to VC in DC ?? . The strength of our region lies in the connections we build, and expanding our network to the broader #MidAtlantic only amplifies that impact. Osage has long been a champion of this interconnected ecosystem—welcoming us into their market, supporting ours, and demonstrating the kind of cross-regional collaboration that fuels innovation. Their commitment to fostering growth in the DC startup community makes this partnership a natural fit. Osage Venture Partners is a #Seed and #SeriesA fund focused on #B2B #software?companies that?leverage #AI to?enable humans to be more productive?by transforming how work gets done.?Currently investing out of their 5th?fund,?they have been investing at the forefront of technology for the last 20 years, and believe in deep partnerships with the entrepreneurs they back, supporting them across strategy, hiring, finance, and go-to-market. OVP is based in #Philadelphia, but invests across the US with a keen eye for entrepreneurs that have had success leading businesses and building teams in the past.??We have a long history of success in the DC region, having had the privilege to partner with companies such as MarginEdge, GoCanvas, Phone2Action, and many others.?https://lnkd.in/eDkhAv_t VC in DC is on a mission to unite and catalyze the venture and startup ecosystem in the Greater #DC Region. Interested in joining our 25+ Venture Partners? Email us at [email protected]. Sean Dowling Evan Cannon

We’re thrilled to welcome DataTribe as a #VenturePartner for 2025! ?? Few firms have shaped the cybersecurity landscape quite like DataTribe. They don’t just invest in cyber startups—they co-build them, bringing deep operational expertise and a track record of turning cutting-edge cyber innovations into world-class companies. Their roots in the intelligence community and top-tier tech sectors give them an unparalleled edge in identifying and nurturing the next generation of cybersecurity leaders. DataTribe is a #cybersecurity startup foundry that invests in and co-builds companies focused on generational leaps in cybersecurity. As a group of experienced #founders, #investors, and #entrepreneurs from the technology sector and #intelligencecommunity, DataTribe leverages decades of proven success to protect what matters most by accelerating our nation’s cybersecurity. The firm provides early-stage capital, company-building know-how, and access to a vast network of industry leaders to fuel startup growth. https://datatribe.com/ ?? Upcoming Events: DataTribe is hosting their Inaugural Cyber Innovators Breakfast on March 13. It’s invite only, but if there are cyber startups, cyber investors, or CISO’s/cyber executives interested in joining, reach out to Leo Scott on LinkedIn to request an invite. VC in DC is on a mission to unite and catalyze the venture and startup ecosystem in the Greater #DC Region. Interested in joining our 25+ Venture Partners? Email us at [email protected]. Maurice Boissiere, John Funge, Tony S., Michael J., Bob Ackerman, Robert Ackerman, Matt Moran, Andy Hunn, David Whalen

Excited to welcome Startup Virginia as a #VenturePartner for 2025! Their commitment to fostering a strong, interconnected venture network aligns perfectly with VC in DC’s mission to support and scale the next generation of startups in the region. Huge thanks to Noelle James and Richard Wintsch for their leadership in driving innovation and strengthening Virginia’s entrepreneurial ecosystem—we’re thrilled to partner with you! Startup Virginia understands that a strong, interconnected venture network is key to fostering a thriving startup ecosystem. Through an engaged community, holistic programs, targeted resources, and dynamic workspaces, Startup Virginia helps startups reach their full potential and positively impact Virginia's economic landscape. https://lnkd.in/ep8XeAfJ VC in DC is on a mission to unite and catalyze the venture and startup ecosystem in the Greater #DC Region. Interested in joining our 20+ Venture Partners? Email us at [email protected].

?? Calling all dual-use and defense startups! ?? VC in DC, Arlington Economic Development, and JBG SMITH are coming together to build a next-generation innovation hub in National Landing—home to The Pentagon, Virginia Tech’s Innovation Campus, and leading defense contractors. This effort aims to create a thriving ecosystem where the world’s greatest thinkers tackle critical challenges in advanced computing, cybersecurity, and defense technology. To kick things off, we’re hosting an exclusive inaugural event designed to connect high-potential startups with leading funders in the sector. This event will be highly curated—we’re selecting just 20 startups to join 20 top funders in an intimate setting focused on unlocking opportunities for growth, investment, and collaboration. ?? Are you building a game-changing dual-use or defense startup? ?? Do you want direct access to investors and stakeholders shaping the future of this space? If so, apply now for a chance to attend. ?? Date: Wednesday, April 23 ?? Apply here: https://lnkd.in/ex_hCKkq ? Deadline: Sunday, April 6 Let’s build something transformative together. #DualUseTech #DefenseInnovation #VCinDC #NationalLanding #Startups Matt Gittleman, Bill Collier, Jarron H. Smith, Tally Wolff, Michael Stiefvater, Sumeet Saini

Having SAIC Ventures as a partner means unlocking a direct path to mission deployment for cutting-edge #startups. Their expertise in integrating and scaling #dualuse technologies ensures that the best commercial innovations reach the #government and #defense sectors where they’re needed most. Huge thanks to Michael Hauser, Chris George, Katie Swanson, Lauren Knausenberger, and Rana Barzegar for joining VC in DC as a #VenturePartner for 2025. SAIC Ventures focuses on integrating and accelerating commercially available dual-use technologies to solve their customers’ most challenging missions. Their team of technology and business professionals identifies, invests in, develops, and hardens leading solutions from VC-backed startups for mission application in defense, intelligence, civilian, and state/local enterprises. ? SAIC Ventures’ charter is to enable their customers to access the most promising technical solutions in data and #AI, digital engineering, #cybersecurity, enterprise IT, #cloud, and #digitaltransformation to help solve their mission challenges. https://lnkd.in/d7aF8Kwn VC in DC is on a mission to unite and catalyze the venture and startup ecosystem in the Greater #DC Region. Interested in joining our 20+ Venture Partners? Email us at [email protected].

Early Light Ventures stands out as one of the most strategic and founder-focused investors in the region. They don’t just write checks—they connect the dots, open doors, and actively build momentum for the companies they back. That’s why we’re thrilled to welcome them as a #VenturePartner for 2025. Huge thanks for your support! Early Light Ventures led by Scott Garber and Sam Diener is a #DC + #Baltimore venture fund focused on backing #underdogs, and bolstering the best local founders. They tend to move very fast, and write flexible checks into #B2B #SaaS pre-seed to B stage deals. While they work with 360+ venture funds scattered around the country, they love investing locally.? VC in DC is on a mission to unite and catalyze the venture and startup ecosystem in the Greater #DC Region. Interested in joining our 20+ Venture Partners? Email us at [email protected].

Welcome and thank you to Dreamit Ventures for joining VC in DC as a #VenturePartner for 2025! Many thanks for your support! Dreamit Ventures, led by Darren Sandberg, Mehlam Shakir, and Drew Hunt, invests in transformative Pre #SeriesA stage #cybersecurity companies that are ready to scale. Dreamit leverages deep cyber expertise and an extensive network of industry and investor partners to ignite revenue growth and open doors to smart capital. Since 2008, Dreamit has invested in over 300 companies across four funds. www.dreamit.com VC in DC is on a mission to unite and catalyze the venture and startup ecosystem in the Greater #DC Region. Interested in joining our 20+ Venture Partners? Email us at [email protected].