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09/02/2026

What happens when manufacturing can move as fast as the mission?

Firestorm Labs, a company in The Veteran Fund portfolio, is exploring that question with xCell, a mobile “factory in a box” designed to produce drone components, replacement parts, and even complete UAS closer to where they are actually needed.

That could mean less time waiting on centralized factories, inventory, and long supply chains, especially in environments where speed matters.

The bigger idea goes far beyond drones. Manufacturing may become increasingly distributed, flexible, and closer to the point of demand.

That is the kind of critical technology we are excited to back.

Building something that could strengthen America’s resilience? Apply at veteran.fund.

A milestone this big deserves more than a celebration.We’re proud to see Instant Teams, part of The Veteran Fund portfol...
09/02/2026

A milestone this big deserves more than a celebration.

We’re proud to see Instant Teams, part of The Veteran Fund portfolio, turn America’s 250th anniversary into real career opportunities for military spouses through Mission250.

If your company is hiring, this is a meaningful way to get involved.

Learn more about Mission250 and help create the next 250 careers.

08/29/2026

A lot of modern infrastructure depends on systems most people never think about until they stop working.

Navigation is one of them, and that is exactly why TERN’s work matters. Building a way for vehicles to determine position without relying entirely on satellites could have major implications for transportation, defense, and other environments where GPS is unreliable or unavailable.

Great to see TERN co-founder and CEO Shaun Moore sharing that vision on SiriusXM.

If you’re a veteran founder building critical technology, apply at veteran.fund.

One of our dear General Partners, .micheletti, recently represented The Veteran Fund at Limitless Expo, joining and oth...
08/27/2026

One of our dear General Partners, .micheletti, recently represented The Veteran Fund at Limitless Expo, joining and other investors for a conversation about how to think about wealth when markets start to shift.

One of the most useful parts of panels like this is hearing how different investors approach the same problem from completely different angles. Real estate, gold, private markets, and venture all move differently, so the conversation around diversification becomes much more practical when those perspectives are in the same room.

For Ryan, the takeaway came back to being intentional before the market forces you to react. That mindset also shapes how The Veteran Fund thinks about giving LPs exposure to veteran-led companies building critical technologies.

Thanks to Limitless Expo for creating the space for these conversations.

Interested in learning more about becoming an LP with The Veteran Fund? Visit veteran.fund.

Supporting the Special Operations community also means supporting what comes after service.This September, The Veteran F...
08/26/2026

Supporting the Special Operations community also means supporting what comes after service.

This September, The Veteran Fund, powered by GTG Energy , is proud to support Swim for SOF, bringing the community together to raise funds for The Honor Foundation and the work they do helping Special Operations veterans transition into their next careers.

We’re already on our way toward our $5,000 team goal, and every contribution gets us closer.

Join the team or donate in the link in bio

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08/24/2026

The future gets built by the people willing to fund it early.

The technologies America may depend on tomorrow are being developed today by founders working on hard problems in energy, defense, infrastructure, AI, and space.

Backing them takes patience, conviction, and a clear understanding of the responsibility that comes with investing LP capital.

That is the mission behind The Veteran Fund.

If you’re a veteran founder building critical technology, apply at veteran.fund.

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08/22/2026

One of the strongest parts of the American startup ecosystem is that a founder’s first attempt does not have to define the rest of their career.

Building a company creates experience that is difficult to replicate anywhere else. Founders learn how to hire, raise capital, manage pressure, listen to customers, and make decisions with incomplete information. When they take those lessons into the next company, they often return with sharper judgment and a much clearer understanding of what building actually requires.

That willingness to give capable founders another opportunity creates the conditions for more ambitious companies to emerge.

If you’re a veteran founder building critical technology, apply at veteran.fund.

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08/20/2026

Commercial aviation doesn't change very often.

New aircraft programs take years to develop, require extensive regulatory certification, and represent enormous commitments from customers. That's why it's remarkable when airlines, cargo operators, and logistics companies place orders long before an aircraft ever enters service.

One company operating at the center of this shift is Natilus.

It has reported an order book of more than 570 aircraft valued at approximately $24 billion, spanning both cargo and passenger platforms. While these aircraft are still progressing toward certification and commercial deployment, the level of customer interest reflects growing demand for more efficient aircraft designs that can reduce fuel consumption, operating costs, and emissions.

Innovation in aerospace isn't measured only by what's flying today.

Sometimes the strongest signal is the confidence customers place in what's coming next.

We're proud to have Natilus as part of the The Veteran Fund portfolio, supporting their mission to redefine the future of aviation.

For most people, GPS is something they use without thinking twice.But it wasn't built for everyday navigation.The techno...
08/19/2026

For most people, GPS is something they use without thinking twice.

But it wasn't built for everyday navigation.

The technology was originally developed by the U.S. Department of Defense to help military forces navigate with extraordinary precision. For years, civilian users only had access to a less accurate version of the system. It wasn't until 2000 that those restrictions were removed, paving the way for the GPS millions of people rely on today.

Now the conversation is evolving again.

Modern defense and autonomous systems are being designed with a different assumption: GPS won't always be available. Signals can be jammed, spoofed, or disappear entirely.

That's why veteran founders are building the next generation of navigation technology.

Companies like TERN, part of The Veteran Fund portfolio, are developing systems that can determine a vehicle's location even when GPS isn't available, helping create more resilient technology for both commercial and defense applications.

The future isn't just about improving GPS.

It's about building systems that can keep operating when GPS can't.

Building a veteran-led critical technology company and already creating real traction?We want to hear your story.Apply a...
08/16/2026

Building a veteran-led critical technology company and already creating real traction?

We want to hear your story.

Apply at veteran.fund.

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