Outpost Ventures is a veteran-owned venture fund headquartered at Alexandria, Virginia. Founded on the motto DO GOOD. MAKE MONEY, the firm backs dual-use deep technologies at the intersection of defense and commercial markets. It targets Series A companies led by innovative entrepreneurs in artificial intelligence, mobility, space and energy. By tapping into U.S. government matching funds programs, Outpost can double portfolio runway with non-dilutive capital, enhancing growth potential without diluting equity.
Outpost Ventures seeks companies with proven commercial revenue and existing U.S. government contracts that qualify for matching. Its proprietary accelerator generates deal flow by leveraging long-standing relationships with operators and founders from government innovation programs. After investing, the firm provides strategic support including guidance on additional U.S. government awards, introductions to clients across defense and commercial sectors, and operational advice from former military leaders and finance professionals. This hands-on approach draws on decades of combined experience, helping portfolio companies refine go-to-market strategies and scale efficiently.
Energy technologies represents a core focus within Outpost’s portfolio, encompassing clean energy systems, advanced battery chemistries, grid-scale storage solutions and power management innovations that serve both national security and commercial needs. By pairing venture capital with government matching funds, Outpost accelerates the development of technologies that improve energy resilience and safety. Portfolio companies such as Safire, developer of lithium-ion battery safety systems, and Inergytek, creator of advanced energy management solutions, exemplify the fund’s commitment to backing technologies with broad commercial applications and critical defense use cases.
