Veteran Founders & Funders Group
Launched on September 4, 2024, the Veteran Founders & Funders Group has grown to over 80 members.
Our mission is to accelerate the success of scalable startups led by veteran founder teams through networking events, resources, and mentorship opportunities. Regular meetups provide founders with valuable connections to fellow entrepreneurs, angel investors, and venture capitalists.
In partnership with Venture Mechanics, members gain access to mentors, workshops, accelerators, coworking spaces, and funding opportunities—including equity and non-dilutive capital. Open to all, including allies, VFF fuels veteran entrepreneurship, driving impact and success in the startup community.
Apr 24, 2025
The Veteran Founders & Funders meetup brings together founders with military backgrounds (all branches, all nations, including DOD employees and non-profits involved in the DOD startup ecosystem) with investors who look to back them in venture scale startups.
The group's objectives are to accelerate the success of scalable startups that are led by veteran founders in the Puget Sound region, through a combination of events and resources.
In partnership with Venture Mechanics, members can also access a vast network of mentors, workshops, startup bootcamps, incubator and coworking options, and access to equity and non-dilutive funding sources.
Keynote Speaker:
Ryan Casey with the Pacific Northwest Defense Coalition.
Presenting Startups:
Dinner will be provided and tickets have been made free by the generosity of an anonymous sponsor.
Parking is always free and easy at Venture Mechanics. Please register as early as possible, and if you need to cancel please do us the courtesy of doing so within 24 hours of the event.
Founder pitch slots are still available. Send us a message if you are interested in pitching your startup venture.
To join the group or subscribe to our newsletter, please sign up here.
If you have an interest in sponsoring this organization click here for more information.
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Jun 9, 2025
The Veteran Founders & Funders meetup brings together founders with military backgrounds (all branches, all nations, including DOD employees and non-profits involved in the DOD startup ecosystem) with investors who look to back them in venture scale startups.
The group's objectives are to accelerate the success of scalable startups that are led by veteran founders in the Puget Sound region, through a combination of events and resources.
In partnership with Venture Mechanics, members can also access a vast network of mentors, workshops, startup bootcamps, incubator and coworking options, and access to equity and non-dilutive funding sources.
Keynote Speaker:
TBA
More pitch slots are available. Send us a message if you are interested in pitching your startup venture.
To join the group or subscribe to our newsletter, please sign up here.
If you have an interest in sponsoring this organization click here for more information.
Learn more about all the Diversity Groups & Venture Mechanics.
