Investors in Virginia

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Virginia Innovation Partnership

Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation, established in 1985 and based in Richmond, Virginia, is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to fostering early commercialization and financing for innovative technologies and entrepreneurs in the state. The organization focuses on supporting the initial stages of innovation, providing essential resources and seed financing to help tech entrepreneurs launch and develop their businesses. By doing so, Virginia Innovation Partnership aims to create high-paying jobs and stimulate economic growth throughout Virginia. Its commitment to market development projects further enhances its role in promoting a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem within the region.
Made 32 investments in Virginia

Virginia Venture Partners

Virginia Venture Partners is a corporate venture capital firm based in Richmond, Virginia, established in 2005 as a part of the Virginia Innovation Partnership. The firm focuses on seed-stage investments in technology, life sciences, cleantech, and energy startups located in Virginia. By providing near-equity and equity investments, Virginia Venture Partners aims to foster rapid growth in its portfolio companies while generating significant economic returns for entrepreneurs and co-investors. The firm's investment strategy includes dedicated funds such as the GAP BioLife Fund, which targets life science companies, and the GAP Tech Fund, focusing on IT and technology firms. Through these investments, Virginia Venture Partners seeks to contribute to the economic development of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Made 79 investments in Virginia

US Department of Energy

The U.S. Department of Energy is a government agency established in 1977, located in Washington, D.C. Its primary mission is to ensure the security and prosperity of the nation by tackling energy, environmental, and nuclear challenges. The Department focuses on promoting transformative scientific and technological solutions to address these issues, thereby supporting the country's energy needs and environmental sustainability.
Made 17 investments in Virginia

New Enterprise Associates

New Enterprise Associates (NEA) is a prominent venture capital firm established in 1977, headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with additional offices in the U.S., India, and China. NEA specializes in investing in technology and healthcare sectors, with a focus on enterprise, consumer, fintech, life sciences, and digital health companies. The firm engages with entrepreneurs at various stages of business development, providing support from initial funding to public offerings. NEA invests globally, with a significant presence in Asia, including China and India, as well as the United States. The firm typically invests between $0.05 million and $20 million per deal.
Made 57 investments in Virginia

National Science Foundation

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent federal agency established in 1950 and based in Alexandria, Virginia. It is dedicated to supporting research and education in science and engineering across a wide range of disciplines. The NSF provides significant non-dilutive funding, up to $1.5 million, to startups and small businesses through its America's Seed Fund initiative, which is part of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program mandated by Congress. With an operating budget of approximately $7.8 billion, the NSF is committed to advancing fundamental research and education, thus fostering innovation and technological development in the United States.
Made 37 investments in Virginia

NextGen Venture Partners

NextGen Venture Partners, established in 2011, is a Baltimore-based venture capital firm that invests in early-stage, U.S.-based technology companies. It specializes in seed deals and early-stage investments, typically committing between $0.5 million to $1 million per round, and can lead rounds up to $1.5 million or participate in Series A investments. The firm is sector-agnostic, focusing on potentially category-defining companies and industry-defining technology. As of 2018, NextGen operates as a subsidiary of Brown Advisory, LLC, with additional offices in Boston and Arlington.
Made 13 investments in Virginia

SineWave Ventures

SineWave Ventures, established in 2015, is a venture capital firm based in Arlington, Virginia. The company invests in early-stage technology enterprises, focusing on solutions that address common challenges faced by both Fortune 500 corporations and government entities. Its investment portfolio spans across computing, data and analytics, networking, and cybersecurity sectors. SineWave Ventures aims to deliver superior returns to its limited partners, regardless of market conditions, by supporting innovative entrepreneurs who develop solutions for these sectors.
Made 5 investments in Virginia

Columbia Capital

Columbia Capital, established in 1989, is a Virginia-based investment firm specializing in venture capital. It focuses on investing in growth-stage technology companies operating in the enterprise information technology, digital infrastructure, and mobility sectors across North America and Western Europe. The firm targets companies at the growth stage, aiming to support their expansion and development.
Made 29 investments in Virginia

Intelsat

Intelsat S.A. is a global provider of satellite communications services, offering a diverse range of solutions to various clients, including media companies, telecommunications operators, data networking service providers, multinational corporations, and government entities. The company operates an integrated satellite and terrestrial network that delivers services for enterprise and mobile applications, both on land and at sea. Intelsat's offerings include transponder services, managed services that combine satellite capacity with ground facilities, and point-to-point channel services for telecommunications providers. Additionally, it provides off-network services such as mobile satellite communications and satellite-related consulting and technical services. Founded in 1964 and headquartered in Luxembourg City, Intelsat plays a critical role in enabling global connectivity through its extensive network infrastructure. In May 2020, the company filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.
Made 2 investments in Virginia

GE Capital

GE Capital, established in 1932, is a global financial services provider headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut. As a subsidiary of General Electric, it offers a wide array of financial services and products tailored to businesses of all sizes across various industries. These services include commercial loans and leases, equipment financing, debt financing, structured equity, fleet management, and financial programs. GE Capital operates in over 35 countries, serving sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing, energy, aviation, infrastructure, and more. It combines deep industry expertise with global reach to deliver innovative, reliable, and competitively priced financing solutions.
Made 4 investments in Virginia

The Motley Fool

The Motley Fool, established in 1993, is a multimedia financial services company based in Alexandria, Virginia. It provides investment guidance and advice to individual investors worldwide, aiming to make them smarter, happier, and richer. The company offers a range of services, including free and premium investment guidance, detailed company analysis, model portfolios, and live market streaming. Additionally, The Motley Fool manages equity mutual funds for clients and operates a $150 million tech-focused venture capital fund, Motley Fool Ventures, which invests in early-stage technology-enabled companies.
Made 6 investments in Virginia

Blu Venture Investors

Blu Venture Investors, LLC is a venture capital and private equity firm based in Vienna, Virginia, established in 2010. The firm specializes in seed and early-stage investments, focusing on technology companies across various sectors, including software, cybersecurity, healthcare technology, and digital media. It actively seeks opportunities in disruptive technologies related to materials, chemicals, and biological sciences, as well as solutions for the defense and intelligence communities. Blu Venture Investors typically invests between $0.05 million and $3 million in each funding round and often collaborates with other investment groups for larger financings. The firm prefers to acquire majority stakes and is involved in governance by taking board seats and providing mentorship, leveraging the extensive experience of its investors, who are seasoned executives from diverse industries. Its investment activities primarily target the mid-Atlantic region, including Maryland, Virginia, Washington D.C., and North Carolina.
Made 14 investments in Virginia

Paladin Capital Group

Paladin Capital Group, established in 2001, is a global investment firm headquartered in Washington, D.C., with offices in New York, Silicon Valley, London, and Luxembourg. The firm specializes in venture capital and growth equity investments, focusing on innovative companies operating in the technology, products, and services sectors. Paladin is known for its expertise in dual-use technologies, serving both commercial and governmental markets. The firm's investment strategy emphasizes active involvement, leveraging its team's financial acumen, national security, and technical expertise to support portfolio companies across various stages and sectors. Paladin's recent funds, such as Paladin Cyber Fund and Paladin Cyber Fund II, focus on digital infrastructure resilience and cybersecurity, investing globally in advanced technologies that enable, monitor, manage, and defend critical infrastructure dependent on cyberspace.
Made 17 investments in Virginia

Tencarva Machinery Company

Tencarva Machinery is a prominent distributor of process equipment and services, catering to industrial and municipal clients across the Southeast United States since 1978. The company specializes in providing a wide range of pumping systems, fluid handling systems, air handling equipment, and liquid process equipment tailored for various industries, including chemical, citrus, paper, textile, and power. In addition to its diverse product offerings, Tencarva also operates repair centers and field service teams capable of servicing most types of rotating process equipment. This comprehensive approach ensures that clients receive reliable and cost-effective solutions that meet their specific application needs.
Made 1 investment in Virginia

Razor's Edge Ventures

Razor's Edge Ventures, established in 2011 and based in Reston, Virginia, is a multi-stage venture capital firm. It invests in high-growth technology companies that operate at the intersection of the national security sector and commercial enterprise markets. The firm focuses on sectors such as cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, machine learning, aerospace and defense technologies, and other advanced solutions serving both government and commercial applications. Razor's Edge Ventures typically invests between $2 million and $10 million, seeking either controlling or minority stakes, and often leads investments or joins syndicated rounds. The firm offers strategic support and access to thought leaders, leveraging its team's experience and insights into market shifts.
Made 9 investments in Virginia

New Dominion Angels

New Dominion Angels is an angel investment group founded in 2019 and based in Richmond, Virginia. The firm focuses on investing in early-stage startups within the Mid-Atlantic region, primarily targeting companies in the software as a service and internet-of-things sectors. By collaborating closely with entrepreneurs, New Dominion Angels aims to support and foster innovation at the seed and Series A funding stages.
Made 13 investments in Virginia

Ares Capital

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Made 4 investments in Virginia

SOSV

SOSV, established in 1995 and headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, is a global venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments. It focuses on deep tech innovations in the health and environmental sectors, supporting founders with breakthrough technologies through its HAX and IndieBio startup development programs. SOSV provides resources, facilities, and lab equipment to accelerate product development and scale, with a track record of helping its portfolio companies secure subsequent funding rounds led by top-tier investors.
Made 20 investments in Virginia

Battery Ventures

Battery Ventures, established in 1983 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, is a technology-focused private equity and venture capital firm. It invests in early and growth-stage companies across various technology sectors, including application software, IT infrastructure, consumer internet, mobile services, and industrial technologies. The firm's investment strategy is global, targeting companies primarily in the United States, Europe, and Israel. Battery Ventures is registered as an Investment Adviser.
Made 20 investments in Virginia

Google.org

Google.org is a philanthropic arm of Google, a multinational technology company. It funds and supports nonprofits globally, providing them with funding, tools, and volunteers. Google.org has committed approximately $100 million annually to these efforts, aiming to extend the reach of innovative nonprofits and create lasting global impact.
Made 10 investments in Virginia

Ten Eleven Ventures

Ten Eleven Ventures, established in 2014, is a global, Boston-headquartered investment firm specializing in the cybersecurity sector. It invests across various stages, from early-stage to growth, in top cybersecurity companies worldwide, addressing critical digital security needs. With over $1 billion raised and 40 investments made, including notable companies like KnowBe4, Darktrace, and Cylance, Ten Eleven Ventures leverages its team's expertise and network to help build successful businesses in the cybersecurity space.
Made 5 investments in Virginia

Warburg Pincus

Warburg Pincus is a global private equity firm, established in 1966, with over $60 billion in assets under management. Based in New York, it has offices worldwide and invests in a diverse range of sectors, including energy, financial services, healthcare, technology, and real estate. The firm focuses on growth investing, typically committing between $20 million to $1 billion per transaction, and has an average investment period of five to seven years. Warburg Pincus seeks to partner with management teams to build sustainable companies, often taking a board seat and investing as a lead investor.
Made 7 investments in Virginia

General Catalyst

General Catalyst is a venture capital firm established in 2000, headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with additional offices in North America and Europe. The company specializes in early-stage and growth equity investments, focusing on technology-driven businesses. It invests across various sectors, including consumer internet, enterprise software, fintech, health assurance, and crypto. General Catalyst provides not only capital but also mentorship and resources to accelerate the growth of its portfolio companies. To date, it has managed eight venture capital funds, totaling approximately $3.75 billion in capital commitments.
Made 8 investments in Virginia

Sands Capital

Sands Capital, established in 1992, is an independent, employee-owned investment management firm based in Arlington, Virginia. It specializes in growth equity investments, focusing on both public and private markets globally. The firm's investment approach is centered around rigorous, bottom-up fundamental research to identify high-quality growth businesses across various sectors, including technology, healthcare, and consumer goods. Sands Capital offers its services to a diverse range of clients, such as pension plans, endowments, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals. It operates through two affiliates: Sands Capital Management for public market investments and Sands Capital Ventures for private market investments. The firm aims to provide long-term, active investment strategies that add value and enhance clients' wealth over time.
Made 5 investments in Virginia

Moonshots Capital

Moonshots Capital, established in 2014 and based in Austin, Texas, is a venture capital firm specializing in seed-stage investments. They focus on technology startups led by exceptional founders, targeting large and growing markets. The firm's investment approach is disciplined, aiming to identify companies with significant growth potential, often referred to as "moonshots." Their portfolio spans dual-use tech, fintech, cybersecurity, consumer internet, and web3 sectors.
Made 6 investments in Virginia

Accel

Accel, established in 1983, is a prominent venture capital firm headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in San Francisco, London, and Bangalore. The firm specializes in investing in early and growth-stage technology startups, focusing on sectors such as software, cloud technologies, consumer services, enterprise, healthcare, fintech, and security. Accel's portfolio includes notable companies like Atlassian, Facebook, Slack, and Spotify, reflecting its ability to identify and support entrepreneurs building businesses that drive next-generation industries.
Made 14 investments in Virginia

Fortress Investment Group

Fortress Investment Group, established in 1998, is a global investment management firm headquartered in New York. It specializes in alternative asset management, offering a wide range of investment strategies including private equity, credit, liquid markets, and traditional asset management. Fortress caters to over 1,500 institutional investors and private clients worldwide, leveraging its deep experience and specialized expertise. The firm's diverse portfolio spans various sectors such as commercial products, food and beverages, information technology, financial services, transportation, energy, infrastructure, and healthcare.
Made 5 investments in Virginia

Blue Heron Capital

Blue Heron Capital, LLC, established in 2012, is a Richmond, Virginia-based private equity and venture capital firm. It specializes in growth equity investments and lower market buyouts, focusing on early-stage companies and recapitalizations. Blue Heron Capital primarily invests in the healthcare sector, including technology-based and services businesses, as well as business services and information technology sectors. The firm targets companies based in the United States, with a focus on the East Coast, and typically invests between $2 million to $10 million in companies with $3 million to $20 million in revenue. Blue Heron Capital takes a majority or minority stake in its investments and actively supports portfolio companies through strategic capital, industry expertise, and a powerful network.
Made 4 investments in Virginia

Booz Allen Ventures

Founded in 2022, Booz Allen Ventures LLC is the corporate venture arm of McLean, VA-based Booz Allen Hamilton. Booz Allen Ventures strategically invests in early-stage companies developing differentiated technologies with applications to federal mission sets. We invest across 4 technology themes: defense tech, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and deep tech.
Made 2 investments in Virginia

Mountain State Capital

Mountain State Capital, established in 2018, is a venture capital firm headquartered in Morgantown, West Virginia, with an additional office in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The company specializes in seed and early-stage investments, focusing on technology companies based in the Greater Appalachia region of the United States. It typically invests between $250,000 and $500,000 in companies, targeting information technology and healthcare sectors. Mountain State Capital operates as a Small Business Investment Company, providing early-stage risk capital to high-growth companies in the region.
Made 4 investments in Virginia

Harbert Management

Harbert Management Corporation (HMC), established in 1993, is a privately-owned alternative asset management firm headquartered in the United States with offices in Europe. The company specializes in real estate, private equity, venture capital, and mezzanine debt investments. HMC serves a diverse range of clients, including endowments, pension funds, and high net worth individuals, across multiple asset classes. Its venture capital arm, Harbert Growth Partners (HGP), focuses on investing in early to mid-stage companies in the technology, healthcare, and real estate sectors, typically providing equity between $0.25 million to $7 million per transaction. HGP has a strong presence in the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic United States, with offices in Richmond, Virginia, Birmingham, Alabama, and Gainesville, Florida. Additionally, HMC's European arm, Claret Capital, provides specialty debt financing to growth businesses in Europe, predominantly in the technology, life sciences, and environmental sectors.
Made 5 investments in Virginia

NextPoint Partners

NextPoint Partners is a private equity and venture capital firm founded in 1990, based in Washington D.C., with additional offices in Boston and New York. The firm focuses on investing in companies primarily located in the Mid-Atlantic and New England regions of the United States. NextPoint Partners targets various stages of investment, including incubation, early-stage, mid-stage, and mature companies, with a preference for sectors such as communications, software, internet, new media, and business-to-business services. Typical initial investments range from $250,000 to $2 million, with a total investment limit of up to $6 million per company. The firm has managed funds that include an early-stage venture capital fund and a private equity hedge fund, reflecting its commitment to supporting a diverse range of businesses within its preferred industries.

UNC Kenan-Flagler Private Equity Fund

UNC Kenan-Flagler Private Equity Fund is a student-run private equity and venture capital firm located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, established in 2007. The fund focuses on making investments in both early and late-stage companies, engaging in buyouts, growth capital, and mezzanine debt financings. It aims to invest between $0.1 million and $0.15 million in portfolio companies that typically have enterprise values ranging from $20 million to $125 million. The fund operates with the dual purpose of delivering real returns for investors while providing an educational experience for its student members. It collaborates with partner private investment firms to enhance its investment strategies and reach.

Virginia Catalyst

Virginia Catalyst is a nonprofit organization established by the Virginia General Assembly and supported by the Commonwealth’s General Fund along with seven public research universities in Virginia. These institutions include Eastern Virginia Medical School, George Mason University, Old Dominion University, University of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University, Virginia Tech, and William & Mary. The organization aims to stimulate economic development in the life sciences sector by fostering collaboration between academia and industry. Its primary focus is to attract research and commercialization capital to Virginia, facilitating the commercialization of innovations that address significant medical needs. By doing so, Virginia Catalyst seeks to enhance human health and create high-paying jobs within the life sciences field in the state.
Made 4 investments in Virginia

SES

SES S.A. is a global leader in satellite communications and broadcasting services, catering to telecommunications companies, media broadcasters, enterprises, and government entities. The company specializes in providing satellite transmission capacity and related services, including video broadcasting, radio programming, and direct-to-home broadcast services. SES S.A. delivers content distribution solutions, such as high-definition broadcasting and satellite news gathering, while also offering enterprise communication services that include high-speed satellite-based data networking and Internet connectivity. Its operations encompass a significant video division, which transmits television and radio signals to consumers through various media providers. Additionally, SES S.A. supports maritime users with high-bandwidth Internet connections and provides secure communication links for international institutions and governments, ensuring reliable connectivity in remote and challenging environments.
Made 2 investments in Virginia

Osage Venture Partners

Osage Venture Partners, established in 1990, is a venture capital firm based in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, with additional offices in Princeton, New Jersey. The firm specializes in early-stage investments, focusing on business-to-business (B2B) software companies headquartered on the East Coast, from Washington, D.C. to New York to Pittsburgh. Osage typically invests between $1 million to $5 million in companies with revenues ranging from $0.5 million to $3 million, seeking to lead or co-lead investment rounds. The firm actively engages in portfolio companies' governance, supporting entrepreneurs in building high-growth businesses.
Made 13 investments in Virginia

The Goldman Sachs Group

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., established in 1869, is a global leader in investment banking, securities, and investment management. It operates in four primary segments: Investment Banking, Institutional Client Services, Investing & Lending, and Investment Management. The company provides a wide range of services, including financial advisory services for mergers and acquisitions, underwriting services for various securities, client execution services for fixed income, currencies, commodities, and equities, securities services, and wealth advisory services. It serves a diverse client base comprising corporations, financial institutions, governments, and high-net-worth individuals. Additionally, Goldman Sachs invests in a broad array of asset classes, including debt securities, equity securities, real estate, and private equity, demonstrating its commitment to driving growth and innovation across industries.
Made 18 investments in Virginia

757 Angels powered by VentureSouth

757 Angels is a select network of accredited investors and business leaders in the Hampton Roads, Virginia region, who provide investment capital, strategic advice, and mentoring to select high- growth startups to help them achieve market leadership. 757 Angels seeks deal flow from around the state, and has access to investment opportunities from across the broader Southeast by way of their recent merger with VentureSouth.
Made 5 investments in Virginia

Dominion Energy

Dominion Energy, based in Richmond, Virginia, is a prominent integrated energy company dedicated to providing reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy. With a generation capacity exceeding 30 gigawatts, it is one of the largest producers and transporters of energy in the United States. The company operates a vast network, comprising more than 90,000 miles of electric transmission and distribution lines. Dominion Energy is also actively investing in renewable energy, exemplified by its ongoing construction of a rate-regulated 5.2 gigawatt wind farm off the coast of Virginia Beach. Committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050, Dominion Energy emphasizes safety and sustainability in its operations.

Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin, established in 1912, is a global security and aerospace company headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland. It operates through four segments: Aeronautics, Missiles and Fire Control, Rotary and Mission Systems, and Space Systems. The company specializes in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products, and services for defense, space, and commercial applications. These include combat and air mobility aircraft, missiles, helicopters, ship and submarine mission systems, satellites, and cybersecurity solutions. Lockheed Martin also provides a range of management, engineering, technical, scientific, logistic, and information services. Since 2007, Lockheed Martin Ventures, the company's venture capital arm, has invested over $100 million in startup companies developing disruptive technologies in core businesses and new markets, with a focus on autonomous systems, cybersecurity, space technologies, and advanced materials, among others.
Made 4 investments in Virginia

Relevance Ventures

Relevance Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Brentwood, Tennessee, specializing in investments in fintech, healthtech, enterprise software, and wellness solutions. Established in 2012, the firm has evolved from a public-private partnership focused on regional technology investments into a prominent player in the national venture landscape, managing over $115 million in assets. Relevance Ventures aims to support startups that foster positive change for consumers, empower businesses, and alleviate pressures on the healthcare system. The team comprises experienced professionals from diverse industries, enabling them to build strong relationships with founders and industry partners. The firm typically invests between $250,000 and $2.5 million, collaborating with top-tier venture partners to create a robust deal-making network. Notably, Relevance Ventures is one of the few Native-owned independent early-stage venture firms in the United States, with its principal general partners belonging to the Patawomeck Indian Tribe of Virginia. The firm is recognized for its entrepreneur-friendly approach, emphasizing mutually beneficial partnerships with founding teams.
Made 4 investments in Virginia

Valhalla Partners

Valhalla Partners, established in 2002, is a venture capital firm based in Vienna, Virginia. The company specializes in investing in early-stage and growth-stage technology companies, primarily in the United States. Valhalla Partners focuses on sectors such as software, cloud computing, digital media, and business services, seeking to back entrepreneurs with innovative, proprietary technologies. The firm provides not only capital but also extensive resources, insights, and operational support to help these companies build enduring success, even in the face of conventional wisdom.
Made 12 investments in Virginia

QED Investors

QED Investors, established in 2007, is a venture capital firm headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, with an additional office in New York City. It specializes in early-stage investments, focusing on disruptive financial services and fintech companies. QED invests in seed, early venture, and mid venture stages across the United States, Latin America, and the United Kingdom. The firm provides not only capital but also strategic support to its portfolio companies, emphasizing the role of information in their success and fostering a collaborative, hands-on approach.
Made 9 investments in Virginia

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation is an independent non-profit organization located in Lansdowne, Virginia, established in 2000 by Jack Kent Cooke. The foundation is committed to advancing the education of exceptionally promising students with financial needs, offering support from elementary through graduate school. It provides scholarships, grants, and direct services, alongside efforts in knowledge creation and dissemination to enhance educational opportunities for its beneficiaries. The foundation is governed by a board of directors, which manages its assets and oversees its initiatives aimed at ensuring that talented students receive the education they deserve, regardless of their financial circumstances.
Made 2 investments in Virginia

SWaN & Legend Venture Partners

SWaN & Legend Venture Partners, established in 2012, is a Virginia-based venture capital firm headquartered in Leesburg. The firm invests in early-stage, technology-enabled consumer brands across the United States, with a focus on companies excelling in customer service.
Made 3 investments in Virginia

Gaingels

Gaingels is a venture investment syndicate founded in 2014 and based in Burlington, Vermont, dedicated to supporting the LGBT+ community and its allies. The organization invests in companies led by LGBT+ founders and executives at all stages of development, as well as in established firms committed to enhancing their diversity and inclusivity. With a global portfolio comprising over 130 companies and $70 million in investment capital deployed, Gaingels plays a vital role in fostering an inclusive business environment. Additionally, the Gaingels network actively assists its portfolio companies in identifying and recruiting diverse talent for their leadership teams, while cultivating a vibrant community of industry leaders, investors, and entrepreneurs committed to driving positive social change through business initiatives.
Made 9 investments in Virginia

LNC Partners

LNC Partners, established in 2011 and headquartered in Reston, Virginia, is a private equity firm specializing in mid-market investments across various sectors. It focuses on leveraged buyouts, management buyouts, and other private equity transactions, typically investing a minimum of $10 million in companies with EBITDA between $2 million and $10 million, and annual revenues between $5 million and $100 million. The firm provides flexible capital solutions, including debt and equity investments, tailoring structures to meet the unique needs of each business. LNC Partners seeks to be the sole or lead investor, working closely with management teams to drive performance improvement and unlock shareholder value. Its professionals, with over 60 years of collective experience, have invested nearly $1.3 billion across various layers of the balance sheet.
Made 1 investment in Virginia

Leidos Health

Leidos Health is a segment of Leidos Holdings, Inc. that specializes in providing solutions for healthcare organizations aiming to enhance healthcare delivery and compliance with regulatory standards. The company offers a range of services including complex systems integration, managed health services, enterprise IT transformation, and life sciences services. By leveraging technology and analytics, Leidos Health focuses on improving the quality of care and health outcomes for individuals globally. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos has established itself as a key player in the health sector, serving both federal and commercial clients in their pursuit of innovative healthcare solutions.
Made 2 investments in Virginia

Court Square Ventures

Court Square Ventures, established in 2000, is a Virginia-based venture capital firm that invests in early-stage companies operating in the technology, communications, and media sectors. With over 60 years of collective operating and investing experience, the firm's partners provide deep industry expertise and support to portfolio companies, particularly during the critical transition from pre-revenue to growth stages. Court Square Ventures seeks close partnerships with passionate entrepreneurs and co-investors, leveraging its extensive network to help companies source customers, find strategic partners, and recruit key personnel.
Made 8 investments in Virginia

Booz Allen Hamilton

Booz Allen Hamilton, established in 1914, is a professional services firm headquartered in McLean, Virginia. It specializes in management consulting, technology services, and engineering solutions. The company offers a broad range of services, including strategic planning, operational efficiency, cybersecurity, cloud computing, data analytics, and systems engineering. Its clients span civilian and defense agencies, non-profits, and commercial sectors such as energy, finance, and healthcare. Booz Allen Hamilton serves these clients by providing tailored solutions that address complex challenges, with a focus on the U.S. government and corporate sectors.
Made 2 investments in Virginia