Steve Kiser

General Partner, Veteran Ventures Capital
Steve Kiser prioritizes defense manufacturing and industrial capacity—backing teams that compress production from weeks to hours for critical systems, while championing veteran leadership and advocating for veterans in capital markets.
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USA
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Defense
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About Steve Kiser

Steve Kiser at Veteran Ventures Capital focuses on defense manufacturing and industrial capacity rather than just technology, investing in companies that can compress production timelines from weeks to hours for critical defense systems. He emphasizes veteran leadership qualities like team-first mentality and mission focus as competitive advantages in both investing decisions and portfolio company operations, while actively advocating for veterans in capital markets through media appearances and industry platforms.

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Veteran Ventures Capital

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Defense, Space, Robotics, Deeptech / Hardware, Cybersecurity
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Seed - Series B+
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$2M-$3M

Veteran Ventures Capital is a veteran-owned fund that exclusively backs veteran-led dual-use technology companies operating at the intersection of national security and commercial markets, including aerospace, defense, space, cyber, and critical infrastructure sectors. The fund's Managing Partner Derren Burrell brings deep institutional military budgeting and national security program experience from his roles as a retired U.S. Air Force officer and former White House/DoD/USCENTCOM finance leader, actively helping portfolio companies navigate federal acquisition processes and security clearances alongside commercial scaling.

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