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Booz Allen Ventures backs visionary startups that are building advanced technology and reindustrializing America. Our tech scouts discover leading-edge, early-stage companies across AI, defense tech, deep tech, cybersecurity, and reindustrialization. We deploy capital from our $300 million investment fund and leverage Booz Allen’s engineering expertise to bring commercial-grade tech to mission at speed and scale. The result? Tech superiority that defends the nation.

Discover

Our experienced investors as well as our tech scouting and intelligence team uncover emerging tech with truly transformative potential.

Deploy

We deploy capital from our $300 million fund and leverage Booz Allen’s 180,000 sq ft of manufacturing capability, 20,000 technologists, including thousands of cybersecurity specialists, software engineers, and AI innovators, to rapidly bring commercial tech to mission.

Defend

Through our work with startups and public-private partnerships we deliver solutions that defend the homeland and sustain America’s technological edge.

$300 million dollars allocated to Ventures fund
3,000+ companies sourced
1,000+ companies met
40+ Teaming agreements signed
18 investments made

Autonomy at the Tactical Edge With Shield AI

Brandon Tseng, co-founder and president of Shield AI, discusses the future of AI-powered warfare and how autonomous systems are transforming military operations.

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Foundations in Spatial Computing

A comprehensive analysis of spatial computing’s current state, its foundational technologies, and the strategic imperatives for organizations looking to lead the future of spatial computing.

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Chinese Threats in the Quantum Era

Gain insight into the practical importance of quantum computing—and how it might shape the behavior of threat actors such as China, a major developer of quantum technology. 

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Accelerating Outcomes Through Tech Investment

Matt Calderone, chief financial officer at Booz Allen, shares how Booz Allen leverages tech investment and AI partnerships to ensure American leadership in critical sectors and innovations.

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Press from 2025

Quantum Leaders Call For Global Allyship and Collaboration to Scale the Industry
Technical.ly | September 25, 2025

 

Second Front Systems Powers Millabs Deployment to Top Secret Environment
Business Wire | September 25, 2025

 

Booz Allen and SEEQC Expand Partnership to Integrate Quantum Software for Hardware Scaling
Quantum Computing Report by GQI | September 17, 2025

 

Booz Allen & SEEQC Expand Partnership to Advance Quantum Computing
ExecutiveBiz | September 17, 2025

 

The Pentagon’s New Startup Focus Is Pushing Established Companies to Try New Strategies
Defense One | September 16, 2025

 

Second Front Systems Achieves DISA Provisional Authorization
Second Front (2F) | September 16, 2025

 

Second Front Systems to Launch Game Warden® Platform on AWS European Sovereign Cloud
Second Front (2F) | September 8, 2025

 

Scout AI Partners with Hendrick Motorsports Technical Solutions on NOMAD – Defense UGVV Automated by Fury
PR Newswire | September 2, 2025

 

Scout AI Awarded Army UxS Autonomy Contract
PR Newswire | August 29, 2025

 

Why Booz Allen’s CTO Used Generative AI To Make a Deepfake Video of Himself
Fortune | July 30, 2025

 

Booz Allen CFO, Matt Calderone, NYSE Floor Talk
YouTube | July 29, 2025

 

Booz Allen Boosts Venture Funding
Tectonic | July 22, 2025

 

Booz Allen Gives Big Boost to its Venture Arm
Washington Technology | July 21, 2025

 

Booz Allen Invests in Firestorm Labs
WashingtonExec | July 20, 2025

 

Mobile Drone Manufacturing Startup Firestorm Labs Raises $47M
siliconANGLE | July 17, 2025

 

Exclusive: Drone-Printer Firestorm Eyes Expansion After $47M Round
Axios | July 16, 2025

 

Firestorm Raises $47M to Scale Expeditionary Manufacturing
Firestorm | July 16, 2025

 

Rubio Impostor Used AI, Signal to Contact Foreign Officials
Bloomberg | July 8, 2025

Press from 2024

Booz Allen invests in Reality Defender

Intelligence Community | November 22, 2024

 

Booz Allen Ventures Invests in Starfish Space to Enhance Satellite Servicing Technology

Booz Allen | November 13, 2024

 

Satellite-servicing startup Starfish Space raises $29 million

Space News | November 13, 2024

 

Booz Allen Invests in Space Technology Company Quindar

Space News | July 11, 2024

 

Shift5 and Booz Allen Partner to Bring Real-Time OT Observability to Transportation and Defense Sectors

Intelligence Community | July 5, 2024

 

How Credo AI is empowering enterprises to manage the risks of generative AI

Fast Company | March 19, 2024

 

Albedo Raises $35M With Booz Allen Investment

Via Satellite | January 23, 2024

 

Second Front Systems receives strategic investment from Booz Allen to rapidly scale emerging tech for national security

2F | January 16, 2024

Press from 2020-2023

“The success of Booz Allen Ventures shows the power of combining our advanced technology and deep expertise with strategic investments in revolutionary startups. We are in a race for global tech supremacy, and America’s innovation ecosystem is our most important source of strategic advantage. Booz Allen is committed to fueling the solutions that will keep the U.S. strong, safe, and prosperous.”

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Booz Allen Ventures identify startups to invest in?

We invest primarily in early-stage, U.S.-based startups that are strategically aligned with Booz Allen’s focus areas (AI, cyber, defense tech, quantum, and reindustrialization). Our goal is to invest in mission-driven founders and strong technical teams working on innovative products that can improve the speed and scale with which we support our federal clients’ mission capabilities.  

How is Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) different from traditional Venture Capital (VC)?

Unlike traditional VCs, we invest with both financial returns and strategic alignment in mind. Our goal is to create mutual value for both our portfolio companies and Booz Allen through partnership, collaboration, and innovation. 

What geographies does Booz Allen Ventures invest in?

We invest in companies based in the United States and other Five Eyes nations.

Does Booz Allen Ventures lead investment rounds?

No, Booz Allen Ventures typically participates in investment rounds led by institutional VCs or other strategic investors. We look to add value through strategic engagement. 

What support does Booz Allen Ventures provide beyond funding?

Booz Allen Ventures offers more than capital—we help startups succeed in the federal market by leveraging Booz Allen’s scale, relationships, and expertise. Our support includes: 

  1. Executive Sponsorship: Each portfolio company is paired with a Booz Allen executive who provides strategic guidance and helps identify growth opportunities. 
  2. Federal Market Access: We connect startups with federal subcontracting opportunities and explore teaming arrangements for upcoming bids. 
  3. Marketing and Visibility: We promote our portfolio companies through joint announcements and participation in key industry events. 
  4. Co-Development: Where aligned, we explore opportunities to co-develop or integrate innovative solutions. 
  5. Compliance Support: We help startups understand and navigate federal security and regulatory requirements. 
How can startups get in touch with Booz Allen Ventures?

You can reach us via our contact form below, or through referrals from our network and partners. 

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