Tell us about your founders and key team members - include names, roles, LinkedIn URLs, military service (if applicable), day-to-day responsibilities, and relevant domain or technical expertise. How does your team’s background give you an unfair advantage?
Concisely describe your company, the problem you are solving, your core product/service, and who you serve. Why did you choose this idea, and what unique insights or capabilities set you apart from competitors?
Describe the current market for your product, including the main competitors or substitutes customers use today, trends driving demand, and why now is the best time to pursue this opportunity.
Summarize your progress to date (major milestones, traction metrics, pilots, customers, revenue). How do you acquire customers, how do you make money, and what are your projected customers and revenue at year five? How do you plan to scale to $50M-$100M in revenue?
Who builds your product (founders, employees, contractors), and was any work done by non-founders? Describe your technology, any proprietary features, intellectual property (patents, trademarks, trade secrets), and any legal or regulatory considerations (including non-competes, pending lawsuits, or compliance risks).
Are you a Delaware C-Corp? Describe capital raised to date (equity, grants, crowdfunding, etc.), share your cap table link, and provide a brief summary of your current financial position (revenue, monthly burn rate, runway). What is your proposed investment ask and use of proceeds?
Share a demo link (video or product walkthrough) and any supporting materials (pitch deck, financial statements, product roadmap).
Why would you be a strong addition to The Veteran Fund portfolio? How does your product advance America, and how will you give back to the veteran community? What are up to three areas (beyond capital) where we could add value to your company?
