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Veteran Ventures Capital (VVC), an early-stage investor specializing in emerging, veteran-led national security technology businesses, relocated its corporate headquarters to Tysons from Knoxville, Tennessee. This strategic move signifies VVC’s commitment to enhancing its operational capabilities and fostering future growth, according to citybiz.

“We are excited to announce the relocation of our corporate headquarters to Tysons, Virginia, as it marks a significant milestone in our journey of expansion and innovation,” stated Veteran Ventures Capital’s Founder and Managing Partner, Derren Burrell.

According to VVC, the decision to move to the Boro Building in Tysons underscores Veteran Ventures Capital’s dedication to staying at the forefront of venture capital investment and fosters closer proximity to key strategic partners, veteran entrepreneurs, and targeted industry verticals. By relocating to this thriving economic hub, VVC aims to strengthen its position as a catalyst for veteran-led technological innovation and entrepreneurial success.

“Virginia offers a vibrant ecosystem for technology and entrepreneurship, with access to top-tier veteran talent, proximity to government agencies and tech-transfer initiatives, and a dynamic business environment, which align perfectly with our vision for the future,” said Virginia-based General Partner Dr. Josh Weed. 

Veteran Ventures Capital is a veteran-owned growth-equity investment fund built to enable and grow veteran entrepreneurs working at the nexus of national security and commercial technology businesses. The VVC team invests exclusively in companies that have military veteran leadership, recognizing their military experience, training, and unwavering character translates into exceptional business acumen and superior risk-adjusted returns for investors.

“We are honored that Veteran Ventures Capital has decided to relocate its headquarters from Tennessee to Fairfax County,” said Victor Hoskins, president and CEO of the FCEDA. “With its mission of investing in veteran-led national security technology businesses, VVC will benefit from Fairfax County’s strategic location providing unparalleled access to more than 10,000 technology companies and one of the largest veteran talent pools in the nation.”

Founded in 2019, Veteran Ventures Capital is committed to empowering veteran entrepreneurs nationwide and leveraging the team’s national defense industry experience to shape the leading veteran-led commercial tech companies of the future.  Veteran Ventures Capital is now actively raising its second fund with a target of $50 million, according to VVC.

Find out more at www.veteranventures.us.