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FEDERAL

Hivers and Strivers Angel Fund

Angel investment fund providing $100,000 to $1 million equity investments in early-stage, veteran-led startups.

About this program

Hivers and Strivers is an angel investment group and fund investing exclusively in early-stage, veteran-led startups. The fund focuses on scalable, high-growth technology and product companies (not local service franchises) and provides equity investments of $100,000 to $1 million. Beyond capital, Hivers and Strivers connects portfolio companies with experienced veteran operators, customers, partners, vendors, and provides strategic planning support. Since 2009, the firm has invested in over 20 veteran-owned companies.

Eligibility

Early-stage startups founded or led by U.S. military veterans, particularly graduates of U.S. military academies; venture-scale technology or product businesses; demonstrated traction and growth potential.

Requirements

  • Veteran founder/leader with documented service
  • Venture-scale business with technology or scalable product focus
  • Demonstrated traction (customers, revenue, or product-market fit)