Scout Ventures
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Investor type
VC
Founded
May, 2009
AUM
$280 M
Location
Austin, Texas, United States
$1-5 m
Investment Ticket
3-5 years
Investment Horizon
Seed,
Series A,
Pre-seed
Investment Stage
Sale to strategic investor,
IPO
Exit Strategy
Investor profile last updated: 27 July, 2026
Profile
Scout Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on dual-use critical technologies that solve National Security challenges. Backing mission-driven founders at the forefront of innovation, Scout provides capital, strategic support, and operational expertise to help scale transformative companies. Our investment areas include space & aerospace, autonomy, quantum, AI/ML, and advanced materials. Scout Ventures is driven by a mission to make the world a better, safer place by fostering innovation to advance frontier technologies to build a more resilient, secure, and prosperous future.
Industry
Region of investment
Scout Ventures Funds
| Name | Type |
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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BHV Entrepreneurship Fund LP
|
Venture Capital (VC)
|
Financial Services
Fintech
Marketing and Advertising
Media and Entertainment
SaaS
Security
Software
Transportation
|
Pre-seed
Seed
|
North America
|
$5-10 m
|
$6 M
|
July 2011
|
|
Scout Ventures Fund III
|
Venture Capital (VC)
|
Financial Services
Fintech
Healthcare Services
Marketing and Advertising
Media and Entertainment
Transportation
HealthTech
|
Pre-seed
Seed
|
North America
|
$5-10 m
|
$55 M
|
September 2021
|
|
Scout Ventures Fund IV
|
Venture Capital (VC)
|
Healthcare Services
Media and Entertainment
Transportation
HealthTech
|
Pre-seed
Seed
|
North America
|
$5-10 m
|
$94 M
|
May 2024
|
|
Scout Ventures Fund V
|
Venture Capital (VC)
|
Fashion/Beauty
Financial Services
Fintech
Food and Beverage
Healthcare Services
Marketing and Advertising
Media and Entertainment
SaaS
Software
Transportation
|
Pre-seed
Seed
|
North America
|
$5-10 m
|
$125 M
|
March 2026
|
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FAQs about Scout Ventures
Where is Scout Ventures located?
Scout Ventures is located in Austin, Texas, United States.
When was Scout Ventures founded?
Scout Ventures was founded in 2009.
What sectors and industries does Scout Ventures invest in?
Scout Ventures invests in companies and startups in Fintech, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Security, Software, Financial Services, SaaS, Transportation, Healthcare Services, HealthTech, Fashion/Beauty, Food and Beverage.
What is Scout Ventures geographical focus of investments?
Scout Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America.
At what stages of companies and startups does Scout Ventures typically invest in?
Scout Ventures invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A, Pre-seed.
What is the usual amount of Scout Ventures investment?
Scout Ventures usually invests $1-5 m on average.
What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Scout Ventures?
Scout Ventures has around $280m assets under management.
When was Scout Ventures last fund created?
Scout Ventures last fund was created/launched in 2026-03-10