Battle Born Venture

What they do

Battle Born Venture operates under the Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development (GOED) and is funded by the federal State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI). Established in 2013, the program was created to help Nevada entrepreneurs stay local when fundraising and to stimulate the state's innovation economy. It is distinctive for its strict co-investment mandate, acting as a catalyst to attract and de-risk private capital by matching investments from professional venture capital firms, corporate venture arms, and angel funds. The program has built a strong reputation in the Nevada ecosystem for bridging the funding gap for deep-tech university spinouts and high-growth startups.

What they look for

Battle Born Venture's mission is to build a strong, diversified, and resilient economy in Nevada by providing early-stage funding to promising startups. The program aims to spur private investment by matching or co-investing alongside professional investors, thereby democratizing access to startup capital and supporting innovation-based economic development.

Stage

Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+

Sectors

Climate, Deeptech, Healthcare, SaaS

Based

Carson City, US