Discipulus Ventures operates as an early-stage venture fund and residency program, focusing on hard tech and software companies deemed to be in the national interest. The firm is based in El Segundo, California, and counts among its backers figures including Palmer Luckey, Antonio Gracias, and Kevin Hartz.
Its central offering is a two-week in-person residency program held in El Segundo. Each cohort comprises 10 early-stage founders and provides intensive mentorship, direct investor access, and preparation for fundraising and product development milestones.
The program concludes with a Demo Day that has historically drawn attendance from over 100 top investors. The firm's operational model emphasizes mission alignment and immersive, practical engagement with founders building in critical industries.
