Texas Venture Partners

We fund early stage sovereign Australian teams creating the next generation of systems to increase lethality and survivability. We bring a venture capital vision to backing smart capable teams with awesome ideas and support them to get their system into the hands of those that need it. Our mission is to add to a sovereign defence investing flywheel by supporting a new generation of entrepreneurs focused on systems that enhance the lethality and survivability of Australia and her allies.

In 2022, the free world was reminded how important it is to deny aggressors the ability to exert power over us. A new approach to defence innovation is required to make our societies more resilient. Our mission is to shorten the defence innovation cycle. We invest in technology-based start-ups that have the potential to disrupt the defence innovation cycle by 10x or more. We are looking for ordinary people in extraordinary teams with the ambition and stamina to persevere when others give up. We bring a deep understanding of the international defence innovation ecosystem and of what it takes to scale VC-backed start-ups. We add value by helping to secure customers, strategic partners and investors.

We fuel transformative change by investing in visionary entrepreneurs and commercializing path-breaking technologies from the world’s leading innovation ecosystems, with a high potential to disrupt and redefine strategic sectors of critical national importance.​ ​Together we build globally competitive ventures to deliver these innovations at optimal cost, impact and scale, while generating superior returns for our investors. ​In the process we help address critical challenges, technology gaps in national security and mission capability, through cross-border collaboration and innovation. We find, fund, and scale. We're dedicated partners, supporting our companies from early-stage to cross-border growth and successful exits. We’re venture builders and growth catalysts. We look beyond investing, seasoned operators with a hands-on approach, global execution and scale up experience with a clear focus on building the next generation of emerging technology companies, in high priority sectors. Unparalleled access to dual-use technology. We make highly selective investments and partner with companies with critical emerging, field-proven technology at the inflection point of growth. WHAT WE LOOK FOR Addressing trillion dollar segments with path-breaking innovation and opportunities to scale via an India-centric low-cost co-development and manufacturing model. We invest in mission-critical technologies with dual-use applications, for national security and strategic self-reliance.

Balerion Space Ventures harnesses the final frontier to build humanity's next generation of critical infrastructure. Just as air power reshaped defense and connectivity, space will become the backbone of communications, security, and industry. The internet, telecommunications, and advanced manufacturing will move beyond Earth, demanding resilient systems and bold innovation. We accelerate this transformation by empowering the technologies and ventures that make space infrastructure a reality. Our mission is to secure the future of defense, commerce, and human progress among the stars.

Since 2015, we have been dedicated to providing entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs, and government game-changers a viable path to transition breakthrough technologies to real-world impact. Our commitment to unlock the benefits of technology for all is possible with our deep relationships and collaboration that spans across the DoD, NASA, DoE, NIST, VA, federal labs, research institutions, universities and corporations. Through our startup studios, accelerators, internal innovation and corporate venture programs, we work with individuals, companies, and government agencies to stay at the bleeding edge of innovation.

​​Squadra Ventures is a venture capital firm led by founder-operators that invests in early-stage cyber and national security companies. We apply significant resources beyond the check, working hand-in-hand with our entrepreneurs to win and leave a lasting positive impact on the world. Squadra is the Italian word for team. It embodies our fundamental belief that exceptional teams are the key to outsized success. We lead rounds and apply significant resources in startups that are going to change the future of security in the workplace and in the field. As investors we:Lead Seed to Series A rounds Work as Active Board Members Invest $1M-$3M Execute on an 18-Month Joint Strategic Plan We invest in teams that:Are visionary leaders Obsess over how their product drives value for their customers Value leadership development of their management teams through coaching and mentoring Can leverage our expert network of cyber, national security, and enterprise professionals to accelerate their business Are ready to level-up their go-to-market strategy and business operations Are excited to collaborate on industry changing strategic opportunities Have the potential to become Dual-Use Ventures serving both enterprise and government clients How We Do It For our portfolio companies, there are three teams - the founding team, our team, and the combination of the two. That means some days we’re pulled up to the table in a portfolio company’s office to dig into a marketing campaign and other days we’re working our network to get one of our CEOs in front of the CISO of a key future client. Where some VCs check-in at the board meeting, we’re working with our management teams daily. The goal is simple - 3X in 24 months, achieved through alignment on our Joint Strategic Plan. What We Stand By Squadra Ventures is committed to supporting and funding under-represented founders and diverse teams. We believe that diverse teams perform better and, as stewards of capital, we take the following measures: We actively seek out founders from diverse backgrounds. We track the gender, identity and race of the founders and companies we review to ensure we are not disproportionately favoring any singular profile. Participation in this data collection is optional. When a company does not meet our investment thesis, we aim to be helpful by making further introductions and providing honest feedback. We start our investment opportunity review process in the same place, every time, warm intro or not - with our opportunity overview intake form.