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Key people at Battle Born Venture.
Battle Born Venture functions as Nevada's state venture capital program, providing early-stage funding and strategic support to high-growth enterprises within the state. It specializes in equity and equity-like investments, frequently co-investing with private venture capital firms. This approach cultivates a robust local entrepreneurial ecosystem, fostering innovative startups.
Established in 2013 as a state initiative, Battle Born Venture was formed from the insight that promising Nevadan companies often sought capital outside the state. Its core purpose is to localize fundraising, anchoring entrepreneurial talent and ventures within Nevada's economic landscape. This initiative bolsters regional development through local capital provision.
The program targets Nevada-based startups demonstrating significant growth potential and needing early-stage capital for scaling. Battle Born Venture's vision is to strengthen Nevada's economy by nurturing homegrown innovators, ensuring these companies access necessary resources locally. It builds a sustainable future for the state's entrepreneurial community.
Battle Born Venture has 3 tracked investments across 3 companies. The latest tracked deal is $3.2M Seed in DREV in November 2025.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2025 | DREV | $3.2M Seed | Jonas Bergqvist, Tanya Marvin Horowitz | S E Bankens Utvecklingsstiftelse |
| Aug 1, 2023 | Beloit Kombucha Company | $800K Seed | Grey Collar Ventures | DST Global, Gener8tor, Idealab, Khosla Ventures, Lakestar, LGF, Next Level Ventures, Kunal Shah, Mato Peric |
| Dec 1, 2014 | wedgies | $700K Seed | Alan Gould | Hannah Grey, Joshua Engroff, Tony Hsieh |
Key people at Battle Born Venture.