Non-profit strategic investment arm of the US intelligence community (CIA/IC). CEO: Steve Bowsher (since Dec 2023). 200+ portfolio companies. Singapore office opened Dec 2023. Two parallel tracks — Technology and Venture — with separate reporting lines but shared deal collaboration: the tech track identifies and evaluates technologies; the venture track manages investments and portfolio.

Early-stage IT/software VC with dual geographic focus: Colorado and Mid-Atlantic. HQ Denver CO; Bethesda/Chevy Chase MD office at 5425 Wisconsin Ave Suite 704. Founded by Kyle Lefkoff. Currently on Fund IX ($60M target Jan 2026). 183 investments, 50 exits. DPI-focused. Portfolio: Stardog, Morning Consult, Antithesis, Clarabridge (sold to Qualtrics), Metron Aviation (sold to Airbus), Flyby Media (sold to Apple). [Merged from dup 837]: Boulder early-stage IT and life sciences VC. Colorado + Mid-Atlantic. 8 funds, 61 companies, 28 exits, 10 IPOs. Notable: Strava, MapMyFitness (acq. Under Armour), Ambrosia Biosciences.

Independent, staff-owned investment management firm. ~$46B AUM (Mar 2026). Long-term growth equity and venture investing across public and private markets. HQ: 1000 Wilson Blvd, Arlington VA; offices in London and Singapore. Washingtonian 2025 Tech Titans: Michael Clarke, Michael Graninger, Barron Martin Jr.

Middle market PE specializing in government services, defense, federal IT, aerospace and healthcare. Founded 1999.

Emmet Street Ventures — Alumni Ventures fund for the UVA community. Co-invests alongside top VCs in UVA-affiliated companies. Part of Alumni Ventures platform ($1.5B AUM, Manchester NH).

One of largest VC/growth equity firms globally. $25B+ AUM. HQ Chevy Chase MD. Backs Salesforce, Uber, Plaid early rounds. Holds 10.5% Trevi Therapeutics (TRVI).

Mid-Atlantic growth equity and PE. Multiple funds across healthcare, tech, fintech. $4B+ AUM.

Techstars Washington DC program. Defense, government, and civic tech focus. DMV-specific cohort.

Mid-market growth PE. Targets $10M-$75M EBITDA software, healthcare IT, and services businesses.

PE focused on education, healthcare and financial services. Founded by former Obama administration officials.