Lavrock Ventures

General contacts

Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

2015

AUM

$125 M

Location

Arlington, Virginia, United States

Investment Ticket

$5-10 m

Investment Stage

Seed Series A

Region of investment

North America

Investor profile last updated: 27 August, 2026

Profile

Lavrock Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Arlington, Virginia, founded in 2015. The firm is led by a team with deep roots in the national security and intelligence community, which provides them with a unique perspective on technology investments. Lavrock Ventures is known for its disciplined approach to investing, focusing on real-world demand and mission needs, particularly within the national security ecosystem.

The firm invests in early-stage companies across sectors such as national security, advanced manufacturing, space, quantum technologies, and kinetic systems. Lavrock Ventures typically participates in Series A rounds and focuses on investments within the United States. The firm manages two funds: Fund I with $25 million launched in 2018, and Fund II with $75 million launched in 2020.

Notable portfolio companies include Allvision - geospatial analytics, Anametric - quantum computing, Apkudo - supply chain logistics, Aventra - aerospace and defense, and Castelion - cybersecurity solutions. These investments reflect Lavrock Ventures' commitment to backing companies that align with their strategic focus on national security and frontier technologies.

Industry

Aerospace Education Security Software AI Defense Quantum Computing Healthcare Services Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment SaaS HealthTech Telecommunications

Lavrock Ventures Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Fund I - Lavrock Ventures VC	Venture Capital (VC)	Healthcare Services Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment SaaS Security Software HealthTech	Pre-seed Seed	North America	$5-10 m	$25 M	March 2018
Lavrock Ventures Fund II	Venture Capital (VC)	Healthcare Services SaaS Security Software Telecommunications HealthTech	Pre-seed Seed	North America	$5-10 m	$75 M	October 2020

Contacts

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Steve Smoot Managing Partner, Co-Founder

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Daniel Hanks Managing Partner

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FAQs about Lavrock Ventures

Is Lavrock Ventures a venture capital or private equity firm?

Lavrock Ventures is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Seed and Series A, writing tickets of $5-10 m.

Where is Lavrock Ventures located?

Lavrock Ventures is located in Arlington, Virginia, United States.

When was Lavrock Ventures founded?

Lavrock Ventures was founded in 2015.

What sectors and industries does Lavrock Ventures invest in?

Lavrock Ventures invests in companies and startups in Aerospace, Education, Security, Software, AI, Defense, Quantum Computing, Healthcare Services, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, SaaS, HealthTech, Telecommunications.

What is Lavrock Ventures geographical focus of investments?

Lavrock Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America.

At what stages of companies and startups does Lavrock Ventures typically invest in?

Lavrock Ventures invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A.

What is the usual amount of Lavrock Ventures investment?

Lavrock Ventures usually invests $5-10 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Lavrock Ventures?

Lavrock Ventures has around $125m assets under management.

When was Lavrock Ventures last fund created?

Lavrock Ventures last fund was created/launched in 2020-10-10

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