About
Brad Harrison, a West Point–educated Army Airborne Ranger, applies military leadership and after-action reviews to venture investing as a vet-to-VC bridge focused on dual-use tech for deterrence and peace.
Contact· published on Brad's own website
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDeep TechDefense TechHardwareSpace Tech
Experience
- Scout VenturesFounder, Managing Partnercurrent2009 — presentAustin, Texas Area
- The Explorers ClubMembercurrent2023 — presentNew York, New York, United States
- United States Military Academy at West PointPresident, AOG West Point Entrepreneurship SIGcurrent2025 — presentWest Point, NY
- BHVFounder, Managing Partner2006 — 2009New York, New York
- WhenU.comVice President, Strategic Partnerships & Distribution2004 — 2006
- America Online (AOL)Director, Media Strategy and Development2002 — 2004
- Gladiator GroupFounder & Managing Director2001 — 2002Boston, MA
- U. S. ArmyCaptain1994 — 1999
- United States Military AcademyCadet1990 — 1994West Point, New York
Skills & more
Venture Capital99New Business Development88Professional Networking4Start-ups99Entrepreneurship99Private Equity38Military Experience15Entrepreneur4Strategic Partnerships99Digital Media41Business Networking17Business Development99
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Strategic PlanningBusiness PlanningProduct ManagementStrategyManagementLeadershipExecutive ManagementMarketingSaaSNegotiationOnline MarketingConsultingLanguages Spanish
From Brad's professional profile.
Deals · 2
Tomahawk RoboticsLed round
via Scout Ventures · filed Sep 2018
Voyager SpaceLed round
via Scout Ventures
Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.
Other disclosed investments
Led
ID.me
Investor
Per the firm's website.
Colleagues at Scout Ventures
Cody Huggins
Partner at Scout Ventures
Corey Miller
Analyst at Scout Ventures
Greg Kaparski
Head of Finance at Scout Ventures
Ian Folau
Operating Partner at Scout Ventures
Jacqueline Blackburn
Principal at Decisive Point
John Ryu
Partner at Scout Ventures
Kellie Pais
Chief of Staff at Scout Ventures
Kenneth J. Braithwaite
Venture Partner at Scout Ventures
Network6
Howard MorganScout
Early-internet and database researcher; founding Renaissance president; Idealab investor; First Round co-founder; B Capital chair
Kam GhaffarianScout
Venture Partner at Prime Movers Lab
Corey Miller
Analyst at Scout Ventures
John Ryu
Partner at Scout Ventures
Stephen DiBartolomeo
Principal at Scout Ventures
Teemu Mattila
Partner at Lifeline Ventures
Investors connected to Brad in public investor directories — a warm-intro map.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Brad Harrison?
- Brad Harrison, a West Point–educated Army Airborne Ranger, applies military leadership and after-action reviews to venture investing as a vet-to-VC bridge focused on dual-use tech for deterrence and peace.
- Where does Brad Harrison work?
- Brad Harrison is Managing Partner at Scout Ventures.
- What does Brad Harrison invest in?
- Brad Harrison invests in AI & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Deep Tech, Defense Tech, Hardware, Space Tech.
- What check size does Brad Harrison write?
- Brad Harrison typically writes checks of $500K – $1.5M.
- What companies has Brad Harrison invested in?
- Investments tracked here include ID.me, Tomahawk Robotics, Voyager Space, Unite Us.
- Where did Brad Harrison go to school?
- Brad Harrison studied at MIT Sloan School of Management (MBA, New Product and Venture Development); United States Military Academy at West Point (BS, Theoretical Economics).
- Does Brad Harrison lead rounds?
- Yes — Brad Harrison has led 3 tracked investments.
Same school
Also attended MIT Sloan School of Management518
Doug LeonePartner at Sequoia Capital; former Global Managing PartnerHemant TanejaCEO & Managing Director of General CatalystBrad FeldCo-founder of Foundry and TechstarsChris MorrisProcess Specialist, Exit Readiness at Mayfair Equity PartnersBirgitteInvestor at InvestinorOlaInvestor at Investinor
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Also attended United States Military Academy at West Point81
A.J. BertoneExecutive Vice President, Investments at In-Q-TelLes CraigInvestor at Next Frontier CapitalRichard ClarkeInvestor at IVP (Institutional Venture Partners)Aaron StachelPartner at FirstMile VenturesPatrick HenshawManaging Director at Render CapitalBen FawEntrepreneur-in-Residence at Context Ventures
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Shared employers
Also worked at The Explorers Club6
Todd WallachEntrepreneur-In-Residence at The Innovation SpaceDave FinneganStrategic Advisor at NewRoad Capital Partners, LLCKevin LiuMember of Investment Staff at PebblebedAndy FitzeVenture Partner at Blockchain Valley Ventures, LlcAlexandra VidyukGeneral Partner at Beyond Earth VenturesBrad HarrisonManaging Partner at Scout Ventures
Also worked at United States Military Academy at West Point7
Corey ArchibequeSenior Associate at Advantage Capital PartnersIan FolauOperating Partner at Scout VenturesBrad JakemanFounding Managing Partner at Rethink EducationBryson BortInvestor at Inner Loop CapitalMark deLaarManaging Director at Summit PartnersBrad HarrisonManaging Partner at Scout Ventures
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Also worked at WhenU.com1
Also worked at America Online (AOL)105
Chamath PalihapitiyaFounder & CEO of Social CapitalSteve CaseChairman & CEO of Revolution; co-founder of AOLJeremy LiewPartner at Lightspeed Venture PartnersDan RuchPartner at Rho VenturesGreg RudinBoard Partner at Menlo VenturesTed LeonsisFounder & Partner, Revolution Growth at Revolution
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