Brett Davis
InvestorGeneral Partner at New North Ventures
New York, New York
Writes $250K – $2.5M checks · typically $1M
About
Brett Davis draws on his CIA senior executive and Navy special operations experience to focus on dual‑use deep tech—AI, robotics, cybersecurity, space infrastructure—and push for streamlined government approvals.
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityData & InfrastructureDefense TechSpace Tech
Experience
- New North VenturesCo-Founder and General Partnercurrent2020 — presentManchester, New Hampshire, United States
- SevenX, LLCFounder and Principalcurrent2020 — presentGreater New York City Area
- Culper ConnectMembercurrent2020 — present
- Anno.AiChairman Of The Board Of Directors2021 — 2022
- Central Intelligence AgencyFederal Executive1996 — 2019
- US NavySpecial Operations Officer1985 — 1996
Education
- National Defense UniversityCAPSTONE Class 15-1 (General and Flag Officer Course)2014
- National Intelligence UniversityMaster's of Science, Strategic Intelligence1993 — 1994
- University of MichiganBachelor of Science - BSE, Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering1981 — 1985
Skills & more
Operational Risk Management5Enterprise Risk Management9Business Continuity4National Security8Crisis Management4International Relations3Federal Government3Physical Security2Information Assurance2Military2Military Operations3Counterterrorism4
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Program ManagementSecurityArtificial Intelligence (AI)Machine LearningDisaster RecoveryStrategic LeadershipCyber OperationsContinuity of OperationsGlobal SecurityIntelligence CommunityActive TS/SCI ClearanceAutonomous VehiclesFrom Brett's professional profile.
Colleagues at New North Ventures
Bryan Mabry
Partner at New North Ventures
Colby Jordan
Vice President, Capital Formation at 82VS
Don Dodge
General Partner at New North Ventures
Jason Syversen
CEO of SportsVisio at New North Ventures
Jeremy Hitchcock
Co-Founder / General Partner at New North Ventures
Jessica Nelson
Principal at New North Ventures
Paul Liberman
President of DraftKings at New North Ventures
Rick Waddell
NDU, Fmr D NSC, Lt Gen. at New North Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Brett Davis work?
- Brett Davis is General Partner at New North Ventures.
- What does Brett Davis invest in?
- Brett Davis invests in AI & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Data & Infrastructure, Defense Tech, Space Tech.
- What check size does Brett Davis write?
- Brett Davis typically writes checks of $250K – $2.5M.
Same school
Also attended National Defense University5
Also attended National Intelligence University3
Also attended University of Michigan489
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Shared employers
Also worked at Anno.Ai1
Also worked at Central Intelligence Agency17
Juliane GallinaPartner at Lavrock VenturesCliff CoppersmithBoard Member at Maryland TEDCOAniqua BokhariLegal Counsel at Red Cell IncubationBrian CarbaughCo-Founder & CEO, Andesite; Senior Advisor, Cyber & National Security at Red Cell IncubationMarguerite BensonSenior Advisor at Audere CapitalLuis SpradleyPrincipal at Level Equity
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Also worked at US Navy110
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