Craig Jaques
InvestorGeneral Partner | Chief Operating Officer at Veteran Ventures Capital
Kapaau, Hawaii, United States
Writes $2M – $3M checks
About
Craig Jaques combines rare dual roles as General Partner and COO—pairing investment decision-making with hands-on operational management—while leading a defense and dual-use-focused firm based in Honolulu, outside traditional VC hubs.
Contact· self-published, not guessed
Invests in
CybersecurityDeep TechDefense TechHardwareRoboticsSpace Tech
Experience
- Veteran Ventures CapitalGeneral Partner and Chief Operating Officercurrent2022 — presentMcLean, Virginia, United States
- CTIDirector Of Business Development2020 — 2022Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
- Valiant Integrated ServicesDirector of Strategic Initiatives and Business Development2019 — 2020Honolulu, Hawaii
- Valiant Integrated ServicesSenior Advisor, Center for Excellence in Disaster Management & Humanitarian Assistance2015 — 2019Honolulu, HI
- Aspen MedicalDirector of Global Health, U.S. Subsidiary2011 — 2016Honolulu, Hawaii
- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public HealthResearcher2009Baltimore, Maryland
- Project HOPEProgram Manager, Humanitarian Assistance Operations and Special Projects2006 — 2009Millwood, Virginia
- Project HOPEIntern, Special Projects2005 — 2006Millwood, VA
- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public HealthIntern2005Newark, Delaware, United States
Skills & more
Due DiligenceVenture CapitalNational SecurityDual-Use TechnologyBoard GovernanceGovernment ContractingU.S. Department of Defense1Public Speaking1New Business DevelopmentEmergency Management24Program Evaluation11Public Health32
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EpidemiologyProgram ManagementGlobal HealthProgram DevelopmentPolicy AnalysisResearchNon-profitsMilitary OperationsHealthcareInternational RelationsStrategyCapacity Building- VC University Bootcamp | An immersive, in-person venture capital training experience at Stanford University — National Venture Capital Association
- Health Emergencies in Large Populations Course — Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
- Presenting Data and Information Course by Edward Tufte — Edward Tufte
- Certificate of Professional Development: GoFarm Hawai'i AgPro Program — University of Hawaii at Manoa
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Craig Jaques?
- Craig Jaques combines rare dual roles as General Partner and COO—pairing investment decision-making with hands-on operational management—while leading a defense and dual-use-focused firm based in Honolulu, outside traditional VC hubs.
- Where does Craig Jaques work?
- Craig Jaques is General Partner | Chief Operating Officer at Veteran Ventures Capital.
- What does Craig Jaques invest in?
- Craig Jaques invests in Cybersecurity, Deep Tech, Defense Tech, Hardware, Robotics, Space Tech.
- What check size does Craig Jaques write?
- Craig Jaques typically writes checks of $2M – $3M.
- Where did Craig Jaques go to school?
- Craig Jaques studied at University of Delaware (Bachelor’s, International Relations and Sociology); The Johns Hopkins University (Health and Humanitarian Emergencies); Wilton High School (High School Diploma).
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Also attended University of Delaware61
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Also attended The Johns Hopkins University261
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Shared employers
Also worked at Valiant Integrated Services1
Also worked at Aspen Medical1
Also worked at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health9
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