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Derren Burrell

Investor

Managing Partner at Veteran Ventures Capital

Knoxville, Tennessee

Writes $2M – $3M checks · typically $1M

About

Derren Burrell, an Air Force officer, applies military principles—Discipline, Integrity, Excellence—to veteran founders in dual-use and national security tech, leveraging decades of defense experience to navigate government ecosystems.

Contact· self-published, not guessed

Invests in

CybersecurityDeep TechDefense TechHardwareRoboticsSpace Tech

Experience

  1. Veteran Ventures CapitalFounder and Managing Partnercurrent2018 — presentMcLean, VA
  2. True VictoryPrincipal & Chief Financial Officercurrent2015 — present
  3. George W. Bush Presidential CenterStand-To Veteran Leadership Program Scholar2021
  4. TAG Resources, LLCChief Operating Officer2015 — 2019Knoxville, Tennessee Area
  5. White House Communications AgencyResource Director2012 — 2015Washington, DC
  6. NATO Training Mission - AfghanistanResource Director, NATO Air Training Command - Afghanistan2011 — 2012Kabul, Afghanistan
  7. United States Department of DefenseDeputy Director of Resources, United States Forces- Iraq (USF-I)2011Baghdad, Iraq
  8. United States Air ForceHeadquarters Air Combat Command Financial Management Directorate2010 — 2011Joint Base Langley-Eustis Air Base, VA
  9. United States Air ForceComptroller Commander/CFO2007 — 2010Aviano Air Base, Italy
  10. United States Air ForceIntermediate Development Student/Cost Analysis2005 — 2007Air Force Institute of Technology
  11. United States Air ForceExecutive Officer, Air Force Budget2004 — 2005Pentagon
  12. United States Air ForceCFO, Air Force Flying Operations2003 — 2004Pentagon
  13. USAFFinance Officer2001 — 2003MacDill Air Force Base, FL
  14. USAFBudget Officer1997 — 2000RAF Lakenheath, UK

Skills & more

Program Management93Strategic Planning76Venture CapitalFinancial Management20Business Development11Financial Reporting19Regulatory Compliance10Managerial Finance21Analysis30Contract Management13Human Resources9Operational Planning15
+12 moreBudgetsAdministrationDoDAccountingMilitaryDefenseCommandGovernmentIntelligenceStrategyLeadershipManagement
  • Honored Inductee — Marquis Who's Who
  • Accredited Investment Fiduciary — Fi360 (now Broadridge)
  • Black Belt Tae Kwon Do
  • OSD Financial Management Certification Program Level 3 — OSD
  • Certified Defense Financial Manager — American Society of Military Comptrollers

From Derren's professional profile.

Colleagues at Veteran Ventures Capital

Craig Jaques
General Partner and COO at Veteran Ventures Capital
Josh Weed
Senior Director at Veteran Ventures Capital
Paul Woolard
General Partner at Veteran Ventures Capital
Steve Kiser
General Partner at Veteran Ventures Capital

Frequently asked questions

Who is Derren Burrell?
Derren Burrell, an Air Force officer, applies military principles—Discipline, Integrity, Excellence—to veteran founders in dual-use and national security tech, leveraging decades of defense experience to navigate government ecosystems.
Where does Derren Burrell work?
Derren Burrell is Managing Partner at Veteran Ventures Capital.
What does Derren Burrell invest in?
Derren Burrell invests in Cybersecurity, Deep Tech, Defense Tech, Hardware, Robotics, Space Tech.
What check size does Derren Burrell write?
Derren Burrell typically writes checks of $2M – $3M.
Where did Derren Burrell go to school?
Derren Burrell studied at The Citadel (Bachelors, Business Administration); U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology (Masters, Cost Analysis); Central Michigan University (Masters, Human Resources).

Same school

Also attended The Citadel6

Julius SchwerinPartner, US at RTP GlobalRyne CollinsVice President at Plexus CapitalJohn LiatosChief Financial Officer at XBTONat ClarksonManaging Partner at CFV VenturesTim KomadaManaging Partner at Deep Fork CapitalJohn ClarkSenior Associate at Resolute Capital Partners

Also attended U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology5

Brian HibbelnVenture Partner at SINEWAVE VENTURESChris O'ConnorPartner at NATO Innovation FundRandy "Laz" GordonAdvisor at OUTPOST VENTURESChris O'ConnorPartner at Harpoon VenturesVince ReynaSenior Principal, Co-Chief Investment Officer at Pennybacker

Also attended Central Michigan University15

Doug NealManaging Director at eLab VenturesNathan OwenGeneral Partner at Grand VenturesMike BoeraMajor General USAF (ret.) at NEW VISTA CAPITALGreg HodgsonFormer Senior Director at the Boeing Company at NEW VISTA CAPITALMark McPeakVP of Manufacturing at Siddhi CapitalBrad JohnsPartner at Yaletown Partners

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Shared employers

Also worked at White House Communications Agency1

Jesse DevitteCo-founder and General Partner at Building Ventures

Also worked at NATO Training Mission - Afghanistan7

Kristina VulganCo-Founder & Managing Partner at Ferocity CapitalThomas L. WoodDirector at CleansparkTiina Laisi-PuheloinenInvestor at FiBANEnes UsluManager, ITU Cekirdek Sectoral Programs & Investor Relations at ITU CekirdekTony DeMartinoPartner at Pallas VenturesSophia Habsburg-LothringenInvestor at Expeditions

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Also worked at United States Department of Defense75

Edi DanalacheSenior Associate at Scale Venture PartnersRichard ClarkeInvestor at IVP (Institutional Venture Partners)Tidal McCoyChairman at IronGate Capital AdvisorsForrest UnderwoodVenture Partner at IronGate Capital AdvisorsGlenn VogelVenture Partner at IronGate Capital AdvisorsDavid WhittakerVenture Partner at Elm Street Ventures

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Also worked at United States Air Force98

Dave MunichielloInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)Ross Perot Jr.Chairman of The Perot Group at Perot JainNathaniel HardingManaging Partner at Cortado VenturesKevin MandiaGeneral Partner at Ballistic VenturesTidal McCoyChairman at IronGate Capital AdvisorsSteve SargeantSenior Advisory Board at IronGate Capital Advisors

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