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Derren Burrell

Investor

Managing Partner at Veteran Ventures Capital

Knoxville, Tennessee

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

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265 people in our graph share verified history with Derren — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Nathaniel HardingunlockedDerren: together at United States Air Force (2009–2011)
×8Derren: together at United States Air Force
×2Derren: together at Central Michigan University
Derren: together at NATO Training Mission - Afghanistan

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).

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