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John Richmond

Investor

Senior Associate at Lockheed Martin Ventures

Washington, District of Columbia

Writes $500K – $5M checks · typically $2.5M

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About

John Richmond combines venture investing with service as a DoD DIU reserves officer and Lockheed Martin strategy/corporate development experience, focusing on autonomy, AI/ML, space, advanced manufacturing and cyber.

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningDefense TechRoboticsSemiconductorsSpace Tech

Experience

  1. Lockheed MartinSenior Investment Manager at Lockheed Martin Venturescurrent2026 — presentAshburn, Virginia, United States
  2. Lockheed MartinInvestment Manager at Lockheed Martin Ventures2024 — 2026Ashburn, Virginia, United States
  3. Lockheed MartinSenior Investment Associate at Lockheed Martin Ventures2022 — 2024Ashburn, Virginia, United States
  4. mPower Technology, Inc.Board Observercurrent2025 — present
  5. FarcastBoard Observercurrent2025 — present
  6. Q-CTRLBoard Observercurrent2024 — present
  7. Elve, Inc.Board Observercurrent2024 — present
  8. Liquid InstrumentsBoard Observercurrent2024 — present
  9. Agile Space IndustriesBoard Observercurrent2024 — present
  10. ArlulaBoard Observercurrent2023 — present
  11. GLOBAL SATELLITE VU LTDBoard Observercurrent2023 — present
  12. Defense Innovation Unit (DIU)Joint Strategic Engagements Officer, Reservescurrent2023 — present
  13. National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)In-Q-Tel Program Manager, Reserves2021 — 2023
  14. TZeroDirector Of Business Development2021 — 2022Tazewell County, Virginia, United States
  15. AppleSpecial Technology Program Advisor2020
  16. National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)Program Manager, Electronic & Communication Systems2018 — 2020Chantilly, Virginia
  17. United States Air ForceSenior Executive Assistant2017 — 2018United Arab Emirates
  18. United States Air ForceAssistant Director Of Operations2017 — 2018Cape Canaveral, Florida
  19. United States Air ForceEngineering Manager2015 — 2017Cape Canaveral Air Force Station
  20. United Launch Alliance (ULA)Education with Industry Executive Fellow2014 — 2015
  21. Sync Products LLCCo-Founder2012 — 2014
  22. United States Air ForceLaunch Vehicle Engineering Lead2010 — 2013

Skills & more

Microsoft Outlook5Microsoft PowerPoint4Microsoft Excel1Relationship Building1Strategic PlanningLeadership3NegotiationStrategic Partnerships1Financial ModelingDeal StructuringHigh-Net-Worth Individuals (HNWI)Strategic Relationships
+12 moreDeal SourcingStrategic InitiativesCorporate StrategyDue DiligenceIntellectual Property StrategyStrategic InvestmentBusiness Case PreparationCapital AllocationInvestment ManagementInvestment AnalysisInvestment DecisionsProgram Management

Languages Mandarin Chinese · Spanish

  • Top Secret Security Clearance — United States Department of War
  • Green Belt Certification (GB) — United Launch Alliance (ULA)
  • Science & Technology Manager — Defense Acquisition University
  • Systems Engineering Level III — Defense Acquisition University
  • Test & Evaluation Level II — Defense Acquisition University
  • Program Management — Defense Acquisition University
  • Tier III Certified Space Professional — United States Space Force

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Colleagues at Lockheed Martin Ventures

Alison (Ali) Perez
Investor at Lockheed Martin Ventures
Bobby Guthrie II
Associate at Ff Venture Capital
Carter Callaway
Associate at Ultratech Capital Partners
Chris Moran
Vice President and General Manager at Lockheed Martin Ventures
Chris Wronsky
Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Lockheed Martin Ventures
Daniel J. Tenney
Senior Vice President, Global Business Development and Strategy at Lockheed Martin Ventures
Dr. Anthony DeSimone
Chief Engineer and Senior Vice President, Enterprise Engineering at Lockheed Martin Ventures
Dr. Sarah B. Hiza
Senior Vice President, Technology and Strategic Innovation at Lockheed Martin Ventures

Network3

Alison (Ali) Perez
Investor at Lockheed Martin Ventures
Elizabeth A. Onasanya
Analyst at Lockheed Martin Ventures
Gopal Rajaraman
Senior Investment Manager at Lockheed Martin Ventures

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Frequently asked questions

Who is John Richmond?
John Richmond combines venture investing with service as a DoD DIU reserves officer and Lockheed Martin strategy/corporate development experience, focusing on autonomy, AI/ML, space, advanced manufacturing and cyber.
Where does John Richmond work?
John Richmond is Senior Associate at Lockheed Martin Ventures.
What does John Richmond invest in?
John Richmond invests in AI & Machine Learning, Defense Tech, Robotics, Semiconductors, Space Tech.
What check size does John Richmond write?
John Richmond typically writes checks of $500K – $5M.
Where did John Richmond go to school?
John Richmond studied at University of Virginia Darden School of Business (Master of Business Administration - MBA); Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Master of Science - MS, Aeronautical & Astronautical Engineering); United States Air Force Academy (Bachelor of Science - BS, Astronautical Engineering Major).

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