John Richmond
InvestorSenior Associate at Lockheed Martin Ventures
Washington, District of Columbia
Writes $500K – $5M checks · typically $2.5M
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
- Lockheed MartinSenior Investment Manager at Lockheed Martin Venturescurrent2026 — presentAshburn, Virginia, United States
- Lockheed MartinInvestment Manager at Lockheed Martin Ventures2024 — 2026Ashburn, Virginia, United States
- Lockheed MartinSenior Investment Associate at Lockheed Martin Ventures2022 — 2024Ashburn, Virginia, United States
- mPower Technology, Inc.Board Observercurrent2025 — present
- FarcastBoard Observercurrent2025 — present
- Q-CTRLBoard Observercurrent2024 — present
- Elve, Inc.Board Observercurrent2024 — present
- Liquid InstrumentsBoard Observercurrent2024 — present
- Agile Space IndustriesBoard Observercurrent2024 — present
- ArlulaBoard Observercurrent2023 — present
- GLOBAL SATELLITE VU LTDBoard Observercurrent2023 — present
- Defense Innovation Unit (DIU)Joint Strategic Engagements Officer, Reservescurrent2023 — present
- National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)In-Q-Tel Program Manager, Reserves2021 — 2023
- TZeroDirector Of Business Development2021 — 2022Tazewell County, Virginia, United States
- AppleSpecial Technology Program Advisor2020
- National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)Program Manager, Electronic & Communication Systems2018 — 2020Chantilly, Virginia
- United States Air ForceSenior Executive Assistant2017 — 2018United Arab Emirates
- United States Air ForceAssistant Director Of Operations2017 — 2018Cape Canaveral, Florida
- United States Air ForceEngineering Manager2015 — 2017Cape Canaveral Air Force Station
- United Launch Alliance (ULA)Education with Industry Executive Fellow2014 — 2015
Education
- University of Virginia Darden School of BusinessMaster of Business Administration - MBA
- Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyMaster of Science - MS, Aeronautical & Astronautical Engineering
- United States Air Force AcademyBachelor of Science - BS, Astronautical Engineering Major
- Nanjing UniversityMandarin Chinese Language Certificate, Chinese Studies
- USAF Air Command and Staff College
Skills & more
Microsoft Outlook5Microsoft PowerPoint4Microsoft Excel1Relationship Building1Strategic PlanningLeadership3NegotiationStrategic Partnerships1Financial ModelingDeal StructuringHigh-Net-Worth Individuals (HNWI)Strategic Relationships
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Deal SourcingStrategic InitiativesCorporate StrategyDue DiligenceIntellectual Property StrategyStrategic InvestmentBusiness Case PreparationCapital AllocationInvestment ManagementInvestment AnalysisInvestment DecisionsProgram ManagementLanguages 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
From John's professional profile.
Colleagues at Lockheed Martin Ventures
Alison (Ali) Perez
Investor at Lockheed Martin Ventures
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
Elizabeth A. Onasanya
Analyst at Lockheed Martin Ventures
Evan Scott
Chief Financial Officer 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
- 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.
Same school
Also attended University of Virginia Darden School of Business110
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Also attended Massachusetts Institute of Technology1,280
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Also attended United States Air Force Academy45
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Also attended USAF Air Command and Staff College6
Shared employers
Also worked at Lockheed Martin100
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Also worked at Q-CTRL13
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