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Paul Woolard

Investor

General Partner at Veteran Ventures Capital

Franklin, Tennessee, United States

Writes $2M – $3M checks

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About

Paul Woolard leverages 30+ years in agriculture, energy and commodity-market risk expertise from a $4B+ trading firm to chair investments and personally back veteran-led dual-use space, counter-UAS, quantum and robotics

Invests in

CybersecurityDeep TechDefense TechHardwareRoboticsSpace Tech

Experience

  1. Eco-Energy LLCSenior Advisorcurrent2023 — presentNashville Metropolitan Area
  2. Eco-Energy LLCVP, Finance/Risk Management2018 — 2023Franklin, TN
  3. Veteran Ventures Capital, LLCGeneral Partnercurrent2019 — presentGreater Nashville Area, TN
  4. CreatiVetsBoard Membercurrent2025 — present
  5. Archer Daniels Midland CompanyDirector - Strategy, Business Development, M&A (Corn Processing)2016 — 2018
  6. Archer Daniels Midland CompanyDirector - Commercial Development (Renewable Chemicals)2011 — 2016
  7. Archer Daniels Midland CompanyDirector - Corporate Strategic Planning and M&A2009 — 2011
  8. BioBlend Renewable Resources, LLCBoard Member2014 — 2017Greater Chicago Area
  9. Tate & LyleDirector, Business Integration - Global R&D2006 — 2009
  10. Tate & LyleTreasurer, Americas1999 — 2006
  11. Johnston SupermarketsCFO1998 — 1999
  12. Illinova Generating / Illinois PowerFinance Manager1992 — 1998
  13. KPMGAudit Senior1988 — 1992

Skills & more

Accounting
  • CPA, CGMA, CertICM — Illinois, Tennessee

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Paul Woolard?
Paul Woolard leverages 30+ years in agriculture, energy and commodity-market risk expertise from a $4B+ trading firm to chair investments and personally back veteran-led dual-use space, counter-UAS, quantum and robotics
Where does Paul Woolard work?
Paul Woolard is General Partner at Veteran Ventures Capital.
What does Paul Woolard invest in?
Paul Woolard invests in Cybersecurity, Deep Tech, Defense Tech, Hardware, Robotics, Space Tech.
What check size does Paul Woolard write?
Paul Woolard typically writes checks of $2M – $3M.
Where did Paul Woolard go to school?
Paul Woolard studied at Harding University (MBA / BBA, Accounting).

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