Stephen DiBartolomeo
InvestorPrincipal at Scout Ventures
Austin, Texas
Writes $500K – $1.5M checks · typically $1.5M
About
A former Navy cryptologist, Stephen DiBartolomeo specializes in semiconductor supply‑chain security and counterfeit microelectronics detection, combining domain-specific principal investing with hands-on founder experience as co-founder and president of Chiplytics.
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDeep TechDefense TechHardwareSpace Tech
Experience
- ChiplyticsCo-founder/Presidentcurrent2021 — present
- Roo CapitalPrincipal2024 — 2025
- Scout VenturesPrincipal2022 — 2024
- Scout VenturesAssociate2020 — 2022
- National Security AgencyProduct and Operations2016 — 2021
- US NavyCryptologic Warfare Officer2016 — 2021National Security Agency
- US NavyAdjunct Professor of Cyber Science2019 — 2020U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland
- Goldman SachsVeteran Integration Program2020
- MIT Lincoln LaboratoryISR Systems and Technology2014Greater Boston
- Los Alamos National LaboratoryWeapons Systems Engineering2013Los Alamos, New Mexico
Education
- United States Naval AcademyBS, Quantitative Economics
- The Johns Hopkins University - Carey Business SchoolMS, Finance
Skills & more
R1Matlab1LaTeX1Python1Strategy5Design ThinkingCross-functional Team Leadership4Entrepreneurship2Statistical Data Analysis1Financial Analysis2Financial Modeling1Operations Leadership1
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Colleagues at Scout Ventures
Brad Harrison
Investor at Scout Ventures
Cody Huggins
Partner at Scout Ventures
Corey Miller
Analyst at Scout Ventures
Greg Kaparski
Head of Finance at Scout Ventures
Ian Folau
Operating Partner at Scout Ventures
Jacqueline Blackburn
Principal at Decisive Point
John Ryu
Partner at Scout Ventures
Kellie Pais
Chief of Staff at Scout Ventures
Network2
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Frequently asked questions
- Where does Stephen DiBartolomeo work?
- Stephen DiBartolomeo is Principal at Scout Ventures.
- What does Stephen DiBartolomeo invest in?
- Stephen DiBartolomeo invests in AI & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Deep Tech, Defense Tech, Hardware, Space Tech.
- What check size does Stephen DiBartolomeo write?
- Stephen DiBartolomeo typically writes checks of $500K – $1.5M.
Same school
Also attended United States Naval Academy72
Chad L. SummeBoard Member at CincyTechDouglas Lemott Jr.Vice President, SAP National Security Services at Riphean InvestmentsTony WellsVenture Partner at Copper Sky CapitalJuliane GallinaPartner at Lavrock VenturesMike SteadmanFounder, Coach, USNA '10 — writing, coaching, and designing categories for underdog military veteran founders and CEOsJohn DillonInvestor at Alsop Louie Partners
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Also attended The Johns Hopkins University - Carey Business School21
Tony WellsVenture Partner at Copper Sky CapitalFloyd H. GriffithManaging Partner at Little Bristol PartnersMelissa GuttmanPrincipal, Talent at JMI EquityVipul KellaInvestor at FortySix Venture CapitalAndrew MausManaging Director, North America at AI CapitalSaafir RabbAdvisor at Transform Capital Management
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Shared employers
Also worked at Roo Capital9
Yuriy DovzhanskyPartner at Visible VenturesNate DaPoreFounder and Managing Partner at Roo CapitalJairo GomezVice President of Operations at Roo CapitalZane FracekAssociate at Roo CapitalVarun SridharPrincipal at Roo CapitalJoaquin Lopez MayAssociate at Roo Capital
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Also worked at Scout Ventures10
Brad HarrisonInvestor at Scout VenturesCody HugginsPartner at Scout VenturesIan FolauOperating Partner at Scout VenturesNate GeorgePrincipal at Scout VenturesGreg KaparskiHead of Finance at Scout VenturesKellie PaisChief of Staff at Scout Ventures
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Also worked at National Security Agency14
William P. CrowellInvestor at Alsop Louie PartnersGeorge BarnesPresident, Cyber Practice at Red Cell IncubationJohn KeefeFormer Cyber & Space Leader, National Security Agency, National Security Council, & NASA at NEW VISTA CAPITALJ. David HarrisPartner at SINEWAVE VENTURESDavid EndlerGeneral Partner & Co-Founder at Runtime VenturesRon GulaPresident at Gula Tech Adventures
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Also worked at US Navy110
Jeremy KirschOperating Partner at Differential VenturesJim BridenstineManaging Partner, Artemis Group at Cortado VenturesJuliane GallinaPartner at Lavrock VenturesJohn DillonInvestor at Alsop Louie PartnersGlenn VogelVenture Partner at IronGate Capital AdvisorsDavid WhittakerVenture Partner at Elm Street Ventures
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