Expanding the Impact of Veteran-led Companies
According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, Veterans are 45% more likely to be self-employed than civilians— and their impact is profound.
$1T
Contributed to the American Economy
5.8M+
People Employed
$1.8B
Annual Payroll
Raising Capital is the Top Challenge
Despite their impressive numbers, Veterans receive less overall financing from conventional lenders than their civilian-peers, despite filing more applications to more lenders. Private investor outreach can take up to a year to complete, on top of being expensive and time-consuming.
Without capital, Veteran businesses close and take their jobs, leadership, and impact with them.
We're here to change that
Localvest makes it easy for Veterans to invest in Veterans.
Real Estate Investing
Charitable
Seed-Stage Startups
Alternative Investments
Local Businesses
We are proud to have a large community of entrepreneurs, business leaders, and investors who have served in all branches of the military and now serve nearly every industry. Our powerful software platform connects Veteran investors with like-minded Veteran entrepreneurs to quickly discover, engage, and pitch successful partnerships.
How it works
“We believe that those who fought for the American Dream deserve a shot at living it themselves”
John Bracken
Founder & COO of Localvest
Open Investment Opportunities for Accredited Investors
Academy fund
The Academy Fund is raising capital to build a diversified portfolio of short-term real estate secured loans to military veteran real estate operators.
HELM Audio
HELM is an award-winning audio innovation company crafted on a foundation of disruptive audio technologies & products that are sold across the globe.
Stony Lonesome
$10m VC Fund - Dual-Use Tech in Cybersecurity, Smart Data, AI & Robotics backing Veteran led entrepreneurs.
Victory Litigation Fund
Victory Litigation Fund invests in venture equity opportunities in the legal services marketplace.
Cyberspatial
Cyberspatial is an early-stage cybersecurity company that turns cyber data into security footage, helping cyber professionals make months of work happen in days.
Vario Equity
Vario Equity was formed in 2018 with a vision to create an alternative investment portfolio for accredited investors to complement traditional investments. Vario has over 25 years of experience in Wisconsin real estate.
Success Stories from our Community