Hivers and Strivers

VCMatch tracks Hivers and Strivers as an investor focused on Other companies, Seed and Series A rounds, and United States markets. Upload your deck to compare your startup against the full private matching profile.

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Not specified

Stages

Seed, Series A, Series B

Focus Areas

Other

Geography

United States

Investment Thesis

Hivers & Strivers Capital invests exclusively in startups led by U.S. military veterans because the firm believes veterans bring superior leadership, discipline and execution. They are industry-agnostic, founder-friendly, and take a hands-on, early-stage approach (seed through Series B), providing capital plus strategic planning, operational support and high-value introductions sourced from a broad network of advisors and limited partners. The firm emphasizes disciplined sourcing and monitoring, a team-oriented “boots-on-the-ground” involvement model, and a focus on highly scalable businesses rather than lifestyle or franchised concepts.

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Investment Focus

Who should take a closer look

Hivers and Strivers is most relevant for founders raising Seed, Series A, and Series B rounds in Other, especially across United States.

Focus statement

Invest exclusively in highly scalable startups founded by U.S. military veterans across all branches, investing from seed through Series B; industry-agnostic but explicitly excluding lifestyle businesses, franchises, cannabis and (generally) government contracting.

Value Add

Exclusive veteran-only mandate: "We invest exclusively in veteran entrepreneurs."
Founder-friendly, hands-on operational support: they "leverage our extensive network" and provide board members, advisors and day-to-day execution help.
Deep LP and advisor network across industries ("wide-ranging expertise from the C-suite of Amazon to the former Surgeon General of the Army") used actively to open doors for portfolio companies.
Proven track record and disciplined strategy: "Since 2009 we have invested in 20+ veteran-led ventures" and the firm cites "60+% IRR across all investments."
Cultural fit filtering: seeks founders who match the West Point "Hive" ideal—high-caliber veterans who "consistently overachieve" and push their teams to the finish line.
Team-oriented, "boots-on-the-ground approach" emphasizing operational improvements and meaningful introductions to customers, service providers, investors and partners.