August Capital Management connects breakthrough dual-use technologies with defense mission needs, systematically bridging the gap between innovation and operational deployment.
We operate at the intersection of defense modernization and venture capital, creating systematic pathways from emerging technology to operational deployment.
We start with validated operational requirements from the MOD Book, ensuring every investment addresses real mission needs.
We stack private capital with government funding (SBIR, TACFI/STRATFI, OTAs) to accelerate growth while preserving equity value.
Our ecosystem connects innovators, operators, primes, and investors—creating value through systematic relationship building.
Our integrated platform combines deal intelligence, curated events, and strategic investment to create a self-reinforcing innovation flywheel.
Network intelligence platform that models the defense innovation ecosystem as a dynamic graph—enabling measurement, optimization, and systematic deal flow for both ACM and portfolio companies.
A national series of defense innovation events connecting SBIR-validated technologies with operational requirements, investors, and prime contractors.
A seed-stage venture capital fund building meaningful ownership in dual-use technology breakouts through disciplined portfolio construction and proprietary deal flow.
A curated, paid summit series connecting high-TRL technologies with operators, primes, and capital—backed by always-on MissionGraph intelligence.
The "Valley of Death" between Phase II SBIR and production adoption is real. Technologies stall due to limited operator validation, unclear transition pathways, capital gaps at scale, and poor investor readiness. MissionEdge solves this through a repeatable flywheel that compounds adoption and investment across six national innovation hubs.
Six summits tailored to specific mission communities, optimized for technology transition
Access pre-vetted, TRL 5+ companies mapped to real operational requirements—not cold pitch decks.
Hear directly from end-users about technology fit, adoption blockers, and mission relevance.
Year-round pipeline visibility with diligence artifacts, transition tracking, and engagement signals.
The defense technology sector has emerged as one of venture capital's fastest-growing investment categories, with record capital deployment and unprecedented exits.
A seed-stage venture capital fund backing dual-use technology companies with validated mission demand—powered by proprietary deal flow and intelligence platforms.
Network Intelligence Platform
Proprietary platform that models the defense innovation ecosystem as a dynamic graph. Tracks network health metrics, behavioral signals, and relationship density to identify high-potential deals, optimize portfolio company positioning, and predict successful pilot-to-production transitions. Powers both ACM deal sourcing and portfolio company growth through systematic network intelligence.
National Technology Transition Platform
A curated summit series connecting TRL 5+ technologies with operators, primes, and capital across six national hubs (AATC, AFWERX, SpaceWERX, DIU, and more). MissionEdge events feed directly into MissionGraph—every interaction, demo, and introduction becomes structured data that enhances deal flow visibility and portfolio company positioning year-round.
A seed-stage venture capital fund backing dual-use technology companies with validated mission demand. What differentiates us: MissionGraph provides network intelligence for deal sourcing and portfolio company growth, while MissionEdge events create proprietary deal flow through operator-validated curation. Together with systematic non-dilutive capital stacking (SBIR, TACFI/STRATFI, DIU), we help portfolio companies transition from pilot to production faster.
Seed entry enables ownership concentration that later-stage entry cannot achieve. By entering at seed and concentrating follow-on capital into breakout winners, we can build meaningful ownership positions through Series B/C—generating significantly higher absolute dollar returns compared to Series A entry strategies.
Our return model is designed around power law dynamics: a small number of massive winners drive the majority of fund returns. Our structure maximizes ownership concentration in those winners through disciplined follow-on and non-dilutive capital strategies. Contact us for specific target metrics.
MissionGraph models the defense innovation ecosystem as a computable graph, tracking six node types (innovators, operators, primes, investors, government, universities) and their relationships. The platform provides real-time network health metrics, AI-powered matching for optimal technology-to-mission pairings, and flywheel analytics tracking the journey from mission need to contract. For ACM, this means earlier deal identification and co-investor discovery. For portfolio companies, it means enhanced visibility, engagement tracking, and systematic connection to operators and primes.
Portfolio companies gain access to both MissionGraph and MissionEdge. Through MissionGraph, they receive year-round visibility to sponsors, operators, and investors—with structured profiles tracking TRL/MRL status, MOD Book alignment, and transition progress. MissionEdge events provide direct operator validation, prime contractor introductions, and investor matchmaking. Together, these platforms accelerate the journey from pilot to production contract.
Defense technology companies have diversified exit pathways: Strategic acquisitions by primes (Lockheed, Raytheon, Northrop); tech company acquisitions (Palantir, Microsoft, Amazon); IPOs for companies reaching scale; and PE buyouts. Multiple proven liquidity routes create downside protection and upside optionality.
For detailed information about fund size, economics, minimum investment requirements, and timeline, please contact us directly. Investment is limited to accredited investors as defined by the Securities Act of 1933.
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Request Fund InformationWe collaborate with leading defense innovation organizations, military commands, and strategic partners across the national security ecosystem.
Whether you're a founder with mission-critical technology, an LP interested in defense tech, or an operator seeking innovation partnerships—we want to hear from you.