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U.S. Army
The U.S. Army is a military organization founded in 1775, based in Washington, DC.
U.S. Army
The U.S. Army is a military organization founded in 1775, based in Washington, DC. It provides command and control and logistical support for medical units in global theaters. The organization has made 201 investments, including a January 31, 2024, investment in Americhanvre as part of a grant.
General information
Firm type
Pension Fund
Year founded
1775
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Washington, D.C.
Corporate office
Washington, D.C., United States
Principals
Christine Wormuth
Secretary of the Army
Randy George
Chief of Staff of the Army
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at the U.S. Army?
The Army does not have a single CIO or investment committee in the private-equity sense. Acquisition decisions are made by the Army Acquisition Corps under the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology. The Secretary of the Army has final authority on major procurement, which is then subject to Congressional oversight and Pentagon approval.
How does the Army source its equipment and technology?
The Army procures through the Defense Acquisition System, which issues requests for proposals to defense contractors. Major suppliers include General Dynamics, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, BAE Systems, and L3Harris. The Army also partners with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency on high-risk prototype technologies. It does not source deal flow through venture capital networks.
Is the Army structured like a private investment firm?
No. The Army is a federal military service, not a family office, pension fund, or asset manager. Its capital comes from Congressional appropriations, not invested assets. Its 'portfolio' consists of personnel, bases, and weapons systems, not financial securities. Its deployment is measured in readiness and capability, not returns.
What investment stages does the Army typically target?
The Army engages in research and development through the Small Business Innovation Research program, prototyping through the Army Applications Lab, and full-rate production of mature systems. It also maintains a venture-like arm through the Army Futures Command, which funds 50-100 early-stage technology companies annually via the National Security Innovation Network.
Which sectors does the Army explicitly avoid?
The Army does not invest in consumer goods, financial services, real estate development, or any commercial sector unrelated to national defense. It also avoids investments in companies owned by adversarial foreign governments. Its focus is strictly on defense, technology, infrastructure, and personnel needs.
What is the Army's known posture on co-investments alongside external GPs?
The Army does not participate in co-investments alongside private equity or venture capital firms. Its research and development partnerships, such as those through the Defense Innovation Board, take the form of contracts and grants, not equity investments.
Where does the Army's funding come from?
The Army is funded entirely through the U.S. federal budget, specifically Title 10 appropriations under the National Defense Authorization Act. It does not manage a permanent capital pool, endowment, or operating company. Its annual budget for fiscal year 2025 exceeded $180 billion.
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