What VetsInTech does

VetsInTech is a San Francisco–based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2014 that connects U.S. military veterans and military spouses to technology career opportunities through a three-pillar framework it labels the "3E's": Education, Employment, and Entrepreneurship. The organization trains approximately 1,000 veterans and military spouses annually through VIT Academy, a learning management system delivering badge-based curriculum in cybersecurity, web development, data science, cloud computing (AWS), CCNA, CompTIA Security+, Python, and AI/ML; runs 27 in-person chapters across major U.S. cities providing networking, mentorship, and career support; and maintains a VIT Employer Coalition of 50+ technology, defense, and aerospace companies (including Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, Adobe, Oracle, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, JPMorgan Chase, Palo Alto Networks, Tanium, Anduril, Blue Origin, and Vast) that recruit from the veteran pipeline. Reported graduate outcomes include a 90% graduation rate and a 91% placement-or-upskilling rate within six months of program completion, with an average starting salary of $113K for cybersecurity graduates.

The technology stack centers on three operational platforms: edu.vetsintech.co (VIT Academy LMS), mentor.vetsintech.co (online mentorship matching with employer-side seats), and an Oplign-integrated resume database with Job Matching Technology for real-time recruitment. On the entrepreneurship side, the SUN (Startup Network) operates an investor-curation and pitch-competition platform featuring a $25,000 annual pitch contest sponsored by JPMorgan Chase and a Startup Bootcamp; the SUN ecosystem is supported by venture capital partnerships including Andreessen Horowitz, Moonshots Capital, Shield Capital, and the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center. The organization has launched specialized vertical programs—Vets in AI (2024), Vets in Defense, and Vets in Space (February 2026)—and is a DoD SkillBridge-approved intermediary. Revenue is generated entirely through corporate sponsorships (Adobe Foundation, Google, JPMorgan, Oracle), individual and corporate donations, and Employer Coalition membership dues; the only publicly disclosed funding round is a $1,000,000 grant from Craig Newmark Philanthropies in September 2018. The organization is led by Founder and CEO Katherine Webster and COO Ikram Mansori, with a board including Craig Newmark (founder of Craigslist), Colonel (Ret.) Thomas Anderson, and other technology, military, and venture capital figures.

Name

VetsInTech

Legal name

VetsinTech

Website

https://vetsintech.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

VetsInTech is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that connects U.S. military veterans and military spouses to technology careers through free training (VIT Academy), employer recruitment via a 50+ company coalition, and entrepreneurship support (SUN Network) across 27 U.S. chapters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veteran Workforce Development

NAICS

Computer Training (611420), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (62431)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Systems Administration & Infrastructure (Windows/Linux) (EDAOAIAE)

Keywords

• Veteran tech training
• Nonprofit career services
• Military spouse employment
• Tech workforce development
• Veteran entrepreneurship support

Headquarters

HQ city

San Francisco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Corporate Sponsorships: Technology companies sponsor VetsInTech programs, events, and educational initiatives. Major sponsors include Adobe Foundation, Google, JPMorganChase, Oracle, and others who fund gala events, pitch contests, and training programs.
2. Donations: Individual and corporate donations support veteran education and employment programs. The organization is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit accepting tax-deductible contributions.
3. Employer Coalition Membership: Technology companies pay for membership in the Employer Coalition to access veteran talent pipeline, resume database, job matching services, and recruitment events. Benefits include event access, mentorship seats, and press promotion.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

VetsInTech is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded in 2012 and incorporated in 2014, headquartered in San Francisco, that connects U.S. military veterans and military spouses with careers in technology through structured education, employment, and entrepreneurship programs. Its three core program lines are the VIT Academy (online learning and certification pathways), the VIT Employer Coalition (corporate hiring partnerships with major tech employers), and the Startup Underground Network / SUN (mentorship and community for veteran founders).

Product overview

VetsInTech is a nonprofit organization operating as a platform-plus-programs architecture that connects veterans and military spouses with technology career opportunities through three core pillars: Education, Employment, and Entrepreneurship (the 3E's). The core offerings include VIT Academy for technical training in cybersecurity, web development, data science, cloud computing, and AI/ML; the VIT Employer Coalition for talent recruitment and job matching; and VIT SUN (Startup Network) for entrepreneurial support including pitch contests and startup bootcamps. Additional programs include specialized initiatives like Vets in Space, Vets in AI, and Vets in Defense, plus a network of 27 local chapters for community-based networking and mentorship. The organization offers badge-based skill certifications and organizes flagship events including the annual VetsinTech Invasion conference and VIT Gala.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VIT SUN (Startup Network): Startup Network program for veteran entrepreneurs providing access to capital, investors, mentorship, and resources to launch, grow, and scale technology startups.
• VIT Academy
• SVIT
• Vets in Space
• Vets in AI
• Vets in Defense

Products and services

• VIT Academy

Quantifiable outcome

• 91% of graduates hired or upskilled within 6 months
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability9 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

26 partnerships are on record, tiered core, key and minor.

• GooglecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor employer coalition partner and gala sponsor. Google supports VetsInTech through the Google Veteran Impact Awards recognition program and provides hiring pipeline access for veteran technology talent.
• AdobecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdobe Foundation provides funding support. Veterans at Adobe (VEN) Employee Resource Group supports employee veterans. Adobe Foundation sponsors annual gala and veteran programs.
• MicrosoftcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployer coalition partner recruiting veterans for technology positions through quarterly virtual events and direct resume database access.
• AmazoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology employer partner with veteran hiring initiatives through the Employer Coalition and direct recruitment activities.
• Blue OriginkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerSponsor of Vets in Space workforce initiative connecting veterans to aerospace and commercial space careers. Co-sponsored program launch in Huntsville with JPMorgan.
• Anduril IndustrieskeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerDefense technology company partnering in Vets in Space national program for veteran career pathways in defense innovation and national security technology.
• Lockheed MartincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor defense contractor employer coalition partner with veteran recruitment programs and hiring initiatives.
• VastkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpace company partner in Vets in Space initiative for commercial space sector career development for veterans.
• True AnomalyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpace technology company participating in Vets in Space program connecting veterans to aerospace innovation careers.
• XBow SystemsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAerospace and defense technology partner in veteran workforce development programs.
• SalesforcecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployer coalition partner providing technology career opportunities for veterans through hiring events and recruitment activities.
• MetacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology employer partner recruiting veteran talent for technology positions through the Employer Coalition.
• OraclecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGala sponsor and employer coalition partner supporting veteran technology career development and recruitment.
• AT&TcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTelecommunications employer coalition partner with veteran hiring initiatives.
• CiscocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology employer coalition partner with veteran recruitment programs and CCNA training sponsorship.
• BoeingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAerospace employer coalition partner co-developing company-specific curriculum and hiring veteran talent.
• Palo Alto NetworkskeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerCybersecurity company co-developing training programs with VetsInTech Academy focused on their platform technologies.
• TenablekeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerCybersecurity employer hosting veteran career exploration events at headquarters for technology recruitment.
• TaniumkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerEndpoint management company co-developing training curriculum with VetsInTech for veteran talent development.
• UberminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology company employer partner with veteran hiring initiatives through the Employer Coalition.
• DisneykeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosting Vets in Space launch event at Grand Central Air Terminal Museum in Glendale, California for space sector career program.
• Booz Allen HamiltoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDefense contractor employer coalition partner with veteran recruitment programs and technology career opportunities.
• General DynamicscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDefense contractor employer coalition partner for veteran technology talent recruitment.
• LeidoscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDefense contractor employer coalition partner with veteran hiring initiatives in technology and engineering roles.
• nVidiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology hardware company employer partner supporting veteran talent in AI and graphics technology careers.
• LinkedIncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional networking platform partner providing career resources and recruitment tools for veteran job seekers.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hiring Our Heroes (U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation): Hiring Our Heroes runs large-scale veteran hiring events, fellowships, and employer programs through the U.S. Chamber network. Directly comparable on the employment side of VetsInTech's mission, with greater geographic and corporate reach but less focus on technical training.
• RecruitMilitary: RecruitMilitary runs veteran-focused career fairs, employer matching, and a national veteran job database. Overlaps with VIT's Employer Coalition and job matching programs, but is more general-purpose and less tech-specialized.
• SkillBridge (DoD): DoD SkillBridge is the federal program connecting transitioning service members to civilian industry training during their final military duty days. VetsInTech is itself a SkillBridge intermediary; the program is a core distribution channel and competitive alternative employer pipeline for veteran talent.
• Per Scholas: Per Scholas provides tuition-free technology training and career placement for adults from under-resourced backgrounds, including veterans. Closely aligned with VIT Academy's training-plus-placement model and similar employer coalition structure.
• FourBlock: FourBlock is a nonprofit providing career transition programming for veterans, focused on corporate readiness and employer matching. Comparable to VIT's Employment pillar, with similar target population but a narrower industry footprint.
• Student Veterans of America (SVA): SVA is the leading national nonprofit for student veterans on college campuses, providing transition support and employer connections. Directly comparable to VetsInTech's SVIT (Student VIT Ambassador) program and chapter network, with a broader academic rather than tech focus.
• Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) at Syracuse University: IVMF is the leading university-affiliated veteran-services organization, offering education, employment, and entrepreneurship programs across the country. Directly comparable to VetsInTech's 3E's framework, with broader government and corporate funding and complementary veteran-support programming.
• NPower: NPower delivers free IT training and job placement for veterans, military spouses, and other underrepresented groups. Directly comparable to VIT Academy on curriculum (CompTIA, Cisco, cloud), target population, and employer partnerships.
• Microsoft Software & Systems Academy (MSSA): MSSA is a corporate-led technology training program specifically for transitioning service members, covering cloud, cybersecurity, and software development. Closely aligned with VIT Academy's curriculum and target audience, and competes for the same employer coalition sponsorship dollars.

Broad incumbents

• Coursera for Government & Nonprofits: Coursera hosts many of the same IT certification and data science courses referenced in VIT Academy (AWS, Cisco, CompTIA). Comparable on the e-learning/content delivery dimension but lacks VetsInTech's veteran-specific community, mentorship, and employer matching layer.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/VetsInTech
• Facebookfacebook.com/veteransintech
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vetsintech
• Instagraminstagram.com/vetsintech

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments5 records

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