Combined Arms

What Combined Arms does

Combined Arms is a Houston-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit technology company, founded in 2015, that operates a cloud-based SaaS platform connecting veterans, service members, military families, caregivers, and survivors to a vetted network of more than 300 service organizations across all 50 states. The platform comprises six integrated modules: a Veteran and Military Community Portal (consumer-facing resource marketplace with 1,200+ vetted resources), a Service Provider Portal (referral and case management for partner organizations), a Data Warehouse and Migration module (Salesforce-based data integration), an Interagency Referrals module, a Survey Outputs and Outcomes module (WHO-5-aligned wellbeing tracking), and a Digital Marketplace. Supporting programs include the Check-In mental-health tool (connected to the Veterans Crisis Line 988/911), the Lighthouse API, and the SIVs and Allies Program for Afghan allies. As of late 2025 the platform has served 100,000+ veterans and is estimated to have generated $603M in downstream economic impact through streamlined referrals.

The business model is a hybrid nonprofit structure combining government contracts, partner subscription fees, and donations. The flagship revenue line is a $2M award from the Texas Workforce Commission designating Combined Arms as the state provider of the Texas Veterans Network; analogous state partnerships exist with the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs and the South Carolina Department of Veterans Affairs. Member organizations subscribe at three publicly disclosed tiers: Basic License ($25/month), Professional License ($75/month), and an Enterprise tier ($125/month), creating a small recurring SaaS-style revenue stream layered on top of grant funding. Cause-marketing partnerships (e.g., Rudy's "Cup for a Cause") and individual donations via a 501(c)(3)-eligible donation page provide additional funding. Distribution is sales-led to government agencies via "Book a Demo" CTAs, supplemented by a self-service veteran portal and a partner-membership application flow.

Commercial operations run lean: Combined Arms employs 11-50 staff, of which 70% are military-connected and 55% are veterans, with regional coordinators spanning Texas (Northwest Texas, Austin, Rural Texas), Louisiana, and South Carolina. The organization pursues a community-led growth motion reinforced by VetConnect Day events, VETFEST, and policy engagement at NASDVA, the National Governors Association, and ALEC, where CEO Mike Hutchings chairs the Veterans and Military Affairs Task Force. In November 2025 Combined Arms testified before the U.S. Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee and in 2026 endorsed the bipartisan National Veterans Strategy Act, signaling federal-level ambitions on top of the existing state-by-state expansion strategy.

Name

Combined Arms

Legal name

Combined Arms

Website

https://combinedarms.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Combined Arms is a Houston-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit SaaS company that operates a cloud platform connecting 100,000+ veterans and military families to 300+ vetted service organizations across all 50 states, monetizing through state government contracts, partner subscriptions, and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veteran Services Coordination Software

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (51821), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Care Navigation, Referral & Digital Front Door Platforms (HLALABAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Care Management & Coordination Platforms (case/disease management workflows) (HLACAHAD), Data Platform (Unified Data & Analytics) Suites (HDAEABAD)

Keywords

• Veteran referral network
• Military family resources
• Interagency referral software
• Veteran services coordination
• Military community platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Contracts: Primary revenue stream from government contracts. The company was awarded $2M by the Texas Workforce Commission to serve as state provider of the Texas Veterans Network.
2. Member Organization Fees: Partner organizations pay licensing fees for access to the platform. Pricing tiers include Basic License ($25 monthly), Professional License ($75 monthly), and higher tiers ($125 monthly).
3. Donations: The organization accepts donations through its website to support veteran resource connections. 501(c)(3) nonprofit status allows for tax-deductible contributions.
4. Campaign Partnerships: Revenue generated through cause marketing campaigns like Rudy's 'Cup for a Cause' where a portion of sales supports the organization.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Combined Arms operates a cloud-based SaaS platform that links municipal, state, national, and international veteran service organizations, government agencies, and nonprofits into a single coordinated referral network. The platform connects veterans, service members, military families, caregivers, and survivors to 1,200+ vetted resources (housing, employment, benefits, food assistance, wellness, financial support) via a client-facing portal, while partner organizations use an administrative portal to manage referrals, visualize data, and enforce a 72-hour response standard. Underlying modules include a Data Warehouse with Salesforce migration, Interagency Referrals, Survey Outputs & Outcomes (WHO-5 aligned), a Digital Marketplace, and a Wellness Score Map with predictive analytics.

Product overview

Combined Arms operates as a unified platform-plus-modules architecture for veteran services coordination. The core offering is the Combined Arms SaaS Platform — a cloud-based technology infrastructure that links veteran service organizations at municipal, state, national, and international levels. The platform is composed of six integrated modules: the Veteran & Military Community Portal (client-facing resource marketplace), the Service Provider Portal (administrative referral and case management), Data Warehouse & Migration (centralized data and Salesforce integration), Interagency Referrals (cross-agency coordination), Survey Outputs & Outcomes (wellbeing tracking), and the Digital Marketplace (1,200+ vetted resources). State-specific branded networks — Texas Veterans Network, South Carolina Veteran Coalition, and Louisiana Partnership — run as sub-brands on top of the core platform. Supporting programs include the SIVs & Allies Program for Afghan allies, the Check-In wellness feature, and the Lighthouse API for programmatic data access.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Texas Veterans Network (TVN): The first interconnected state network of 300+ veteran-focused community-based organizations and government agencies that holistically serve the veteran and military community in Texas, powered by Combined Arms technology.

Products and services

• Combined Arms Platform (SaaS) A cloud-based SaaS platform that links municipal, state, national, and international veteran service organizations, empowering veterans and military families with access to vetted resources through a unified digital infrastructure. Unifies top-tier nonprofits, government agencies, and communities with data-fueled insights to drive referral coordination, outcome tracking, and network-wide efficiencies. Sold as the 'Government Solutions' offering.
• Veteran & Military Community Portal Client-facing portal that streamlines veteran and military family access to vetted resources. Enables users to create personalized profiles, browse resources across housing, employment, benefits, food assistance, wellness, and financial support categories, manage referrals in a shopping-cart style interface, and track outcomes with 72-hour partner response guarantees. Free to veterans, service members, military families, caregivers, and survivors.
• Service Provider Portal Administrative portal for service providers and partner organizations to manage referrals, allocate resources by territory, gain insights into resource utilization and service impact, collaborate with veterans through specialized workflows, and ensure ease of use for administrators managing veteran cases. Available to vetted member organizations across all 50 states.
• Texas Veterans Network (TVN) The first interconnected state network powered by Combined Arms technology — uniting 300+ veteran-focused community-based organizations and government agencies with thousands of resources. Serves veterans, service members, military family members, gold-star families, and caregivers in Texas under a 72-hour response guarantee, in partnership with the Texas Workforce Commission.
• South Carolina Veteran Coalition A state-level veteran network launched in partnership with the South Carolina Department of Veterans Affairs (SCDVA), led by Secretary Grimsley, extending the Combined Arms referral model to South Carolina veterans, service members, and military families.

Quantifiable outcome

• Served 100,000+ veterans and military-connected individuals since 2015
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability4 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and flagship.

• Rudy's Bar-B-QminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 April 2026Annual 'Cup for a Cause' campaign where Rudy's donates $1 from camo cup beverage sales to Combined Arms and other military charities. Since 2012, campaigns have raised over $4 million for military and breast cancer charities.
• Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs (LDVA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Expansion partnership bringing Combined Arms resources and technology platform to the state of Louisiana. Extends the proven Texas Veterans Network model to Louisiana veterans.
• South Carolina Department of Veterans Affairs (SCDVA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState investment in the Combined Arms model to support South Carolina veterans through the South Carolina Veteran Coalition.
• America250flagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial Supporting Partner of America's Semiquincentennial (250th anniversary of Declaration of Independence). Combined Arms volunteers have logged 500+ engagements and 2,300+ hours through America Gives initiative.
• National Governors Association (NGA)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerCombined Arms sponsors NGA meetings and engages with governors and policy leaders to advance veteran services modernization at the state level.
• National Association of State Directors of Veterans Affairs (NASDVA)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of NASDVA conferences where Combined Arms presents insights from state assessments and engages with veteran service directors from across the country.
• American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEO Mike Hutchings serves as Private Sector Chair of ALEC's Veterans and Military Affairs Task Force, helping shape national policy agenda supporting veterans.
• Wounded Warrior ProjectminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership to connect veterans and their families with resources through referral network collaboration.
• Vet The VoteminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership to support the nationwide Vet The Vote election poll worker public awareness campaign.
• United AirlinesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMiles on a Mission campaign allowing Mileage Plus members to donate miles to help connect veterans with critically-needed social services.
• Face the FightminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration to prevent veteran suicide and offer hope during challenging times including holidays.
• Veterans Crisis LinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCombined Arms Check-In feature connects to Veterans Crisis Line (988 or 911) for crisis support, with over 2,000 beneficiaries since 2022.
• TableaucoreTechnology or IntegrationPlatform utilizes Tableau for data visualization and analytics, featured on Tableau's Extension Gallery for dashboard extensions.
• SalesforcecoreTechnology or IntegrationPlatform built on Salesforce with data migration capabilities. Used for CRM, case management, and partner relationship management.
• HubSpotcoreTechnology or IntegrationMarketing automation and customer engagement platform used for demo scheduling and communications.
• Bush InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTwo Combined Arms team members selected as scholars in the Bush Institute's veteran-focused program.
• America's Warrior PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on Operation Deep Dive, a multi-year veteran suicide study in Houston studying veteran suicides to inform prevention efforts.
• City of JacksonvilleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Endeavors and University of North Florida's Center for Community Initiatives for a first-of-its-kind veterans assessment in Northeast Florida.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Team RWB (Team Red, White & Blue): Veteran service organization focused on physical and social wellness through community-based events. Comparable nonprofit veteran-services model with overlap in member-driven mission delivery and event-driven community engagement.
• Pat Tillman Foundation: Veteran-focused foundation providing scholarships and leadership development. Operates in adjacent territory to Combined Arms with overlap in serving post-9/11 veterans and military families — comparable nonprofit model but more programmatic than platform-focused.
• Student Veterans of America: National nonprofit serving student veterans at universities including a documented Combined Arms institutional partner (UT-Arlington). Operates in a more narrowly-scoped segment of the veteran population (students) and complements rather than directly competes with Combined Arms at scale.

Broad incumbents

• DAV (Disabled American Veterans): Large established veteran service organization providing benefits assistance, employment, and transition support. Has the scale and chapter network to build competing referral infrastructure if it chose to invest in the same technology direction as Combined Arms.
• Wounded Warrior Project: One of the largest veteran-serving nonprofits in the U.S. and a documented Combined Arms referral partner. Offers a much broader portfolio of programs (physical/mental health, employment, long-term support) but does not specialize in the integrated cross-agency referral platform niche Combined Arms occupies.
• VA.gov (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs): Federal government's official veteran services portal and primary veteran resource platform in the U.S. Directly comparable in providing veteran-facing resource navigation and interagency coordination — and a potential large-scale contract counterparty or competitor depending on policy direction.

Direct peers

• Hire Heroes USA: Veteran employment services nonprofit and a documented Combined Arms customer (featured testimonial). Operates in adjacent veteran-services territory (employment-focused) and uses the Combined Arms portal for referral coordination — directly comparable as a member organization and functional peer.
• Bob Woodruff Foundation: National nonprofit foundation focused on veteran resources and a documented Combined Arms customer (testimonial on Combined Arms site). Operates in the same veteran resource navigation/referral space and is a directly comparable organization to Combined Arms' network model.
• America's Warrior Partnership: National nonprofit operating the Operation Deep Dive veteran suicide study — a documented Combined Arms research partner. Targets the same veteran services coordination space with research-and-evidence-based programs for community-level veteran support.

Emerging players

• RallyPoint: Online professional networking platform for veterans and military members with overlap in veteran community engagement. Comparable in audience and digital-community orientation but more focused on networking than referral coordination.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/combinedarmsus
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC93OcxUB1LV4pzL_t_qAG-Q
• Facebookfacebook.com/combinedarmsus
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/combinedarmsus
• Instagraminstagram.com/combinedarmsus

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors3 records

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M&A

Investments

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