51 Vets

What 51 Vets does

51 Vets is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2017 by Jordan Selleck, a former investment banker, and headquartered in the Atlanta, Georgia metropolitan area. Its mission is to connect transitioning and transitioned veterans from elite U.S. military special operations units (Navy SEALs, Army Special Forces/Green Berets, Army Rangers, Marine Special Operations/MARSOC Raiders, and Naval, Air Force, and Army Aviation Units) with leading business professionals for career placement, mentorship, and continuing education support. The organization reports 300+ current members, 100+ mentors, and 22+ corporate partners, with a cumulative 200+ veterans placed in jobs since inception and an 80%+ placement rate.

The organization's core service offering is a curated networking and placement infrastructure rather than a technology product. Members are admitted via a referral-based application process, then provided mentorship matching, business school preparation, and access to City Summits held in major U.S. business hubs (Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Boston, New York City in 2025; San Francisco, Las Vegas, Dallas, New York City planned for 2026), with all member travel and lodging expenses covered. Corporate partners include private equity firms (Riverside Company, Windjammer Capital, Clearhaven Partners), investment managers (Harbert Management), investment banks (Stifel), law firms (Kirkland & Ellis), professional services firms (Grant Thornton), and industry associations (ACG), with senior executives from these firms serving on the 51 Vets Advisory Board.

The business model is donation-driven: 51 Vets raises funds through individual contributions processed via the Network for Good donation platform and through corporate sponsorships of events and operations. Services are provided free of charge to eligible veterans. The organization operates with a small staff (1-10 employees, including the Executive Director, Program Manager, Director of Membership, and founder) and is governed by a Board of Directors and an Advisory Board composed of senior business professionals. There is no disclosed revenue, no funding rounds, and no parent organization; the entity is independent and founder-led with professional nonprofit governance.

Name

51 Vets

Legal name

51 Vets

Website

https://51vets.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

51 Vets is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2017 that connects transitioning elite U.S. military special operations veterans (SEALs, Green Berets, MARSOC, Rangers, Aviation) with corporate partners and mentors for private-sector career placement, mentorship, and business school preparation, supported by donations and corporate sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veteran Career Transition Services

NAICS

Labor Unions and Similar Labor Organizations (81393)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Veterans & Military-to-Civilian Transition Programs (EDAAAOAH)

Keywords

• Veteran career transition
• Military to civilian placement
• Veteran mentorship programs
• Corporate veteran hiring
• Nonprofit veteran services

Headquarters

HQ city

New City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: 51 Vets is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that raises funds through individual donations via its Network for Good donation portal. Donors can contribute to the general giving campaign.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate partners financially sponsor 51 Vets networking events and contribute to operating costs as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Partners include firms that place members in permanent roles, provide internships (including DoD Skillbridge), offer mentorship, and provide financial support.
3. Individual Member Support: Individual supporters and mentors contribute time, talent, and potentially financial resources to support the organization's mission and operating costs.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

51 Vets is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that runs a referral-gated membership program and a series of City Summit networking events (in Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Boston, New York City, San Francisco, and Dallas) to connect transitioning and transitioned veterans from elite U.S. military special operations units — Navy SEALs, Green Berets, Army Rangers, MARSOC RAIDERS, and aviation units — with corporate partners and senior business professionals for private-sector career placement, MBA preparation, mentorship, internships, and post-placement community.

Product overview

51 Vets is a nonprofit organization (not a technology product company) that provides a service offering focused on connecting transitioning veterans from elite military units (Navy SEALs, Army Special Forces/Green Berets, Marine Special Operations/MARSOC, and Aviation Units) with corporate partners for career placement. The organization offers networking infrastructure including City Summits in major business hubs (Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Boston, New York City for 2025; San Francisco, Las Vegas, Dallas, New York City for 2026), mentorship programs with over 100 mentors, direct career placement services with an 80%+ placement rate, and MBA/business school preparation support. The organization serves over 300 members and partners with 22 corporate partners. Financial contributions are processed through Network for Good, a third-party donation platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 51 Vets Veteran Membership Program A referral-gated membership program for veterans from elite U.S. military special operations units (Navy SEALs, U.S. Army Special Forces/Green Berets, Army Ranger Regiment, MARSOC RAIDERS, and Naval, Air Force, and Army Aviation Units); prospective members must be recommended by an existing member and pass an application review and team interview before receiving free access to mentorship, City Summit events, MBA preparation support, and direct career-placement introductions to corporate partners.
• City Summit Networking Events Programmatic summit events held in major U.S. business hubs where veteran members meet corporate partners, senior business professionals, and industry educators for networking, mentorship, internships, and direct job opportunities; 51 Vets covers all member travel and lodging expenses. 2025 locations were Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Boston, and New York City; 2026 (tentative) locations are San Francisco, Las Vegas, Dallas, and New York City.
• Mentorship Program A mentorship program connecting veteran members with 100+ mentors drawn from leading financial-services, private-equity, legal, and consulting firms; mentorship provides career navigation, interview preparation, narrative refinement, and introduction to hiring managers.
• Career Placement Services Direct career-placement support that introduces veteran members to hiring managers at 22+ corporate partner firms in financial services, private equity, investment management, investment banking, and adjacent professional services, including placement into permanent roles, internships (including DoD Skillbridge), and post-MBA employment; the organization reports an 80%+ placement rate among members.
• MBA and Business School Preparation Support Preparation and application support for veteran members pursuing MBAs and other continuing-education programs (including University of Chicago Booth, Wharton, Duke Fuqua, and University of Utah), including narrative refinement, school selection guidance, and post-MBA employer introductions at corporate partners.
• Corporate Partner Program A partnership program for firms that want to hire veteran members into permanent roles, host internships (including DoD Skillbridge), provide mentors, and financially sponsor the organization's events and operations; the program provides partners with a vetted pipeline of disciplined, leadership-strong veteran candidates and includes Advisory Board participation for senior executives at firms such as The Riverside Company, Windjammer Capital, Kirkland & Ellis, Stellant Systems, Grant Thornton, Stifel, Clearhaven Partners, and A1A Investment Partners.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 200 veterans placed in jobs since 2017
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Riverside CompanycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Riverside Company, a private equity firm, serves as a corporate partner for 51 Vets. Managing Partner Jeremy Holland is a member of the 51 Vets Advisory Board. The firm provides job placement and internship opportunities for veteran members and participates in networking events. Holland has publicly endorsed the caliber of veterans recruited through 51 Vets.
• Windjammer Capital InvestorscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerWindjammer Capital Investors, a private equity firm, hosted a senior enlisted MARSOC Raider for a DoD Skillbridge internship and expressed strong interest in hiring the veteran upon completion of his Wharton MBA. President of Advisory Board Greg Bondick is a board member of 51 Vets. The firm provides both internship and potential permanent placement opportunities to members.
• ACG (Association for Corporate Growth)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerACG (Association for Corporate Growth) co-hosted a finance-focused event with 51 Vets in Las Vegas, bringing together private equity professionals, investment bankers, lenders, and brokers with veteran members. The event provided immersive exposure to the finance world and was instrumental in veteran career placement, serving as a key GTM channel connecting members with potential employers.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hire Heroes USA: Large-scale veteran employment nonprofit offering one-on-one career coaching, resume services, and direct hiring connections to corporate partners. Comparable in placement focus and corporate-partner GTM, though broader in candidate scope than 51 Vets' elite-units focus.
• Four Block: Nonprofit that prepares transitioning service members and veterans for careers in the private sector, with a strong focus on MBA and professional development. Highly comparable to 51 Vets in mission, target audience (elite military), and MBA-pipeline value proposition.
• The COMMIT Foundation: Nonprofit dedicated to military-to-civilian transition, providing career transition programs and direct employer introductions. Overlaps with 51 Vets in mission (career placement for transitioning service members) and structured transition programming.
• Warrior-Scholar Project: Nonprofit that helps transitioning veterans succeed in higher education, including top-tier colleges and graduate programs. Directly comparable to 51 Vets' MBA preparation and continuing-education support for elite military members.
• American Corporate Partners (ACP): National nonprofit pairing post-9/11 veterans and active-duty military with corporate mentors for career guidance and networking. Closest direct peer to 51 Vets in offering curated mentorship plus direct employer introductions to a corporate partner network.

Emerging players

• With Honor: Cross-partisan organization supporting veterans running for elected office and civic leadership. Tangentially comparable as a veteran leadership-development nonprofit targeting post-service impact.
• Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB): Veteran-support nonprofit connecting veterans to their communities through physical and social activity. Adjacent to 51 Vets in serving transitioning veterans, though more focused on community reintegration than direct career placement.
• Travis Manion Foundation: Veteran-service nonprofit focused on character development, leadership, and community for veterans and families of fallen service members. Adjacent to 51 Vets in veteran support but more focused on community/legacy than direct private-sector placement.
• Veterati: Digital mentorship platform connecting veterans with professionals for free career mentorship. Overlaps with 51 Vets' mentorship function via technology rather than curated in-person summits.

Broad incumbents

• Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) at Syracuse University: Established university-backed institute conducting research, education, and career-transition programming for veterans and military families. Larger, more institutionalized version of the veteran-transition mission 51 Vets addresses at a more elite-unit niche.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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