The Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation (VIPC) is a non-profit organization that serves as the operations arm of the Virginia Innovation Partnership Authority (VIPA), focusing on innovation and economic development within the Commonwealth of Virginia. VIPC's Virginia Unmanned Systems Center acts as a central hub for unmanned systems activities across land, air, sea, and space. Through initiatives and strategic programs, VIPC invests in and accelerates innovation and entrepreneurship, connecting innovators with funding, mentorship, and networks. They also manage internal investment funds which make direct equity investments in tech-/innovation-led, early-stage/growth startup companies and in venture capital fund managers.
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SCOUT Space completed an oversubscribed Seed round in July of 2023 led by Decisive Point with majority investment by Noblis Ventures and participation from Fusion Fund, Techstars, and VIPC.