Bradley C. Harrison

Bradley C. Harrison is a distinguished General Partner at Scout Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm he co-founded in 2013. Based in Austin, with a strong presence in New York, Harrison leverages his extensive background as an entrepreneur and seasoned business development executive to identify and nurture promising technology companies. His investment philosophy is deeply rooted in supporting founders, providing not just capital but also strategic guidance and operational expertise to help startups navigate their early growth phases.

Scout Ventures, under Harrison's leadership, maintains a broad yet focused investment thesis, primarily targeting disruptive technologies across various sectors. The firm actively seeks opportunities in areas such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, SaaS, fintech, and cybersecurity. Demonstrating an adaptive approach to market trends, Scout Ventures has also expanded its focus to include defense technology, government technology, and other frontier tech innovations, reflecting a commitment to supporting solutions that address evolving global challenges. Harrison's personal passion for technology, media, entertainment, and lifestyle is evident in the firm's diverse portfolio, which spans both B2B and B2C models.

Scout Ventures typically deploys initial checks ranging from approximately $500,000 to $2 million, often leading or co-leading Seed and Series A rounds. The firm's capacity for investment significantly expanded with the closing of its fifth fund, Scout Ventures Fund V, in 2023, which secured $125 million in commitments. This substantial capital base allows Harrison and his team to support a larger number of promising startups and provide more robust follow-on funding as portfolio companies scale. Earlier funds, such as Fund IV, closed at $80 million, illustrating a consistent growth in their investment capacity over time.