Battle Born Growth Escalator Venture Program

the battle born growth escalator venture program (“battle born”) is a state venture capital program overseen by the nevada governor’s office of economic development (goed) under the auspices of the us treasury’s state small business credit initiative (ssbci). battle born makes equity and equity-like investments in early stage, high growth nevadan enterprises in the following industries: aerospace & defense, agriculture, energy, healthcare, it, logistics & operations, manufacturing, mining, tourism & gaming, water. it seeks a market return on investment, and proceeds from investments are reinvested into the program for the benefit of the citizens of the state of nevada.