How to Start an Investment Firm w/ Brian DeMuth

The Business Samurai

In February 2021, Brian partnered with Joel Griffin to launch Riphean Investments, a Fredericksburg VA-based firm making early-stage and growth equity investments in U.S. National Security markets. Brian leads the overall strategy and direction of the firm in addition to managing all aspects of the Firm’s investments and raising and managing venture funds.

He also serves on several portfolio company boards, working closely with their founders and executive teams to accelerate growth

Prior to joining Joel to launch Riphean Investments, Brian spent four years as the CEO of GRIMM, an engineering and consulting firm focused on cybersecurity. In 2020, he was recognized by DCA Live as a Rising Star of GovCon. Brian regularly presents at industry conferences and has previously spoken at Pennsylvania Automated Vehicle Summit, Hack the Capitol, Mobile World Congress, and Automated Driving Systems Conference and Expo.

https://ripheaninvestments.com/people/brian-demuth/

https://ripheangroup.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/briandemuth/

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