Honoring Rep. Glenn Grothman and Global Milestones in Veteran Investment
National Invest In Veterans Week® proudly celebrates Congressman Glenn Grothman, who issued a strong public statement in support of the 39,000 veterans in Wisconsin’s Sixth District via Instagram:
“March 1–7 is National Invest In Veterans Week. We owe our veterans... a debt of gratitude. As your Congressman, I’m committed to ensuring you get the care and support you’ve earned. Thank you for your service!”
His recognition underscores the expanding bipartisan support for our mission to transform how societies view, value, and invest in their veterans.
Full 2025 Global Update Thread
1. From Washington to Canberra: A Transnational Commitment
This year marks a historic milestone: National Invest In Veterans Week® is now mirrored by Australia’s RSL March 2025 Election Asks, which calls for:
Full implementation of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide
National advocacy and mental healthcare reform
A strengthened, people-first defence force
A ‘balanced force’ strategy and increased defence spending (2.5–3% of GDP)
“We want all sides of politics to seize the momentum... and make an enduring commitment to real, meaningful and long-lasting reform.” — Alan Toner, RSL Mosman
2. Silicon Valley Flashback: Veterans as Builders of the Future
As NBC Bay Area reported, the MilVet Angels initiative—launched by Dr. Ernestine Fu at Stanford—has established a syndicate of 100+ veteran investors building tomorrow’s critical infrastructure.
“Veterans don’t just belong in the room. They built it. Now, they’re investing in it.” — Dr. Fu, Brave Capital
This flashpoint catalyzed a wave of cross-sector investment in AI, autonomous systems, and veteran-led startups, cementing the veteran entrepreneur as a strategic pillar of national resilience.
3. Institutional Growth in the United States
Congressional Recognition: NIVW was entered into the U.S. Congressional Record by Rep. Don Davis (NC-01) and Rep. Matt Rosendale (MT-02).
Harvard Endorsement: Harvard Catalyst (Jan. 2025) cited NIVW as a framework for reintegration combining health, workforce, and capital equity.
ITA Growth Partners: A new family office founded in March 2025 focused solely on veteran-owned ventures.
Proclamations Nationwide: States like Montana renewed official proclamations establishing March 1–7 as Invest In Veterans Week.
4. Global Expansion
Canada: Became the first foreign government to reference NIVW in domestic press, aligning veteran entrepreneurship with national innovation goals.
Localized Infrastructure: New platforms such as GermanyVeterans.com and FloridaVeterans.com now offer regionalized economic support to veteran founders.
5. Brand Language in Action
National Invest In Veterans Week® remains rooted in its strategic refrain:
“Military service is an investment. Let’s yield the return.”
This is not a slogan—it is a governing philosophy now endorsed by elected officials, global institutions, venture syndicates, and grassroots communities alike.
Join the Movement
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Read the RSL 2025 Election Asks (PDF)
