Travis Bales

Booz Allen Ventures Managing Director

Travis Bales is the Managing Director of Booz Allen Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of Booz Allen Hamilton. Based in Austin, Texas, he leads the firm’s early-stage strategic investments in dual-use technologies that bridge commercial innovation with national security needs. Under his leadership, Booz Allen Ventures has invested in several startups focusing on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, space technology, and defense applications, including companies like Albedo, Quindar, and Hidden Level.

Prior to joining Booz Allen, Bales served as an Army officer, bringing a strong understanding of defense operations to his role. His approach emphasizes accelerating the deployment of emerging technologies by connecting startups with Booz Allen’s developers, thereby enhancing mission outcomes for federal clients . Bales is particularly focused on advancing capabilities in artificial intelligence and automation to address complex challenges in defense and national security.