They gave the most valuable thing they had.Their time.
Semper Founders is a crowdfunding community backing Coast Guard veterans as they build the businesses they served long enough to imagine. Capital, mentorship, and a crew that's stood the same watch.
Community impact
$323,650
Raised to date
1,109
Backers
6
Veteran founders
71%
Funded fully
How it works
More than capital. A crew at your back.
Verified Coast Guard service
Every founder is vetted: DD-214 or service confirmation, a real business plan, and a clear use of funds.
Crowdfunded capital
Community pledges replace gatekeepers. Founders set a goal; backers move it forward in increments that fit.
Mentorship matched
Funded founders are paired with veteran operators and civilian advisors for the first 12 months — no extra fee.
On the dock
Founders raising now
Tideline Coffee Roasters
Small-batch roastery and waterfront café in Astoria, OR.
$62,400
of $85,000 · 73%
21
days left
Northstar Marine Electric
Hybrid-electric retrofits for commercial workboats.
$41,200
of $150,000 · 27%
34
days left
Muster Logistics
Veteran-staffed last-mile freight for the Gulf Coast.
$118,650
of $120,000 · 99%
4
days left
The watch is over.
The work is just beginning.
If you served and you're building — or thinking about building — we want to hear what you have in mind.
Start your application