We transform lives.
Villela Ventures, LLC is a premier Austin-based consulting firm specializing in federal sales integration and innovation-driven procurement strategy. We combine expert research, proprietary software, and real-time federal market intelligence to align our clients with high-yield government spending. Our approach is both proactive and precise—offering strategic roadmaps that connect emerging businesses with the right agencies, timelines, and contract pathways. With access to the $150 billion annual federal marketplace, our clients scale smarter, faster, and with clarity.
Business Development & Sales
We help businesses position themselves for sustainable growth in the federal marketplace. From crafting value-forward capability narratives to targeting key decision-makers, our team builds and executes winning BD strategies that get attention — and results — inside government ecosystems.
Strategic Roadmapping & Pipeline Development
We design custom growth roadmaps that align your offerings with real government needs. Through deep market research, forecasting tools, and proprietary intelligence software, we identify high-yield contract targets and build your pipeline for long-term wins — not just quick bids.
R&D Funding Assistance
We help businesses access non-dilutive federal R&D funding through SBIR, STTR, and agency-backed innovation programs. From identifying the right opportunity to shaping a compelling proposal, our team ensures your solutions are aligned with high-impact funding streams that drive growth.
The Vision Behind the Venture
Dr. Jonathan Villela is the Founder and CEO of Villela Ventures, a federal business integrator specializing in aligning minority-owned and emerging enterprises with state and federal contracts. A recipient of the Accelerator Venture Capital Grant for BIPOC business leaders, Villela has helped small businesses secure multi-million dollar federal awards through strategic alignment, pre-RFP positioning, and executive coaching.
A graduate of The University of Texas at Austin and a former Luce Fellow in Singapore and Thailand, his background spans innovation, international diplomacy, and federal strategy. He continues to advise on procurement readiness, growth infrastructure, and long-term positioning within the U.S. government contracting space.
“Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win.”
— Sun Tzu, The Art of War
