A seed-stage focused venture fund that invests in dual-use technology & military veteran-led startups We also run the Academy Investor Network (AIN) Syndicate
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Is Defense Tech in a bubble? Our latest whitepaper explores key indicators, VC roles, and market dynamics. #DefenseTech #VC #Innovation bit.ly/4ciYvG7
Is defense tech a bubble waiting to burst? Our analysis looks into valuations, exits, VC enthusiasm in this sector, and the evolving nature of warfare, potential disruptions, and risks. Read at bit.ly/4cwLGI3
AIN Ventures is pleased to present our fourth annual review of the Dual-Use Report for 2023. The report provides valuable insights into the dual-use landscape based on new data from 123 companies that raised over $5 million in venture capital last year. ainventures.com/post/2023-du…
The @USC Center for Research in Space Technologies (CREST) recently named @vc_sherman to its Board of Advisors. To learn more, go to crest.usc.edu.
SDI Events is hosting the Space and Defense Innovation Showcase and the third annual invite-only VIP Reception 3/9/24 in Austin, TX. To learn more about this highly-curated event, click the link: bit.ly/3s4F6qB #SDI2024
Congratulations to @Phalanx_HQ CEO @ianygarrett , who was named to the Tech 100 by the @NoVATechCouncil last month. Kudos to Ian, Carl M. Kenney, and Austin Garrett, who continue to drive success and inspire us all.
@AIN_ventures @emcmahan14 had an amazing experience being a part of the investing panel at the Army vs. Navy Warrior Class Summit at @MITSloan hosted by @PatrickMurphyPA & @dan_kunze_com. Connecting w/ fellow panelists & the audience was enriching! Looking forward to 2024 in DC!
Congrats to @SolideonUSA Co-Founder/CEO @taiwo_oluseun for earning a well-deserved spot on the @Forbes #30under30! Your hard work & innovative contributions to aerospace & manufacturing have inspired us all. Read more about @taiwo_oluseun at bit.ly/3sXY2HY.
Congrats to the team at @bright_uro, who recently secured $23M in Series A funding led by @LABORIEMEDICAL. Congrats, Derek Herrera, Suranjan Roychowdhury, and Casey Kanel!
Read their press release at bwnews.pr/3GnapjT
Congratulations to @florrent_energy! The @NewEnglandVC recently nominated florrent as a finalist for the "Emerging Climate Tech Company of the Year" at the NEVYs (thenevys.com) on December 7th.
@AIN_ventures is thankful for our founders who trust our team with their vision, their dedicated teams for turning these ideas into reality, and our entire community working to support them! Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving filled with warmth, joy, and those who inspire you!
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Congrats to @Tradespace_io, which announced the close of its $4.2M seed round. Tradespace has helped some of the world's leading innovators drive $100M in IP commercialization revenue. Congrats to CEO Alec Sorensen and his co-founder, @kapso. Read more at bit.ly/3G7mBoN.
Check out Proton Intelligence's latest episode of its Action Potential podcast about the future of potassium monitoring. Three episodes are live at apple.co/3FXLW4A.
@AIN_ventures' @vc_sherman recently visited some of the @Proteus_Space team at their downtown Los Angeles HQ. Read more about Proteus Space and their raise at bit.ly/3SzvXBl.
One more day to register for the virtual Army Reverse Pitch event. Starting Friday, September 22, 2023 at 1:00 PM EDT. You can sign up here: ow.ly/kbfC50PNBl3
Don't miss the virtual Army Reverse Pitch event with Army Applied SBIR, AIN Ventures and The Ralph O’Connor Sustainable Energy Institute of John Hopkins University on Friday, September 22, from 1-2:30 p.m. EDT. Learn more and register here: ow.ly/ZUvW50PNAIN
Join Army Applied SBIR, @AIN_ventures, and The Ralph O’Connor Sustainable Energy Institute of @JohnsHopkins for a virtual Army Reverse Pitch event this Friday, September 22, from 1-2:30 p.m. EDT. RSVP at
Congratulations to AIN Venture's portfolio company, @Phalanx_HQ! The Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce awarded them the Emerging Veteran-Owned Business of the Year Award at the 8th Annual Distinguished Service Awards.