U.S. Air Force — 2015 Investments
66 investments dated 2015 · listed companies and verified rows first · show all
Solid Power develops all-solid-state battery technology for automotive applications.
EnergyHardwareNew MaterialsLouisville, US
Douglas Campbell(Co-founder & CEO)inAlexandra Gold(Executive Officer)inBrandon Kelly(Executive Officer)inSteve Furhman(Executive Officer)Joshua Buettner-Garrett(Executive Officer)Linda Heller(Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, and Secretary)in
Co-investorsAventurine PartnersBMW i VenturesSnatched VenturesVolta Energy Technologies
Angstrom Designs manufactures LED solar simulators, measurement equipment, and related instrumentation for solar cell testing and performance characterization.
AgTechCleantechDeep TechDefense TechHardwareSpace TechUnited States, US
Casey Hare(Founder)Tim Halsey(Partner & Chief Financial Officer)Scott Ireton
ARiA is an R&D firm specializing in machine learning, signal processing, numerical modeling, and software development, serving government and commercial customers with applied research and advanced development solutions.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense TechCentral Virginia, US
Dr. Jason E. Summers(Chief Scientist and Managing Member)in
BST Systems designs and manufactures high-energy alkaline electrochemical cells and batteries, specializing in rechargeable silver-zinc chemistry with expanding focus on lithium-ion and other battery chemistries.
Advanced ManufacturingDefense TechEnergyHardware
PEMDAS Technologies & Innovations develops environmental intelligence solutions and atmospheric forecasting systems for the Department of Defense, intelligence agencies, and civilian emergency response authorities.
Climate TechData & InfrastructureDeep TechDefense Tech
Mary Lockhart(Founder & Chief Executive Officer)Paul Lockhart(President)
Carbonics develops carbon nanotube-based semiconductor technology that demonstrates performance improvements over silicon and gallium arsenide for high-frequency electronic applications.
Deep TechHardwareNew MaterialsSemiconductors
Kos Galatsis(Co-Founder, CEO and Chairman of the Board)Kang L Wang(Pioneering scientist in semiconductors and nanoelectronics; Raytheon Chair Professor at UCLA)
Creative Micro (CMC) develops rugged, daylight-readable transparent Augmented Reality and Head-Up Display systems using its Imageguide technology, offering customized electro-optics solutions for government and commercial applications.
Deep TechDefense TechHardware
Julie Parker(Co-founder)Bill Parker(Co-founder)
DexMat produces Galvorn, an advanced carbon material that combines high electrical and thermal conductivity with strength, light weight, flexibility, and recyclability as an alternative to copper and other metals.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechDeep TechNew MaterialsHouston, US
Matteo Pasquali(Director)inDmitri Tsentalovich(Co-Founder / CTO)inBryan Guido Hassin(CEO & Board Director)inJill Dupre(Executive Officer)inAsena Hertz(Executive Officer)in
BoardKent Lucas(Director)in
Co-investorsCapital FactoryCollaborative FundDraper AssociatesNon Sibi VenturesThird DerivativeAramco Ventures+3 more
Expedition Technology develops signal, image, and multi-INT solutions for defense and intelligence agencies, addressing complex command, control, communications, computer, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance challenges.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense Tech
Greg Harrison(Chief Technology Officer)
Co-investorsEnlightenment CapitalRazor's Edge Ventures
Infinity designs and manufactures fuel cell power systems, electrolyzer systems, and hydrogen microgrids for aerospace, underwater, and renewable energy applications.
CleantechDeep TechEnergySpace Tech
William F Smith(Founder and CEO)
Hanover, US
Robert K. Phibbons, Jr.(Director)Gary A. Daigle, Jr.(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsEnlightenment Capital
Leviathan Security Group is a cybersecurity consulting firm founded in 2006 that helps organizations assess and improve the security of their products, services, and platforms.
CybersecuritySeattle, US
Frank Heidt(Senior Managing Director)
Mission Microwave Technologies designs and manufactures solid-state power amplifiers (SSPAs) and block upconverters using GaN transistors for commercial, military, and space customers.
Deep TechDefense TechHardwareSemiconductorsSpace Tech
Francis Auricchio(Founder, President & Chief Executive Officer)Michael Delisio(Founder, Chief Technology Officer)Chad Deckman(Founder, Vice President Research & Development)James Lee(Founder, Chief Engineer)
Co-investorsGravity Ventures
nou Systems is an engineering and technical services company that develops products and solutions for complex defense systems, applying systems engineering, modeling and simulation, real-time open systems development, and testing.
Cloud ComputingCybersecurityData & InfrastructureDeep TechDefense TechDeveloper ToolsEnterprise Software
Novateur Research Solutions provides research, incubation, funding, and commercialization support for government and commercial clients, taking novel technologies from concept to market.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense TechAshburn, US
Khurram Hassan Shafique(President)Zeeshan Rasheed(Chief Technology Officer)Joseph Bercovic(Director of Strategic Growth)
PSG provides systems engineering, software development, and data science services focused on complex system-of-systems design, high-volume sensor data management, and analytics for defense and energy sectors.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeep TechDefense TechEnergy
Joseph Marvin(Chief Value Officer)Robert Reed(President)Michael McGuire(Chief Operating Officer)Marvin Kleine(Chief Technology Officer)Mike Dezember(Chief Strategy Officer)
Quantum Technology Sciences designs and manufactures geophysical technology using seismic-acoustic sensors to provide real-time situational awareness for border security, critical infrastructure protection, and military defense applications.
Deep TechDefense TechHardwareCocoa Beach, US
Mark Tinker(Executive Officer, Director)Freddie Garcia(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardScott Tinker(Director)James McNulty(Director)
Resonant Sciences develops and manufactures defense mission systems and survivability technologies for military end users, using a vertically integrated model to design, build, test, and deploy capabilities quickly.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechDefense TechHardwareDayton, US
RightPSI manufactures a patented tire pressure gauge cap that helps drivers maintain correct tire pressure to improve fuel efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and enhance vehicle safety.
ConsumerHardwareLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationMontana, US
John Milanovich(President & Founder)
Semprius was a Durham, NC developer of micro-transfer-printed high-concentration photovoltaic solar modules, spun out of the University of Illinois.
Durham, US
JOHN ROGERS(Executive Officer, Director)JOSEPH CARR(Executive Officer, Director)HELENA YEE(Executive Officer)JACK BARRY(Executive Officer)
BoardGREG WOLF(Director)CLINTON BYBEE(Director)in
Co-investorsIn-Q-TelApplied VenturesARCH Venture PartnersHG VenturesIllinois Ventures
Space Information Laboratories develops and manufactures aerospace products including avionics systems, lithium-ion battery systems, and autonomous flight termination systems for rockets, missiles, satellites, and unmanned aerial vehicles.
Defense TechHardwareSpace TechSanta Maria, US
Edmund Burke(Founder and CEO)Denise Burke(Chief Executive Officer)
TPI designs and manufactures customizable projected capacitive and resistive touchscreens for industrial and commercial applications.
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareIoTCalifornia, US
Tristan Technologies manufactures biomagnetic and SQUID-based measurement systems for biomedical imaging, geophysical surveying, and laboratory instrumentation.
Deep TechHardwareMedical DevicesSan Diego, US
Unnamed former principals of BTi and S.H.E. Corporation
Vadum develops defense technology products including AI-powered image generation and object detection for space and drone-based targeting, radar characterization for emitter identification and tracking, remotely controlled disrupter tools, machine learning analytics for electronic warfare, missile defense guidance, and hardware-in-the-loop testing and simulation systems.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense Tech
Vigilant Cyber Systems provides cybersecurity services for mission-critical systems, including custom software testing tools for cyber and electronic warfare, penetration testing and vulnerability assessments for industrial control systems, and cybersecurity advisory services.
CybersecurityDefense TechSaaS
Medallia offers an AI-powered experience management platform that unifies customer signals and applies text analytics to help enterprises understand customer and employee feedback.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSPittsburgh, US
David Cooper(Executive Officer)Michelle R. Fallon(Executive Officer)Rob Rutenbar(Director)Anthony Gadient(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardSteven Robinson(Director)Mark Rossi(Director)
Co-investorsGrotech VenturesRiverfront Ventures, LLC
Verus Research is a scientific research and development company that creates engineering solutions for technical problems across multiple disciplines.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense TechEnterprise SoftwareTucson, US
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