U.S. Air Force — 2016 Investments
57 investments dated 2016 · listed companies and verified rows first · show all
ASRI develops visual simulation systems and real-time sensor data processing solutions for military training and situational awareness applications.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense TechOrlando, US
Juan Vaquerizo(President / CEO / Founder)Sandra Vaquerizo(VP / COO)Dr. Lisa Spencer(CTO)
Skypath Analytics helps defense and aerospace organizations connect Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) models with reliability analysis by bridging Siemens Teamcenter and the MADE platform.
Data & InfrastructureDeep TechDefense TechLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSWarner Robins, US
ARCTOS provides R&D, advanced manufacturing, aerospace safety and risk analysis, and technology development in domains including materials, propulsion, sensors, electronics, and space systems.
Deep TechDefense TechSpace Tech
AURA Technologies develops artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, quantum computing, and intelligent microgrid solutions for US Government defense agencies and commercial industries including smart manufacturing, energy, and healthcare.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDeep TechDefense TechEnergyChapel Hill, US
Mark Maxwell(EVP of Defense Programs)
Boron Specialties develops and manufactures chemical products based on boron compounds for use in electronics, advanced materials, aerospace, defense, and scientific research.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechNew MaterialsAmbridge, US
Beth Bosley(CEO & founder)
Candent Technologies designs and develops small gas turbine engines, heavy fuel reciprocating engines, and propulsion systems for aerospace and defense applications.
Deep TechDefense TechEnergyHardware
Hernando Munevar(President and CEO)Emanuel Papandreas(Vice President of Engineering)Javier Camba(Director of Business Development)
Ibeos develops high-reliability spacecraft electronics with reduced costs and manufacturing timelines, serving defense contractors, aerospace primes, government agencies, and satellite manufacturers.
Deep TechDefense TechHardwareSpace Tech
Diesel Fuel Doctor offers fuel maintenance services including fuel cleaning/polishing, tank maintenance, fuel additives, and field testing with lab reporting and analysis.
CleantechEnergy
Torre "El Jefe" Miller
DMAero is an engineering firm providing system design, integration, testing, and lifecycle support for military aircraft and mission systems for the U.S.
Deep TechDefense TechHardware
BiotechCincinnati, US
Jason Charles Heikenfeld(Executive Officer, Director)Mark Tierney(Executive Officer)Robert Patterson Beech(Executive Officer, Director)Chad Clark(Executive Officer)Richard D. Egan(Executive Officer)Keith Grimes(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsCincyTechConnetic VenturesOhio Innovation Fund
Global Aerospace Corporation provides research, development, and consulting services for aerospace systems and missions, with specialization in solutions for harsh environments including buoyant and hypersonic systems, as well as deep ocean systems research for government and commercial customers.
Deep TechDefense TechHardwareSpace TechNot stated, US
Kerry T. Nock(Founder, President, Chairman of the Board of Directors)
Graf Research develops security and performance solutions for embedded and adaptive computing systems, with a focus on FPGA design, verification, and hardware integrity.
CybersecurityDeep TechHardwareSemiconductorsBlacksburg, US
Jon(Founder and CEO)Scott(CTO)
GreenSight develops and manufactures catalog and fully custom robotic vehicles, selling standard designs directly as well as designing bespoke units for customers' specific applications.
AgTechDefense TechEdTechHardwareRoboticsBoston, US
James Peverill(Executive Officer, Director)inJustin McClellin(Executive Officer, Director)Joel Pedlikin(Executive Officer, Director)inWayne Crandall(Director)
Co-investorsEmerald Development Managers
Innovative Engineering Solutions is a full-service engineering product design and development firm that converts client ideas and blueprints into three-dimensional computer models and rapid prototypes.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechDeveloper ToolsHardwareMurrieta, US
Mach develops full-stack autonomy technology for off-road machinery, including phased array radar, edge AI stereo vision for obstacle detection, mesh radio communications, and software for navigation, path planning, and fleet monitoring.
AgTechHardwareRobotics
MAST Technologies manufactures elastomer and coating products with in-house design, development, and testing capabilities for military and electronics applications.
Advanced ManufacturingDefense TechHardwareNew Materials
NSI-MI Technologies provides RF measurement solutions and test systems for aerospace, defense, satellite, and wireless applications.
Deep TechDefense TechHardware
Nimbis Services provides a modeling, simulation, and analysis platform supporting the U.S.
Cloud ComputingDeep TechDefense TechSemiconductors
Brian Schott(Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer)Robert Graybill(Chief Executive Officer)
Co-investorsCadron Capital Partners
Gainesville, US
Bryan da Frota(Executive Officer, Director)
Renaissance Services is a systems engineering firm serving the aerospace and defense industry, providing rapid delivery of low-volume, hard-to-get replacement parts and integrating digital technologies for engineering and manufacturing.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechDefense Tech
RMIdata installs and services meteorological monitoring systems for public and private sector clients, handling site selection, monitoring tower and support structure setup, sensor installation and verification, and web-based data retrieval.
Climate TechHardwareIoT
Redwire is an integrated aerospace and defense company that develops space infrastructure, autonomous aircraft, and multi-domain defense technologies for the U.S. and allied militaries, as well as commercial and government space programs.
Deep TechDefense TechSpace TechLongmont, US
Chris Pearson(Executive Officer, Director)Heather Shoffner(Executive Officer)William Francis(Executive Officer, Director)
Sabre Systems provides mission-critical technology and engineering solutions and services to its markets and clients.
Enterprise Software
Truventic develops sensor systems for space and defense applications, working with government agencies and private companies on hardware prototypes and technology feasibility studies.
Deep TechDefense TechHardwareSpace TechCentral Florida, US
Dr. Robert Peale(President and Scientist)Chris Fredricksen(Electronics & Optical Engineer)Dr. Francisco Javier Gonzalez(Scientist & Infrared Sensor Specialist)Dr. Michael Lodge(Materials Scientist & Nanoscale Device Processing Specialist)
VESCO-NM manufactures valved crackers for molecular beam epitaxy systems that crack reactive materials with high vapor pressure, using pyrolytic boron nitride construction to prevent corrosion.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareNew MaterialsSemiconductors
Dr. El-Emawy(President and Founder)
VirtusAero develops and supports computational fluid dynamics and boundary layer analysis software (STABL2D/3D and US3D) for supersonic and hypersonic flow analysis, and provides engineering consulting, software development, and training for the US aerospace community.
Deep TechDefense TechSpace TechMinneapolis, US
A defense-focused R&D company developing large-scale drone swarm systems, including a container-based rapid-deployment platform (HellHive) and low-cost small UAS for delivery, counter-UAS targeting, and offensive missions.
Deep TechDefense TechRobotics
XAnalytix Systems develops data and information fusion solutions for research and defense applications.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDefense TechSpace TechClarence Center, US
Dr. John Crassidis(Owner / President / CEO)Dr. Moises Sudit(Owner)Dr. Chris Nebelecky(Owner)Pamela Crassidis(Owner / VP of Finance)
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