U.S. Air Force — 2018 Investments
134 investments dated 2018 · listed companies and verified rows first · show all
14bis supplies technology solutions to the aerospace and defense sector, applying blockchain and data analytics to enable connectivity and visibility in complex defense systems.
Data & InfrastructureDeep TechDefense TechBoston, US
300 Below provides cryogenic treatment and tempering services that freeze metals such as steel, iron, copper, aluminum, and carbide to extend part life and improve wear resistance.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechNew Materials
3D Aerial builds custom Unmanned Air System (UAS/drone) hardware and software solutions, and provides aerial imaging, mapping, data processing, flight operations, and consulting services for industrial and public sector customers.
Deep TechHardwareRobotics
Verdantas Flow Labs (formerly Alden Research Laboratory, with Clemson Engineering Hydraulics) is a hydraulics laboratory offering numerical simulation, physical modeling, and field studies to solve flow-related problems.
CleantechClimate TechDeep Tech
ATC designs and manufactures custom material solutions, including lightweight multi-hit structural armor and RF materials for extreme environments, using materials expertise and physics-based modeling and simulation.
Deep TechDefense TechNew MaterialsWestlake, US
Ampaire develops hybrid-electric propulsion systems for aircraft, with the AmpDrive technology deployed across multiple aircraft types to reduce fuel consumption, maintenance costs, and noise emissions.
CleantechClimate TechEnergyHardwareSpace TechLos Angeles, US
Kevin Noertker(Executive Officer, Director)Cory Combs(Executive Officer, Director)Ryan Bilton(Executive Officer, Director)
ARES Security offers an enterprise security software platform with a set of tools, including its AVERT solutions, aimed at improving operations, security, and safety for organizations across multiple industries.
CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Astrapi Corporation develops signal modulation technology, with contracts including the Missile Defense Agency's SHIELD program.
Deep TechDefense TechDallas, US
Grass Valley, US
Brian Lafe Redd(Executive Officer, Director)Alexander George Pavloff(Executive Officer, Director)
AutoCrib makes industrial vending machines and automated dispensing systems for managing inventory, tools, and safety supplies at plants and production facilities.
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareIoT
BaseConnect is a military-only iOS and Android communication platform that lets commanders securely disseminate information, send instant recall messages, and manage private newsfeeds for units and their families during emergencies.
Defense TechGovTechSaaSEnid, US
Tony Weedn(Executive Officer)
Belmont Scientific, Inc. is an independent research and testing laboratory offering process safety management, battery and cell failure analysis, technical training, and litigation support.
Deep TechEnergyNew Materials
Benchmark Space Systems builds propulsion systems for spacecraft, including high-test peroxide chemical thrusters, ASCENT monopropellant systems, and metal plasma electric propulsion thrusters.
Deep TechHardwareSpace Tech
Binergy Scientific develops solutions for food quality and safety, chemical and biological defense, custom and specialty power sources, and hybrid power systems, alongside engineering and applied research into emerging technologies.
Deep TechDefense TechEnergy
Black Diamond Advanced Technology (BDATech) designs and manufactures ruggedized tactical computing and communication systems for dismounted military operators.
Deep TechDefense TechHardwareChandler, US
Atlanta, US
Bluestaq provides a data ecosystem that securely ingests, stores, manages, discovers, and shares data across cloud, on-premises, and edge environments.
Cloud ComputingData & InfrastructureEnterprise Software
BMNT runs innovation and acquisition programs for government and defense organizations, using a problem-discovery method (H4D) to source, validate, and field commercial and dual-use technology solutions.
Deep TechDefense TechGovTech
Bokam Engineering designs and manufactures man-machine interface devices, controllers, sensors, and condition monitoring systems—including submersible joysticks, trackballs, and vehicle controls—built for high-reliability use in harsh environments.
Advanced ManufacturingDefense TechHardware
Clostra develops custom software solutions using machine learning and deep learning for defense, medicine, business, and other domains.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense Tech
CloudAhoy provides post-flight debriefing software for pilots, students, and flight instructors, automatically analyzing flight data to review approaches, maneuvers, and navigation accuracy against published FAA charts.
ConsumerMobility & TransportationSaaS
CoVar builds custom machine learning and artificial intelligence software, including automatic target recognition and AI-powered decision support tools, for defense, healthcare, and industry organizations.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense Tech
Moving target defense turning attackers' methods against them.
Walnut Creek, US
Boris Burshteyn(Executive Officer, Director)Michael Burshteyn(Executive Officer, Director)
Dynamic Dimension Technologies develops VxSIM, a high-fidelity simulation platform for testing autonomous systems, robotics, and control algorithms in defense and industrial applications.
Defense TechDeveloper ToolsRobotics
Easy Aerial builds military-grade autonomous "Drone-in-a-Box" UAV systems, including free-flight and tethered drones and handheld ground control stations, for defense and commercial security and situational-awareness needs.
Defense TechHardwareRobotics
Electro Standards Laboratories designs and manufactures electronic hardware including network and USB switches, interface and fiber converters, data acquisition and signal conditioners, supercapacitor-based UPS and power management systems, cables, breakout boxes, and custom products.
Advanced ManufacturingEnergyHardware
Peoria, US
Matthew Bramlet(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Steve Garrou(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
San Francisco, US
Helen Boniske(Director)Krassimir Piperkov(Executive Officer, Director)San Gunawardana(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardMatt Bigge(Director)
Eskra Technical Products is a company focused on battery technology, offering battery forensics services along with research and development.
Deep TechEnergyHardwareSaukville, US
EVS manufactures protective gear for motocross and off-road riders, including knee guards, knee braces, and upper-body protection.
ConsumerHardwareSports Tech
First-Light USA develops and manufactures hands-enabling tactical lighting tools and patented mounting systems (Tactical Retention System) for military, law enforcement, first responders, and tactical professionals.
Defense TechE-commerceHardware
Fortiphyd provides hands-on operational technology (OT) security training using cyberphysical ranges that let users practice real attacks and defenses across multiple industrial protocols and assets.
CybersecurityDeep TechEdTech
Goodman Technologies (GT) develops printed, additively manufactured, and robotically manufactured laminate nanocomposites using materials ranging from ceramics to polymers, including a three-dimensional carbon nanotube structure.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechNew Materials
Grid Logic develops binder-free, multi-material 3D printing of metal and ceramic powders, using support powder to hold part geometry and hot isostatic press (HIP) processing to fabricate fully-dense parts.
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareNew Materials
Guardion develops nanomaterial-based ion detectors that enable portable and sensitive analytical instruments for mass spectrometry, environmental monitoring, and chemical threat detection.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareBoston, US
Daniel Esposito(CEO)
BoardDr. Swastik Kar(2D Materials Expert)
HAMR Industries provides materials science and advanced manufacturing services—including design, prototyping, production, and repair—for aerospace, defense, energy, and industrial applications.
Advanced ManufacturingDefense TechNew Materials
Hivemapper is a decentralized mapping network built on Solana that enables contributors to map the world in real time using cameras and apps while earning rewards through a token-based incentive system.
Crypto & Web3Data & Infrastructure
Ariel Seidman(Founder)
Image Insight (I3) develops patented software—GammaPix and LookOut—that turns unmodified COTS cameras and mobile devices into radiation detectors and into sensors that detect and track drones and other aerial and maritime threats.
AI & Machine LearningDefense TechHardware
Immersive Wisdom offers a remote collaborative operations center platform that lets geographically dispersed personnel work together in 2D and 3D digital rooms using standard laptops, functioning even in denied, degraded, intermittent, and limited-bandwidth (DDIL) or contested environments.
Defense TechGovTechSaaS
HealthtechDublin, US
J. Ryan Eder(Executive Officer, Director)Chris Slee(Executive Officer)John Hopper(Director)Don Wright(Director)Kevin Kline(Director)Patrick Tynan(Director)
Innovator Health develops patented telemedicine technology and a platform intended to make remote encounters comparable to in-person visits, with applications including hospital-to-hospital transfers.
Digital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices
Darren J. Sommer(CEO and Founder)
Inspird advises and supports life sciences and medical device companies across product marketing, R&D, and manufacturing, drawing on leadership experience from major medical technology firms.
BiotechDeep TechMedical Devices
Sandeep Mehta(Founder & CTO)
Intellisense Systems designs and manufactures defense electronics and environmental monitoring systems, including meteorological/weather stations, avionics displays, and modular power management and distribution solutions.
Defense TechHardwareIoT
Invisible Interdiction Inc. designs counter-drone (C-UAS) systems that jam UAV control and GPS frequencies to force unauthorized drones to disengage, including its hand-held and fixed-site "Ghoul Tool" and "Terminator" product lines.
Deep TechDefense TechHardware
ITAMCO is an employee-owned advanced manufacturer of high-precision gears, splines, and tested assemblies, offering complex machining from concept through production.
Advanced ManufacturingDefense TechHardware
Liberty Dynamic develops less-lethal tactical tools designed for modern tactics, including robot-ready activation, aimed at reducing risk during operations.
Defense TechHardwareRobotics
Lidomika offers technical consulting and custom solutions in specialty optical fibers, optical fiber lasers, and fiber-based devices and components.
Deep TechHardwareNew MaterialsClemson, US
Golden, US
Andrew Gemer(Executive Officer)Forrest Meyen(Executive Officer)Julian Cyrus(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Justin Cyrus(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
BoardDaniel Kleinmann(Director)
EvenPulse offers resilience and stress self-regulation training through its BASE-R Method for individuals and teams, including business, healthcare, education, athletic, and military/first-responder audiences.
EdTechMental HealthWellness & Fitness
Stephen Robinson(Co-founder)Elizabeth Robinson(Co-founder)
Mile 2 builds custom software tools for national security customers, focusing on human-machine teaming to address complex operational challenges.
Defense TechSaaSDayton, US
MVP Robotics designs and builds mobile robotic training systems, including the HEKTR humanoid tactical training robot for military, law enforcement, and shooting clubs, and padded self-righting tackling dummies for athletic teams and high schools.
Defense TechRoboticsSports Tech
NanoAl develops aluminum alloys and works on equipment and process design as well as metals recycling technology.
Advanced ManufacturingCircular EconomyNew Materials
NearSpace Launch builds CubeSats and integrated satellite payloads and provides satellite connectivity products, including its NSL Black Box tool for persistent, autonomous satellite communication and space situational awareness.
HardwareIoTSpace Tech
Norcon Technologies develops low SWaP-C infrared polymer optics based on Polycalc, a moldable optical polymer with high IR transparency, for use in thermal imaging, night vision, and heat-detection sensors.
Deep TechDefense TechNew MaterialsTucson, US
Robert Norwood(CTO & Co-founder)
Novaa develops advanced RF array architectures, antenna technologies, and beamforming solutions—including UWB arrays, mmWave RFICs, low SWaP-C arrays, SATCOM apertures, and assured PNT—aimed at reducing complexity and cost in electronically scanned systems.
Deep TechDefense TechSpace TechSeattle, US
NOVI builds space compute and AI infrastructure, including flight-proven On-Board Computers, Mission-as-a-Service capabilities, and GENIEedge multi-sensor smart satellites that process sensor data directly in orbit and transmit only actionable results.
AI & Machine LearningDefense TechSpace Tech
ObjectSecurity provides automated vulnerability analysis tools for binary software (including without source code) and AI/ML model internals, serving red teams, testers, DevSecOps, and MLOps in defense, industrial, and mission-critical environments.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDefense Tech
OmniPreSense manufactures short-range radar sensors for smart city, drone, and robot applications that enable collision avoidance and traffic monitoring.
HardwareIoTRoboticsSan Jose, US
optoXense develops photonic (fiber optic) sensing hardware and software, including miniature field-deployable sensing hubs, prognostics and health monitoring systems, and model-based systems engineering tools for synthesizing networked control systems from SysMLv2 models.
Deep TechDefense TechHardwareSan Ramon, US
San Francisco, US
Sam Dobbyn(Director)Christopher Smith(Director)Donna See(Director)Daniel Katz(Executive Officer, Director)Tushar Prabhakar(Executive Officer, Director)
P3 Technologies conducts research, development, design, and analysis of propulsion systems, including liquid propellant rocket engines of all cycles and propellants, along with pumps and power turbomachinery.
Deep TechHardwareSpace Tech
Parallel Domain creates synthetic data for autonomous systems development, addressing data generation bottlenecks in the industry.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeep TechRoboticsMenlo Park, US
Kevin McNamara(Founder & Chief Product Officer)
BoardSunil Nagaraj(Director)
Phoenix Group provides logistics and transportation services by land, sea, and air, along with real-time tracking, monitoring, and analytics solutions for supply chain visibility.
Defense TechGovTechLogistics & Supply ChainChesapeake, US
Plasticity develops natural language processing technology and APIs for companies, organizations, and developers, enabling applications like social media monitoring, document analysis, search, and information extraction.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSSan Francisco, US
Ajay Patel(Founder)inAlex Sands(Founder)in
Privoro develops hardware-based security products that protect smartphones from advanced mobile threats using phone-independent capabilities.
CybersecurityDefense TechHardwareChandler, US
James Kavanaugh(Director)David Husband(Executive Officer)Michael F. Fong(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardPankaj Patel(Director)
PTFS offers Knowvation, a content services platform for enterprise content management, electronic records management, digital asset management, and geospatial intelligence across structured and unstructured data.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
QuantCAD develops quantum sensing technology and works to translate quantum research into deployable tools, including workforce training and commercialization programs.
Deep TechHardwareQuantum Computing
Jennifer Flatté(Chief Executive Officer)Michael Flatté(Chief Science Officer)
Raydon (By Light) engineers systems for communications, cyberspace operations, and modeling & simulation, and provides cyber workforce training, software modernization, and cloud services.
CybersecurityDefense TechGovTech
Rocky Mountain Scientific Laboratory (RMSL) conducts national security research and develops rapid solutions for military and law enforcement agencies.
Deep TechDefense Tech
Sabel Systems provides digital engineering solutions to help defense and government organizations adopt DODI 5000.97 and modernize acquisition processes.
Defense TechEnterprise SoftwareGovTech
Saber Astronautics provides spacecraft mission operations, integrated space traffic management, and software for government and commercial space operators.
Defense TechSaaSSpace Tech
Scaled Power develops turbogenerators designed to be smaller, lighter, and lower-cost than alternative power sources, aimed at electric aviation vehicle developers and clean energy applications.
CleantechEnergyHardwareSan Francisco, US
Second Front delivers software solutions to government and allied democracies to accelerate access to emerging technologies.
Defense TechDeveloper ToolsGovTechSaaSArlington, US
Tyler SweattinAlberto Yepez(Director)Peter Pace(Director)Stanley McChrystal(Director)Peter Dixon(Chief Executive Officer)Mark Butler(President)
Sempulse builds the Halo Vital Signs Monitor, a patented, FDA-cleared wearable device that attaches behind the ear and neck to continuously track non-invasive vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse oximetry, heart rate, respiratory rate, and temperature.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthMedical Devices
SHEPRA, Inc. is a consulting and engineering firm offering services in risk mitigation, strategic planning, supply chain management, business case analysis, data analytics, and emerging technologies.
Enterprise SoftwareGovTechLogistics & Supply Chain
Xoilac TV is a Vietnamese website that streams live football (soccer) matches for free with Vietnamese-language commentary, covering leagues such as the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, V-League, World Cup and Euro.
ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentSports TechDa Nang, VN
Solestial develops and manufactures radiation-hardened silicon solar power modules for satellites and space applications.
CleantechDeep TechEnergyHardwareSpace TechTempe, US
Stan Herasimenka(CTO and Co-Founder)inMikhail Reginevich(Chief Engineer, Tooling and R&D; and Co-Founder)inAndrew Atherton(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
BoardBeckett Jackson(Director)Mathieu Costes(Director)
A defense company operating under the brand Certus Innovations, offering leadership, technology, and training services.
Defense Tech
Supercool Metals makes lightweight, high-strength, geometrically complex hardware components and subsystems using a patented manufacturing process, offering end-to-end capabilities from material science to finished assemblies.
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareNew Materials
Thermal Wave Imaging (TWI) develops infrared non-destructive testing (NDT) systems using flash thermography and its Thermographic Signal Reconstruction (TSR) signal processing method, offered as both large-scale automated systems and handheld units.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardware
Two Six Technologies builds cyber defense and operational technology for national security missions, including object-level data encryption, AI-driven information operations platforms, data analytics, electronic sensor systems, and secure communications.
CybersecurityDefense TechGovTech
TriboTEX makes a nanotechnology oil additive that forms a diamond-like carbon coating on metal bearing surfaces to reduce engine and transmission wear, boost performance, and improve fuel economy.
Deep TechMobility & TransportationNew Materials
Terran Orbital manufactures satellites and spacecraft platforms with interchangeable, configurable components for a range of mission sizes and requirements.
Defense TechHardwareSpace Tech
United Protective Technologies develops proprietary nanocomposite surface coatings, including DLC coatings applied via PVD, PECVD, and Cathodic Arc Deposition, to reduce wear, corrosion, and friction on mechanical components.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechNew Materials
Valid Eval provides an evaluation platform for program managers and decision makers to assess and compare large volumes of RFP and grant submissions, generating insights for source selection decisions.
Enterprise SoftwareGovTechSaaS
Vana Solutions is a technology integration and digital transformation consultancy that helps commercial and federal organizations select, adapt, and implement cloud, data analytics, business process automation, and custom software (including no-code applications).
Cloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareGovTechDayton, US
Vectrona develops AI/ML and augmented reality solutions along with training, process, and operational support services for defense and industry teams, including warfighters.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense Tech
Veracity Engineering operates in the government contracting space, providing services across aviation, IT, and cybersecurity sectors.
CybersecurityGovTech
Vertex Solutions develops training programs, mobile learning apps, performance support tools, and 3D modeling and simulation systems for federal, state, and local government agencies and commercial firms.
Defense TechEdTechGovTech
Palo Alto, US
Vijay Ullal(Director)Raphael Nardari(Executive Officer, Director)John Frankel(Director)Yitao Zhuang(Executive Officer, Director)
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