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Emily McMahan
InvestorFounderCo-Founder, Managing Partner at AIN Ventures · Co-Founder / General Partner at ACADEMY INVESTOR · Co-founder & General Partner at Ain Ventures · Co-Founder / General Partner at Academyinvestor
Arlington, Virginia
Writes $500K – $1M checks
FoundedAcademyinvestorAin Ventures
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About
Co-founder and General Partner focused on military veteran entrepreneurship. She previously founded and led Capitol Post (which housed Bunker Labs DC) and was partner and CFO at a federal-government tech startup. Holds an MBA from UVA's Darden School and a BS from West Point.
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AI & Machine LearningClimate TechDefense TechHealthtechSpace Tech
Co-founder & General Partner at Ain Ventures
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Experience
- AIN VenturesGeneral Partner & Co-Foundercurrent2020 — presentWashington, District of Columbia, United States
- Journey To LeadFellowcurrent2026 — present
- Common Mission ProjectChief Operating Officer2020 — 2022
- Capitol PostFounder & Executive Director2013 — 2020Alexandria, Virginia, United States
- Halfaker and Associates, LLCChief Financial Officer & Partner2006 — 2013Arlington, VA
- U.S. ArmyMilitary Police Officer2001 — 2009
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Emily McMahan?
- Co-founder and General Partner focused on military veteran entrepreneurship. She previously founded and led Capitol Post (which housed Bunker Labs DC) and was partner and CFO at a federal-government tech startup. Holds an MBA from UVA's Darden School and a BS from West Point.
- Where does Emily McMahan work?
- Emily McMahan is Co-Founder / General Partner of Academyinvestor and Co-Founder, Managing Partner at AIN Ventures and Co-founder & General Partner at Ain Ventures.
- What does Emily McMahan invest in?
- Emily McMahan invests in AI & Machine Learning, Climate Tech, Defense Tech, Healthtech, Space Tech.
- What check size does Emily McMahan write?
- Emily McMahan typically writes checks of $500K – $1M.
- What companies did Emily McMahan found?
- Emily McMahan founded Academyinvestor, Ain Ventures.
- Where did Emily McMahan go to school?
- Emily McMahan studied at United States Military Academy at West Point (Bachelors of Science, Geopolitics & Systems Engineering); University of Virginia Darden School of Business (MBA, Business).
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University of Virginia Darden School of Business mafia68
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United States Military Academy at West Point mafia60
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ACADEMY INVESTOR mafia2
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Ain Ventures mafia2
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Also worked at Journey To Lead22
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Also worked at Common Mission Project4
Also worked at Halfaker and Associates, LLC1
Also worked at U.S. Army331
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