Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
Las Vegas, United States
Countries of investment
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Australia
- Canada
Investment stages
- Pre-Seed
- Seed
- Series A
Industries
- AI
- Autonomy
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Space
- Aerospace
- Dual-Use
About
Air Force Ventures is a Las Vegas-based US Air Force VC arm focused on early-stage dual-use technology companies. Their focus spans AI, autonomy, advanced manufacturing, space, and aerospace technology across the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada. The firm supports founders from Pre-Seed through Series A.
Air Force Ventures is a Las Vegas-based US Air Force VC arm focused on early-stage dual-use technology companies. Their focus spans AI, autonomy, advanced manufacturing, space, and aerospace technology across the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada. The firm supports founders from Pre-Seed through Series A.
Investment Thesis
Air Force Ventures is the US Air Force investment arm operating within AFWERX, deploying capital across AI, autonomy, advanced manufacturing, space, and dual-use technology sectors. They invest in early-stage technology companies supporting US Air Force and Space Force mission requirements. The firm differentiates itself through its unique structure within AFWERX (founded 2017 by former Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson), dedicated focus on bridging Silicon Valley innovation with Air Force technology needs, and access to Air Force test ranges and operational deployment.
Manager's Experience
Air Force Ventures operates as the US Air Force investment arm within AFWERX, founded in 2017 by former Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson. The team brings combined US Air Force, Space Force, and venture capital expertise supporting dual-use technology founders. The team operates from Las Vegas NV with dedicated focus on bridging Silicon Valley innovation with US Air Force and Space Force mission requirements, providing access to Air Force test ranges and operational deployment for portfolio companies building AI, autonomy, advanced manufacturing, space, and aerospace technology.