AFVentures
Austin, Ohioafwerx.com
Overview
AFVentures is the commercial investment arm of the U.S. Department of the Air Force, operating as a division of AFWERX to invest in private-sector technology companies to meet military needs.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gambit Defense | Apr 2026 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Engage Mobilize | Apr 2026 | Grant | Co-investor |
| QuSecure | Mar 2026 | Grant | Lead |
| PNI Sensor Corporation | Jan 2026 | Grant | Lead |
| GrayMatter Robotics | Jan 2026 | Grant | Co-investor |
Key People
Mike Horner
Partner
Juan Padilla
Principal Investigator And Grantee
Candice Gebhardt
SBIR STTR Execution Transition Portfolio Manager, Ventures Division
Collin Rust
Portfolio Manager
Diane Carrington
Portfolio Manager
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
