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AFVentures

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.

Year Founded

2018

Portfolio Companies

51

Website

afwerx.com

Investments

CompanyDateStageLead
QuSecureMar 2026GrantLead
GrayMatter RoboticsJan 2026GrantCo-investor
Continuous CompositesJan 2026GrantCo-investor
AtolioDec 2025GrantCo-investor
MatregenixNov 2025GrantLead
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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

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HeadquartersAustin, Ohio
Year Founded2018

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