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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

180

Website

afwerx.com

Investments

AFVentures investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Gambit DefenseApr 2026GrantCo-investor
Engage MobilizeApr 2026GrantCo-investor
Unanimous AIApr 2026GrantCo-investor
QuSecureMar 2026GrantLead
PNI Sensor CorporationJan 2026GrantLead

Key People

Mike Horner

Partner

Juan Padilla

Principal Investigator And Grantee

Collin Rust

Portfolio Manager

Diane Carrington

Portfolio Manager

Candice Gebhardt

DAF SBIR STTR P1 P2 Solicitations, Evaluations & Awards Section Chief

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersAustin, Ohio
Year Founded2018

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