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AIN Ventures

AIN Ventures

New York City, New Yorkainventures.com

Overview

AIN Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2020, specializing in pre-seed and seed-stage investments. The firm focuses on dual-use technology and startups led by military veterans. Its investment sectors include deep tech, space, AI, cybersecurity, life sciences, sustainability, and healthcare. AIN Ventures also operates the Academy Investor Network, a syndicate of U.S. military service academy graduates who co-invest and support portfolio companies.

Portfolio Companies

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Investments

AIN Ventures investments
CompanyDateStageLead
NebexJun 2026SeedCo-investor
DarkSaber LabsMay 2026VC RoundCo-investor
ENG8 EnergyMar 2026SeedCo-investor
Resonant Link MedicalNov 2025Series ACo-investor
Anadyr Horizon Inc.Oct 2025Pre SeedCo-investor

Key People

Emily McMahan

General Partner & Co-Founder

Sherman Williams

Co-Founder & Managing Partner

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Investment Activity

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersNew York City, New York
Year FoundedN/A

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