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Key people at AIN Ventures.
AIN Ventures operates as a seed-stage venture fund, investing in dual-use technologies across space, civic, and defense sectors, alongside military veteran-led startups, often software-focused. The firm also actively supports ventures founded by underestimated minorities, prioritizing founders demonstrating exceptional leadership and determination in their investment strategy.
Co-founded by Sherman Williams II, a former Naval Intelligence Officer and M&A banker, and Emily McMahan, an entrepreneur who established an incubator for military founders, their combined military and industry experience defines their unique investment thesis. This insight underscores the distinct capabilities of veteran and diverse founders driving impactful technological innovation.
AIN Ventures supports a portfolio of pre-seed and seed-stage deep tech and veteran-led ventures, aiming for "Profit With A Purpose." The fund backs disruptive ideas with significant societal impact, envisioning a future cultivated by resilient founders, fostering forward-looking technological advancements, and contributing to meaningful innovation.
Key people at AIN Ventures.
AIN Ventures operates as a seed-stage venture fund, investing in dual-use technologies across space, civic, and defense sectors, alongside military veteran-led startups, often software-focused. The firm also actively supports ventures founded by underestimated minorities, prioritizing founders demonstrating exceptional leadership and determination in their investment strategy.
Co-founded by Sherman Williams II, a former Naval Intelligence Officer and M&A banker, and Emily McMahan, an entrepreneur who established an incubator for military founders, their combined military and industry experience defines their unique investment thesis. This insight underscores the distinct capabilities of veteran and diverse founders driving impactful technological innovation.
AIN Ventures supports a portfolio of pre-seed and seed-stage deep tech and veteran-led ventures, aiming for "Profit With A Purpose." The fund backs disruptive ideas with significant societal impact, envisioning a future cultivated by resilient founders, fostering forward-looking technological advancements, and contributing to meaningful innovation.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2023 | ClimateAI | $22.0M Series B | Four Rivers Group | Craft Ventures, Friále, HOF Capital, Hummingbird Ventures, Intel Capital, LombardStreet Ventures, Neotribe Ventures, Sequoia Capital, Unruly Capital, UpHonest Capital, Academy Investor Network, Radical Ventures |
| Jun 9, 2022 | Bright Uro | $6.0M Grant / Seed | — | Fred Moll, M.D, Sherman Williams II, National Institutes of Health |
