AIN Ventures

A seed-stage focused venture fund that invests in dual-use technology & military veteran-led startups
We also run the Academy Investor Network (AIN) Syndicate

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Is Defense Tech in a bubble? Our latest whitepaper explores key indicators, VC roles, and market dynamics. #DefenseTech #VC #Innovation https://t.co/K6vUDTLGGT

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Is defense tech a bubble waiting to burst? Our analysis looks into valuations, exits, VC enthusiasm in this sector, and the evolving nature of warfare, potential disruptions, and risks. Read at https://t.co/0Jv1qPzkRB

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Meet Ray - our pathfinder re-entry vehicle. Ray will be launching to orbit and returning back to Earth this October and is our first step in making space a transportation layer.

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AIN Ventures is pleased to present our fourth annual review of the Dual-Use Report for 2023. The report provides valuable insights into the dual-use landscape based on new data from 123 companies that raised over $5 million in venture capital last year. https://t.co/vEur1TWRka

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The @USC Center for Research in Space Technologies (CREST) recently named @vc_sherman to its Board of Advisors. To learn more, go to https://t.co/PaF6j49AlC.

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SDI Events is hosting the Space and Defense Innovation Showcase and the third annual invite-only VIP Reception 3/9/24 in Austin, TX. To learn more about this highly-curated event, click the link: https://t.co/wZU8qWwLoq #SDI2024

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Congratulations to @Phalanx_HQ CEO @ianygarrett , who was named to the Tech 100 by the @NoVATechCouncil last month. Kudos to Ian, Carl M. Kenney, and Austin Garrett, who continue to drive success and inspire us all.

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@AIN_ventures @emcmahan14 had an amazing experience being a part of the investing panel at the Army vs. Navy Warrior Class Summit at @MITSloan hosted by @PatrickMurphyPA & @dan_kunze_com. Connecting w/ fellow panelists & the audience was enriching! Looking forward to 2024 in DC!

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@arcee_ai is hosting an AI Open Cocktail Reception tonight, Wednesday, Dec 6, after The AI Summit (@Business_AI ) in @_HudsonYardsNYC . For more details, go to https://t.co/GJxV4uBo7i?

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Congrats to @SolideonUSA Co-Founder/CEO @taiwo_oluseun for earning a well-deserved spot on the @Forbes #30under30! Your hard work & innovative contributions to aerospace & manufacturing have inspired us all. Read more about @taiwo_oluseun at https://t.co/Xs1adIdqhj.

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Congrats to the team at @bright_uro, who recently secured $23M in Series A funding led by @LABORIEMEDICAL. Congrats, Derek Herrera, Suranjan Roychowdhury, and Casey Kanel!

Read their press release at https://t.co/awsnCF8MPt

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Congratulations to @florrent_energy! The @NewEnglandVC recently nominated florrent as a finalist for the "Emerging Climate Tech Company of the Year" at the NEVYs (https://t.co/DTG0a5TTVN) on December 7th.

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@AIN_ventures is thankful for our founders who trust our team with their vision, their dedicated teams for turning these ideas into reality, and our entire community working to support them! Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving filled with warmth, joy, and those who inspire you!

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Congrats to @Tradespace_io, which announced the close of its $4.2M seed round. Tradespace has helped some of the world's leading innovators drive $100M in IP commercialization revenue. Congrats to CEO Alec Sorensen and his co-founder, @kapso. Read more at https://t.co/bi40alNADq.

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Check out Proton Intelligence's latest episode of its Action Potential podcast about the future of potassium monitoring. Three episodes are live at https://t.co/WNrYHFdeLA.

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@AIN_ventures' @vc_sherman recently visited some of the @Proteus_Space team at their downtown Los Angeles HQ. Read more about Proteus Space and their raise at https://t.co/Y81JwQIFco.

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@SolideonUSA Co-Founder @taiwo_oluseun and @vc_sherman during a recent visit to the Solideon HQ in Berkeley. Learn more about how Olu and his team "design, build, and fly 70% quicker than anyone else." https://t.co/mZywyX39jR

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One more day to register for the virtual Army Reverse Pitch event. Starting Friday, September 22, 2023 at 1:00 PM EDT. You can sign up here: https://t.co/hctjVZiTVc

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Don't miss the virtual Army Reverse Pitch event with Army Applied SBIR, AIN Ventures and The Ralph O’Connor Sustainable Energy Institute of John Hopkins University on Friday, September 22, from 1-2:30 p.m. EDT. Learn more and register here: https://t.co/UBhAlMF6G8

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Join Army Applied SBIR, @AIN_ventures, and The Ralph O’Connor Sustainable Energy Institute of @JohnsHopkins for a virtual Army Reverse Pitch event this Friday, September 22, from 1-2:30 p.m. EDT. RSVP at