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AFWERX

North America, District of Columbia, United States, Washington

Description

AFWERX is a United States Air Force program with the goal of fostering a culture of innovation within the service.

Investor Profile

AFWERX has made 30 investments, with 2 in the past 12 months and 57% as lead.

Stage Focus

  • Grant (77%)
  • Seed (17%)
  • Non Equity Assistance (7%)

Country Focus

  • United States (100%)

Industry Focus

  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Software
  • Military
  • Manufacturing
  • Augmented Reality
  • Information Technology
  • Virtual Reality
  • Security
  • Aerospace
  • Cleantech
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does AFWERX frequently co-invest with?

Startupbootcamp Australia
Oceania, Victoria, Australia, Melbourne
Co-Investments: 1
Gaingels
North America, Vermont, United States, Burlington
Co-Investments: 1
Republic
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
Stanford Health Care
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 1
Capital Factory
North America, Texas, United States, Austin
Co-Investments: 1
Redbeard Ventures
North America, New York, United States, Brooklyn
Co-Investments: 1
Stanford Graduate School of Business
North America, California, United States, Stanford
Co-Investments: 1
Village Global
North America, California, United States, Covina
Co-Investments: 1
National Science Foundation
North America, Virginia, United States, Alexandria
Co-Investments: 1
UP
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does AFWERX often collaborate with?

Justin Hamilton
Oceania, Wellington, New Zealand, Wellington
Shared Deals: 1
AP
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by AFWERX?

SimX

Mountain View, California, United States

Simx is the leading virtual reality medical and nursing simulation training platform used by the US Military, hospitals, and institutions.

MedicalSimulationSoftwareTrainingVirtual Reality
GrantOct 9, 2024
Amount Raised: $1,250,000
Circle Optics, Inc.

Rochester, New York, United States

Circle Optics, Inc. provides camera's.

GovTechHardwareMilitaryNational SecurityVirtual RealityVirtualization
GrantMay 14, 2024
Amount Raised: $450,000
Direct Kinetic Solutions

El Paso, Texas, United States

Persistent Power Sources providing continues power everywhere

BatteryElectronicsManufacturingPower Grid
SeedFeb 25, 2024
Circle Optics, Inc.

Rochester, New York, United States

Circle Optics, Inc. provides camera's.

GovTechHardwareMilitaryNational SecurityVirtual RealityVirtualization
GrantFeb 21, 2024
Amount Raised: $1,250,000
Aquagga, Inc.

Tacoma, Washington, United States

Cleantech / ClimateTech company Ending PFAS 'Forever Chemical' pollution through wastewater treatment and sensing technologies.

CleanTechEnvironmental EngineeringIndustrial EngineeringWaterWater Purification
GrantSep 19, 2023
Amount Raised: $1,250,000
Starfish Space

Seattle, Washington, United States

Starfish Space develops and manufactures autonomous space vehicles that perform in-orbit, satellite servicing missions.

AerospaceManufacturingSpace TravelTransportation
GrantAug 8, 2023
Amount Raised: $1,800,000
Corsha

Vienna, Virginia, United States

Corsha is the Identity Provider for Machines that allows you to securely connect your machines, move data, and automate with confidence

Cloud SecurityCyber SecurityDevOpsIndustrial AutomationIT InfrastructureSaaSSecurity
GrantJun 22, 2023
Amount Raised: $1,800,000
Analytical AI

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Analytical AI develops artificial intelligence products for financial transaction data and threats in checkpoint security.

AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)SecuritySoftware
GrantJun 12, 2023
Amount Raised: $1,250,000
Scopi Medical

Stanford, California, United States

Intelligent Optical Imaging for HealthCare

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Health CareMedical Device
GrantJun 6, 2023
Amount Raised: $400,000
Holos

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

Holos is building immersive training tools for people with highly technical physical jobs in critical sectors

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Augmented RealityEducationGovernmentMilitaryVirtual Reality
GrantMay 24, 2023
Amount Raised: $75,000