About AIN

The greatest technological breakthroughs emerge where national priorities meet commercial innovation

From GPS to the internet, government-funded innovation has shaped the modern world. Today, the U.S. invests $200B+ annually in R&D—the world's largest frontier innovation budget. DeepTech innovation is underpinned by this funding.

AIN Advantages

Capital, connections, and clearance to scale — we help deep tech founders win in both commercial and government markets.

We invest where breakthrough technology meets mission-critical demand.

Sherman Williams
AIN Ventures

Non-dilutive capital advisory

We possess deep knowledge of the processes required for securing grants and contracts

$100M
non-dilutive capital secured to date

Academy Investor Network

Our proprietary, custom-built network of 600+ service academy graduates is a rich pool of portfolio advisors, DoD leadership, and highly technical experts

600+
service academy graduates
Firm Leadership

AIN Partners Sherman Williams and Emily McMahan are veterans with deep investment, government and entrepreneurial experience. They bring a hands-on, values-based approach to the helm of AIN.

Meet the Team
AI Ventures Leadership team