Entry stagePre-seed, Seed
Check size$250K to $1M
Leads roundsMostly follows
FocusDefense and space, Deep tech, Life sciences, Climate, Dev tools and infra
Latest fundn/a
Investing team2 peopleNo activity since Sep
Who you would pitch at AIN Ventures
2 people on the investing team, 2 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.
Emily McMahanCo-Founder, Managing PartnerShe previously founded Capitol Post and served as partner and CFO at a tech startup.
Sherman WilliamsCo-Founder, Managing Partner
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Writes $250K to $1M checks. Its smallest check is larger than 33% of firms in the atlas.
Bars: how many firms in the atlas report each band. Highlighted: this firm.No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.
Weekly count of activity updates. Activity is not a confirmed deal.Notable investments
Orbit FabInversion SpaceArcee AIProteus SpaceIcarusDefiant SpaceClimateAIBelliMantle TherapeuticsKaleidoscope Bio
In their words
Home | AIN VENTURESAIN Ventures is a seed-stage focused venture fund that invests in dual-use technology and veteran-led startups. We seek founders that possess a unique mix of leadership, www.ainventures.com
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Raising a pre-seed or seed round? We write $1M to $5M first checks and help founders with distribution. A partner reads every deck.
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Questions
What stage does AIN Ventures invest in?
AIN Ventures reports entry at pre-seed, seed.
How much does AIN Ventures invest?
AIN Ventures reports checks of $250K to $1M.
Does AIN Ventures lead rounds?
AIN Ventures mostly follows other investors.
Who are the partners at AIN Ventures?
Emily McMahan (Co-Founder, Managing Partner), Sherman Williams (Co-Founder, Managing Partner).
Is AIN Ventures active right now?
No recent activity since September 2026.
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