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Sherman Williams

Sherman Williams

Co-Founder, Managing Partner atAIN VenturesNew York
AIN Ventures websiteFirm profile

Sherman Williams is co-founder and Managing Partner of AIN Ventures, with a background in dual-use technology investing, healthcare M&A banking, and naval intelligence.

What Sherman can write

Writes checks of$250K to $1M
Comes in atPre-seed, SeedMostly follows a lead
Pitch pageSubmit on their siteThe firm asks founders to apply here.

AIN Ventures writes $250K to $1M checks, larger than 33% of firms in the atlas.

Bars: how many firms report each check band. Highlighted: AIN Ventures.

Career

  1. Healthcare Technology M&A Investment Banker · Investment Banker
  2. Techstars · VC-in-Residence
  3. AIN Ventures · Co-Founder, Managing Partner
    Now

Companies founded

AIN Ventures

Focus

dual-use technologyspace technologyhealthcare technology

Education

University of Chicago, MBAUnited States Naval Academy, Bachelor of Science

Also at AIN Ventures

Emily McMahan
Emily McMahanCo-Founder, Managing Partner

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At firms with a similar stage, sector and check size.

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Matias MosseFounder & Managing Partner, Starlight Ventures
Clay GordonGeneral Partner, Stout Street Capital
Stephen Marcus
Stephen MarcusCo-Founder & General Partner, Riot Ventures

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One email when Sherman's firm raises a fund, adds a partner or shows new activity.

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Questions

Who is Sherman Williams?

Sherman Williams is co-founder and Managing Partner of AIN Ventures, with a background in dual-use technology investing, healthcare M&A banking, and naval intelligence.

How much does Sherman Williams invest?

Sherman Williams invests through AIN Ventures, which writes checks of $250K to $1M at pre-seed, seed.

How do I pitch Sherman Williams?

A warm intro from a founder AIN Ventures backed works best.

What did Sherman Williams do before AIN Ventures?

Investment Banker at Healthcare Technology M&A Investment Banker; VC-in-Residence at Techstars.

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