AFWERX is a Government firm based in Dayton, United States.

Part of United States Air Force

AFWERX is the innovation and technology-acceleration directorate of the Air Force Research Laboratory, established July 21, 2017 and headquartered at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Its AFVentures division manages SBIR/STTR contracting and non-dilutive bridge-funding programs (STRATFI/TACFI) that function as venture-style capital for startups working with the Air Force and Space Force.

Growth
Seed
Defense
Aerospace
dual-use technology
Artificial Intelligence
Deep Tech
Headquarters
Dayton, United States
Founded
2017
Website
afwerx.com
Portfolio Companies
8
Total Investments
24
Last Investment
Jul 2025
Geographic Focus
United States
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Investment Thesis

Funds startups developing dual-use technologies across autonomy, space, AI/ML, and advanced manufacturing through staged SBIR/STTR contracts.

It was founded in 2017. It has made 24 investments. Its portfolio includes ACCRETE AI GOVERNMENT LLC, EOI Space and EASY AERIAL INC. Focus areas include Defense and Aerospace.

Portfolio8

Co-investors14

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14 co-investors across 14 shared portfolio companies — who they back alongside, and how often they lead.

Venture Capital ×8 · Government ×2 · Private Equity ×1 · 19 shared rounds

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