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Air Force Research Laboratory

Air Force Research Laboratory

Overview

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) is the primary scientific research and development center for the Department of the Air Force. AFRL plays an integral role in leading the discovery, development, and integration of affordable warfighting technologies for our air, space, and cyberspace force. With a workforce of more than 12,500 across nine technology areas and 40 other operations across the globe, AFRL provides a diverse portfolio of science and technology ranging from fundamental to advanced research and technology development.

Year Founded

1997

Portfolio Companies

32

Investments

Air Force Research Laboratory investments
CompanyDateStageLead
HermeusJul 2021GrantCo-investor
Orbital SidekickOct 2020GrantCo-investor
Aliro TechnologiesOct 2020GrantCo-investor
Rogue Space Systems CorporationDec 2024GrantCo-investor
HyperKelp, Inc.Dec 2024GrantCo-investor
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Investment Activity

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FAQ

Where is Air Force Research Laboratory based?

Air Force Research Laboratory is headquartered in Ohio.

When was Air Force Research Laboratory founded?

Air Force Research Laboratory was founded in 1997.

How many portfolio companies does Air Force Research Laboratory have?

Air Force Research Laboratory has 32 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in Air Force Research Laboratory's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Hermeus, Orbital Sidekick, Aliro Technologies, Rogue Space Systems Corporation, HyperKelp, Inc..

What was Air Force Research Laboratory's most recent investment shown here?

Air Force Research Laboratory's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in HyperKelp, Inc. in 2024.

What sectors does Air Force Research Laboratory focus on?

Air Force Research Laboratory focuses on Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Telecommunications & Networking, Enterprise Software, Telecommunications & Networking, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Telecommunications & Networking, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Cybersecurity, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software.

What company stages does Air Force Research Laboratory focus on?

Air Force Research Laboratory typically invests at the MultiStage stage.

What is Air Force Research Laboratory's AUM?

Air Force Research Laboratory's assets under management are estimated between $1.0B and $10.0B.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersOhio
Year Founded1997

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