Alumni Ventures

HavocAI is an artificial intelligence company that offers maritime autonomy solutions to the defense and commercial markets.

ION Storage Systems, LLC specializes in the manufacture of solid-state lithium-ion batteries, targeting industries such as defense, aerospace, consumer electronics, and electric vehicles. Established in 2015 and based in College Park, Maryland, the company focuses on developing batteries that are energy dense and safe for diverse applications. Their innovative solid-state battery technology features a design consisting of two sponges on either side of a thin ceramic separator, utilizing low-cost, non-flammable materials. This approach not only enhances safety but also ensures the batteries are lightweight and compact, making them suitable for various environments and mission-critical needs.

Divergent Technologies, Inc. specializes in the development and manufacturing of 3D printed vehicles. Founded in 2014 and based in Los Angeles, California, the company has established a strategic partnership with PSA Group. Divergent has created the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS™), an innovative software-hardware system that enables customers to design, additively manufacture, and automatically assemble complex structures for various applications, including automotive, aerospace, and defense. This system aims to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of the manufacturing process by optimizing designs, reducing material usage, and minimizing upfront capital expenditures. By eliminating traditional tooling requirements, Divergent seeks to drive innovation and sustainability within the vehicle manufacturing sector.

Machina Labs is a mechanical and industrial engineering firm focused on automating metal forming and fabrication processes through the application of artificial intelligence and machine learning. The company has developed a manufacturing platform that integrates advanced robotics and AI technologies, enabling the rapid and cost-effective realization of innovative ideas. By creating new methods that simplify machinery requirements, Machina Labs serves a diverse range of sectors, including aerospace, automotive, consumer goods, and defense. This approach allows industries to reduce reliance on costly tooling and setup, streamlining production and enhancing efficiency.

Ascent Integrated Tech develops a hardware-enabled software platform focused on enhancing situational awareness for first responders and military personnel. Its Tactical Assault Kit (TAK) integrates with smartwatches and existing equipment to provide real-time location tracking and physiological alerting, significantly improving safety and operational decision-making during emergencies. The platform offers comprehensive monitoring and mapping capabilities in hazardous environments, enabling incident commanders to assess the status of their teams and make informed evacuation decisions through a biometric tracking system. Ascent’s technology is utilized by major metropolitan fire departments across the United States and is expanding internationally through strategic partnerships. The company is supported by government contracts and venture funding, positioning itself as a leader in redefining emergency response effectiveness.

Venus Aerospace is a startup aerospace company established in 2020 that specializes in hypersonic transportation. The company is dedicated to engineering solutions that enable one-hour global transport, aiming to connect the world more efficiently and safely. Venus Aerospace focuses on developing rotating detonation rocket engines and high-speed vehicles for various applications, including research, defense, and commercial missions. With a team of experts that includes PhDs, rocket scientists, and engineers, the company addresses significant challenges in aerospace by achieving speeds of up to Mach 9.

ION Storage Systems, LLC specializes in the manufacture of solid-state lithium-ion batteries, targeting industries such as defense, aerospace, consumer electronics, and electric vehicles. Established in 2015 and based in College Park, Maryland, the company focuses on developing batteries that are energy dense and safe for diverse applications. Their innovative solid-state battery technology features a design consisting of two sponges on either side of a thin ceramic separator, utilizing low-cost, non-flammable materials. This approach not only enhances safety but also ensures the batteries are lightweight and compact, making them suitable for various environments and mission-critical needs.

Team Wildfire specializes in developing innovative solutions for wildfire suppression and environmental protection. The company manufactures advanced jet engine sprays designed to effectively suppress fires, capture embers, defend structures, and enhance the safety of evacuation routes. Through the application of sophisticated engineering, tactics, and chemistries, Team Wildfire addresses a range of environmental challenges, including wildfire management, reforestation efforts, dust control, oil spill remediation, and protection against nuclear and biological threats. By focusing on these critical areas, the company aims to safeguard people, property, and the environment.

Divergent Technologies, Inc. specializes in the development and manufacturing of 3D printed vehicles. Founded in 2014 and based in Los Angeles, California, the company has established a strategic partnership with PSA Group. Divergent has created the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS™), an innovative software-hardware system that enables customers to design, additively manufacture, and automatically assemble complex structures for various applications, including automotive, aerospace, and defense. This system aims to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of the manufacturing process by optimizing designs, reducing material usage, and minimizing upfront capital expenditures. By eliminating traditional tooling requirements, Divergent seeks to drive innovation and sustainability within the vehicle manufacturing sector.

Vorticity Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing domain-specific accelerators with an initial focus on fluid dynamics. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, Vorticity aims to address the computational challenges faced by scientists and engineers across various sectors, including aerospace and defense, life sciences, nuclear energy, finance, cosmology, and climate modeling. The company's proprietary computing architecture offers solutions that enable fluid dynamics problems to be solved at speeds over 1,000 times faster than traditional CPU/GPU clusters. This innovative approach not only enhances computational efficiency but also facilitates significant advancements in system design and processor architecture for its clients. Vorticity's mission is to provide the necessary computing power to solve critical scientific and engineering problems.

ION Storage Systems, LLC specializes in the manufacture of solid-state lithium-ion batteries, targeting industries such as defense, aerospace, consumer electronics, and electric vehicles. Established in 2015 and based in College Park, Maryland, the company focuses on developing batteries that are energy dense and safe for diverse applications. Their innovative solid-state battery technology features a design consisting of two sponges on either side of a thin ceramic separator, utilizing low-cost, non-flammable materials. This approach not only enhances safety but also ensures the batteries are lightweight and compact, making them suitable for various environments and mission-critical needs.

SkySafe, Inc. is a San Diego-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in manufacturing anti-drone devices. The company's technology employs radio waves to neutralize drones and provides a comprehensive airspace security system designed to protect various entities, including governments, law enforcement, airports, and corporations, from drone threats. By utilizing advanced radio technology, reverse engineering, and in-depth threat analysis, SkySafe enables clients to monitor and control their airspace effectively. The company aims to create safe and secure environments as drone technology continues to evolve, leveraging a team of experts from prestigious institutions such as MIT and UC San Diego, as well as former personnel from the Air Force Research Lab.

Ascent Integrated Tech develops a hardware-enabled software platform focused on enhancing situational awareness for first responders and military personnel. Its Tactical Assault Kit (TAK) integrates with smartwatches and existing equipment to provide real-time location tracking and physiological alerting, significantly improving safety and operational decision-making during emergencies. The platform offers comprehensive monitoring and mapping capabilities in hazardous environments, enabling incident commanders to assess the status of their teams and make informed evacuation decisions through a biometric tracking system. Ascent’s technology is utilized by major metropolitan fire departments across the United States and is expanding internationally through strategic partnerships. The company is supported by government contracts and venture funding, positioning itself as a leader in redefining emergency response effectiveness.

Venus Aerospace is a startup aerospace company established in 2020 that specializes in hypersonic transportation. The company is dedicated to engineering solutions that enable one-hour global transport, aiming to connect the world more efficiently and safely. Venus Aerospace focuses on developing rotating detonation rocket engines and high-speed vehicles for various applications, including research, defense, and commercial missions. With a team of experts that includes PhDs, rocket scientists, and engineers, the company addresses significant challenges in aerospace by achieving speeds of up to Mach 9.

FØCAL launched from DARPA-funded research and work with recognized leaders like Lockheed Martin. With roots in advanced research programs at MIT and Boston University, the FØCAL team brings the experience necessary to finally fix the CV application development process for a wide range of customers, from startups to the Global Fortune 500.

Divergent Technologies, Inc. specializes in the development and manufacturing of 3D printed vehicles. Founded in 2014 and based in Los Angeles, California, the company has established a strategic partnership with PSA Group. Divergent has created the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS™), an innovative software-hardware system that enables customers to design, additively manufacture, and automatically assemble complex structures for various applications, including automotive, aerospace, and defense. This system aims to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of the manufacturing process by optimizing designs, reducing material usage, and minimizing upfront capital expenditures. By eliminating traditional tooling requirements, Divergent seeks to drive innovation and sustainability within the vehicle manufacturing sector.