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§ Venture Capital · New York City, NY, USA
Nonprofit deep-tech VC fund invests in U.S. national security technologies, including microchip manufacturing and AI.
Key people at America's Frontier Fund.
America's Frontier Fund was founded in 2021 by Edlyn Levine (Co-Founder and Chief Science Officer).
Based in Arlington, Virginia, America's Frontier Fund is a nonprofit venture capital firm that invests in deep technology and advanced manufacturing startups to support United States national security interests. Operating as a 501(c)(3) organization, the firm aligns private capital with government initiatives and is currently raising up to $315 million for its debut Frontier Fund. The organization has secured up to $175 million in government-guaranteed loans to match private investments and received a $100 million commitment from the state of New Mexico. Backed by prominent technology figures including Eric Schmidt and Peter Thiel, the fund targets sectors such as artificial intelligence, microelectronics, and synthetic biology. Its investment portfolio and studio initiatives include Venus Aerospace, Foundation Alloy, and Roadrunner Venture Studios. America's Frontier Fund was founded in 2021 by Gilman Louie and Jordan Blashek.
Key people at America's Frontier Fund.
America's Frontier Fund (AFF) is a mission-driven investment platform focused on advancing American innovation and revitalizing domestic manufacturing in critical frontier technology sectors. Its investment philosophy centers on supporting frontier technology companies, platforms, and ecosystems that will define America’s innovation base and ensure the U.S. remains the global leader in next-generation technologies. AFF invests domestically across all stages through its Frontier Fund I, incubates companies via its national network of innovation hubs called Roadrunner Studios, and collaborates with U.S. allies through the Quad Investors Network. Key sectors include artificial intelligence, biotechnology, microelectronics, advanced manufacturing, and other frontier technologies critical to national security and economic resilience. AFF’s impact on the startup ecosystem is significant, as it not only provides capital but also strategic guidance and operational support to accelerate breakthrough innovations and create jobs in America[1][2][4][5].
Founded in 2021, America's Frontier Fund was created to build the capacity needed for the U.S. to endure as the world’s best place for frontier technology innovation. The fund was established by a team of investors, scientists, technologists, and policy experts committed to revitalizing America’s industrial base and innovation ecosystem. Key partners include Jordan Blashek, AFF’s President and COO, and Gilman Louie, CEO and co-founder, among others. The fund’s evolution has included assembling a Strategic Innovation Group chaired by Nicholas Donofrio, former IBM EVP of Innovation and Technology, to provide expert guidance. AFF’s founding vision is rooted in restoring America’s historic leadership in innovation by investing in frontier technologies and fostering a whole-of-nation approach that spans federal policy, R&D, and commercialization[1][2][3][4].
AFF rides the global trend of increasing geopolitical competition in frontier technologies such as AI, biotech, and microelectronics, where U.S. leadership is deemed critical for economic and national security. The timing is crucial as America faces challenges from global rivals and a declining industrial base. AFF’s role is to catalyze a comprehensive innovation ecosystem that spans policy, R&D, manufacturing, and workforce development, thereby influencing the broader tech landscape by aligning public and private sector efforts to secure America’s technological future. Its partnerships with government agencies and allies amplify its influence in shaping the next industrial revolution in the U.S.[1][4][5].
Looking ahead, America’s Frontier Fund is poised to deepen its impact by scaling investments in transformative frontier technologies and expanding its innovation hubs and strategic partnerships. Trends such as AI advancement, semiconductor manufacturing resurgence, and biotechnology breakthroughs will shape its journey. AFF’s influence is likely to grow as it continues to bridge gaps between innovation, manufacturing, and policy, helping to restore America’s position as a global innovation leader by 2035. Its comprehensive approach positions it uniquely to drive sustained economic growth and national security through frontier tech innovation[1][4][5].
America's Frontier Fund was founded in 2021 by Edlyn Levine (Co-Founder and Chief Science Officer).
America's Frontier Fund has more than 26 tracked investments across 21 companies. The latest tracked deal is $15.0M Seed in Revalia Bio in September 2025.
