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Air Force Office of Scientific Research

Air Force Office of Scientific Research

Arlington, Virginiaaf.mil

Overview

The Air Force Office of Scientific Research is a United States government organization and a component of the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) that manages the U.S. Air Force's global basic research investment program by funding scientific research in academia, industry, and government laboratories.

Year Founded

1951

Portfolio Companies

5

Website

af.mil

Investments

Air Force Office of Scientific Research investments
CompanyDateStageLead
QuoherentJul 2023GrantCo-investor
Chromation-GrantCo-investor
Ki3 PhotonicsMar 2022GrantCo-investor
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Investment Activity

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FAQ

Where is Air Force Office of Scientific Research based?

Air Force Office of Scientific Research is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, United States.

When was Air Force Office of Scientific Research founded?

Air Force Office of Scientific Research was founded in 1951.

How many portfolio companies does Air Force Office of Scientific Research have?

Air Force Office of Scientific Research has 5 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in Air Force Office of Scientific Research's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Quoherent, Chromation, Ki3 Photonics.

What was Air Force Office of Scientific Research's most recent investment shown here?

Air Force Office of Scientific Research's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Quoherent in 2023.

What sectors does Air Force Office of Scientific Research focus on?

Air Force Office of Scientific Research focuses on Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Telecommunications & Networking, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure.

What company stages does Air Force Office of Scientific Research focus on?

Stage focus information for Air Force Office of Scientific Research is not publicly available.

What is Air Force Office of Scientific Research's AUM?

Air Force Office of Scientific Research's assets under management are estimated between $500.0M and $500.0M.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersArlington, Virginia
Year Founded1951

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