New Industry
Venture Capital
Investing in the future of American industry
OUR THESIS
Physical industry will never be the same again
NIVC invests in early stage companies transforming large physical industries
Physical & Industrial AI
Combining software and hardware makes both more powerful
Aerospace & Defense
Autonomy and space tech are shrinking the distinctions between military and industrial
Chemicals & Materials
Geopolitical instability is driving new material supply chains
Energy & Electrification
Increased power demands and electrification tech are driving widespread industrial change
OUR TEAM
Alex Roy | General Partner
Alex has curated the most valuable network in autonomy and robotics. He cohosts the Autonocast and its now-legendary annual CES party. He holds numerous Cannonball driving records, led Special Operations at Argo AI, co-founded The Drive, and was Chairman of The Moth. He lives in Scottsdale, AZ.
Patrick Hunt | General Partner
Patrick scaled Rivian from employee #15 to 15,000, through start of production and a $100B IPO. An aerospace engineer by training, Patrick has developed hardware for military cargo planes and Mars missions. His R1T is VIN #9, and his R1S was Rivian’s first preorder. He lives in Evanston, IL.
