Investing in the Future of American Industry
NIVC continues that work with a venture capital fund focused on physical technologies.
We invest at the earliest stages, typically in a company’s first round.
We’re most excited by companies working in physical & industrial AI, aerospace & defense, energy & electrification, and chemicals & materials.
NIVC is the venture capital arm of TechNexus Venture Collaborative.
For twenty years, TechNexus has partnered with corporations to discover, build, and capitalize innovations that transform industries.
TechNexus has invested in over 150 companies and has over $300M AUM.
Team
Patrick Hunt
Patrick built Rivian from employee #15 through $100B IPO. He’s an aerospace engineer who developed hardware for Mars missions and military cargo planes.
Fred Hoch
Fred cofounded TechNexus, leading investment strategy and corporate partnerships. He previously led the Software & Information Industry Association.
Andrew Loulousis
Andrew has invested in startups for ten years at TechNexus. His background includes industrial engineering, tech and strategy consulting, and investment banking.
Alex Roy
Alex is a widely known expert in autonomy, robotics, and Cannonball Run racing. He is cohost of the influential Autonocast podcast.
How We Invest
NIVC invests in early stage startups revolutionizing physical industries. We look for three critical characteristics.
01.
Operational Mastery
Hardware is unforgiving. The founders who win have developed a rigorous command of supply chains, manufacturing processes, and physical systems – or they're actively building it. This mastery is rare, and we know how to spot it.
02.
Proven Demand
Hardware is unforgiving. The founders who win have developed a rigorous command of supply chains, manufacturing processes, and physical systems – or they're actively building it. This mastery is rare, and we know how to spot it.
03.
Narrative Command
Some companies get all the attention. Breakout founders make their companies seem inevitable - they control the story before the market can write it for them. This is Narrative Command, and we help founders seize it.