Academy Securities
VC Fund
New York, United States
Academy Securities is a VC fund in New York focused on Artificial Intelligence and Drones. Academy Securities provides financial solutions for institutional investors that brings together military and industry veterans. It specializes in investment banking, equity and debt capital markets, public finances, and institutional agency trading. Academy Securities is a U.S.-based company that was founded in 2009 by Chance Mims.
- Total investments:
- 3
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 0%
Last updated:
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Industries Academy Securities invests in
Stages Academy Securities invests in
Countries Academy Securities invests in
Contacts
| Name | Phone | Socials | |
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Chance Mims
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James Marks
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Phil McConkey
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Richard Kolman
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Investment Focus
Industry
- Artificial Intelligence 2 (67%)
- Drones 1 (33%)
- Big Data 1 (33%)
- Hardware 1 (33%)
- Software 1 (33%)
Stage
- Series C 1 (33%)
- Post-IPO Debt 1 (33%)
Team
| Name | Title | Investments | Links | |
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Chance Mims
Chairman & CEO
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Chairman & CEO | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
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James Marks
Head of Geopolitical Strategy
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Head of Geopolitical Strategy | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
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Phil McConkey
President; President
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President; President | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
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Richard Kolman
Managing Director, Head of the Municipal Securities Group
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Managing Director, Head of the Municipal Securities Group | Total investments: 0 | Find email |
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
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Saildrone
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Saildrone is a maritime defense and oceanographic survey company that enables navies, governments, and commercial organizations to obtain the real-time, accurate data required to monitor the maritime domain. Powered primarily by renewable wind and solar energy, the company operates a fleet of unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) capable of conductinglong-duration missions that span several months. These autonomous vessels are equipped with advanced sensors and proprietary AI algorithms, allowing them to deliver a comprehensive view of the maritime environment both above and below the surface. Their technology supports various applications, including border protection, critical infrastructure monitoring, and hydrographic surveying. By harnessing sustainable energy sources, the USVs offer a persistent maritime presence without requiring human crews or fossil fuels. The integration of AI enhances real-time data analysis, making these systems both efficient and cost-effective. This innovative approach positions the company at the forefront of autonomous maritime surveillance and environmental monitoring. | $60M / Series C / May 13, 2025 | |
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Saildrone
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Saildrone is a maritime defense and oceanographic survey company that enables navies, governments, and commercial organizations to obtain the real-time, accurate data required to monitor the maritime domain. Powered primarily by renewable wind and solar energy, the company operates a fleet of unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) capable of conductinglong-duration missions that span several months. These autonomous vessels are equipped with advanced sensors and proprietary AI algorithms, allowing them to deliver a comprehensive view of the maritime environment both above and below the surface. Their technology supports various applications, including border protection, critical infrastructure monitoring, and hydrographic surveying. By harnessing sustainable energy sources, the USVs offer a persistent maritime presence without requiring human crews or fossil fuels. The integration of AI enhances real-time data analysis, making these systems both efficient and cost-effective. This innovative approach positions the company at the forefront of autonomous maritime surveillance and environmental monitoring. | $60M / Series C / May 13, 2025 | |
Intel
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Intel is building on its unrivaled history of innovation to power the future of computing and communications. Intel's ambitions? A world that runs on Intel. Intel is doing this by helping its customers find the technologies and solutions that allow them to transform their businesses and gain market advantage.And it all starts with data.Intel is on a journey from a PC-centric company to a data-centric company. Intel's unmatched depth of experience and scope of vision allows it to dream big, to create a world where Intel powers the future of computing and communications—including powerful processors and accelerators that unlock the full potential of data. Intel continuously delivers advances in performance, power, and connectivity across a diversity of data-centric workloads, so its customers can harness the raw power of data.Intel's innovations span architecture, memory, software, and security to help develop transformative products and experiences for its customers. Collectively, Intel's 107,000 employees worldwide are enabling amazing experiences in 5G, artificial intelligence, driverless cars, and much more. | $2.5B / Post-IPO Debt / Feb 21, 2024 |
Co-Investors
BZH Capital
2 deals together
Calm Ventures
2 deals together
Crowley
2 deals together
Export and Investment Fund
2 deals together
Lux Capital
2 deals together
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FAQ
What does Academy Securities invest in?
Academy Securities invests primarily in Artificial Intelligence, Drones and Big Data startups, most often at Series C and Post-IPO Debt stage. Most of the 3 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United States. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
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Who are the partners at Academy Securities?
The team at Academy Securities includes Chance Mims (Chairman & CEO), James Marks (Head of Geopolitical Strategy) and Phil McConkey (President; President). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.
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