About Us

Aro is a small, collaborative investment firm based in Austin. Each year we back a handful of early stage companies working to harness deep tech for commercial markets. 

We Look For

We invest primarily in cybersecurity, machine learning security and advanced computing but we evaluate deep tech companies across many sectors and technologies.

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How We Operate

We invest at the earliest signs of traction, which typically means pre-seed and seed. Historically, we have worked with companies that have already identified reputable lead investors. In addition to capital, we provide portfolio companies with exclusive access to our Platform. 

Our Platform

Our Platform connects portfolio companies with real, non-dilutive, cash and actively develops long term relationships with federal customers. We take a data driven approach to building winning government proposals. Our acquisition experts are high touch and hands on, becoming an integral extension of a company’s go-to-market strategy. We are especially strong within our investment verticals and have built accelerated on-ramps in these areas.

Announcements

Aro Invests in Silent Push

February 29, 2024

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Aro Invests in HiddenLayer

February 14, 2024

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HiddenLayer Awarded Contract to Secure Government AI Systems

October 24, 2023

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BlueQubit Selected for DARPA’s IMPAQT Program

October 23, 2023

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HiddenLayer Announces $50M Series A

September 19, 2023

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