Aero X Ventures Launches AXV Fund II to Invest in Deep-Tech Venture Opportunities in Aviation, Aerospace & Defense with Seabury Capital as Anchor Investor
NEW YORK – March 30, 2026 – Aero X Ventures (“AXV”) announced the launch of AXV Fund II, targeting $100 million in LP commitments anchored by Seabury Capital Ventures LLC, an affiliate of Seabury Capital Group (“Seabury”).
AXV Fund II’s investment thesis centers on identifying and supporting early-stage, deep-tech venture opportunities across Aviation, Aerospace & Defense, focusing on investments in companies providing the foundational layers on which these industries depend: infrastructure, power systems, logistics networks, autonomous platforms, and the compute layers that underpin them all.
“AXV Fund II affords Seabury’s global team an extraordinary opportunity to establish a deep and long-term relationship with AXV’s investment professionals to take full advantage of the investment landscape across Aviation, Aerospace & Defense,” said John E. Luth, Chairman, President & CEO of Seabury Capital Group.
The fund benefits from Seabury’s 30-year track record of Aviation, Aerospace & Defense relationships, capital markets expertise, and a distinguished history advising governments and industry clients worldwide, as well as from AXV’s track record of specialized early-stage venture investing in next-generation technologies.
“Partnering with Seabury is a pivotal milestone in AXV’s journey,” said Kyle Mounts, Managing Partner of Aero X Ventures. “By combining our specialized venture focus and deep roots in one of the most dynamic and innovative ecosystems in the world with Seabury’s unparalleled access and strategic insight, we are building the cornerstone of an enduring value-creation strategy for both firms.”
