Alpha Funds
Alpha Funds is a privately-held American investment firm based in Tampa, Florida. It was incorporated in June 2025 by the entrepreneur and astronaut James "J.D." Russell to serve as a venture capital platform for companies in the aerospace and space technology sectors.[1][2]
History
Alpha Funds was founded by James “J.D.” Russell, a former federal law enforcement game warden and technology entrepreneur who flew as a crew member aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard sub-orbital mission NS-28 on November 22, 2024.[3][4]
Alpha Funds LLC was registered in Florida in June 2025. Following its formation, the firm announced its first thematic vehicle, Alpha Aerospace, which focuses on start-ups in propulsion, launch support, and in-orbit manufacturing.[1]
Operations
Alpha Funds operates as an early-stage venture capital investor. The firm has a wholly owned subsidiary, AlphaAero, which functions as a corporate venturing arm to source and co-invest in aerospace deals.[5]
The firm’s investment focus includes launch-system components, advanced propulsion, and on-orbit servicing technologies.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Bramlett, Virginia (June 13, 2025). "Alpha Funds Aims to Revolutionize Aerospace and Space Exploration". The Financial Analyst.
- ↑ "Go4Liftoff - James Russell". Go4Liftoff.
- ↑ "Blue Origin completes 28th mission – SatNews". news.satnews.com.
- ↑ "Blue Origin Astronaut". June 13, 2025.
- ↑ "Alphaaero investment portfolio | PitchBook". pitchbook.com.
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