America 2030
6-year secondary fund investing in defence, energy, security and AI.
$ 50 million Fund II Key features:
Focuses on America, with European opportunities
Targets scaleups, Series B+ start-ups with strong growth
Deploys $1-3.5 million tickets across approximately 15 companies
Fund I track record in Defence, Energy, Security and AI: TVPI 2.39, 2.2x better than the Carta 2020 Vintage.
focus
🛡️ Autonomous Defence Systems: Driving innovation in unmanned technologies and next- generation military capabilities
🔋 Energy Security: Advancing nuclear, renewable energy, and grid modernization solutions to ensure sustainable and resilient infrastructure
🔒 Cybersecurity: Protecting critical digital and physical assets from evolving threats
🤖 Data Infrastructure and AI: Investing in data ecosystems, AI platforms, and predictive intelligence to power the future of technology and national competitiveness
Strategy
🛡️ Defence: Persistent $1T+ military budgets sustain demand for defence tech and manufacturing. 4-5% CAGR (From $985B → $1.2T+).
🔋 Renewable + Nuclear + Storage: IRA & CHIPS Act funds peak (2025-2030), driving large-scale energy infrastructure. 6-8% CAGR (From $1.5T → $2T+).
🔒 Cybersecurity: Becoming a national priority, accelerating public and private investment. 10% CAGR (From $250B → $350B+).
🤖 AI: Rapid AI advancements fuel defence, automation, and cybersecurity innovation. 20-25% CAGR (From $800B → $1.5T+).
Pipeline as of March 2025
Meet the Team
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Ally L Withney
Ally is a recognized expert in the fields of green chemistry, renewable materials, agriculture, and industrial biotechnology. She is the founder at Fermentum, as well as a licensed attorney and former investment advisor; Ally holds a JD in International Law from Haub School of Law at Pace University.
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Eva Cassman
Eva led analytical teams at Forvis Mazars, EY-Parthenon, and Jacobs, specializing in counterterrorism and global risk management. She holds an MS in Emergency Management and Homeland Security from the University of Arizona and a BA in International Affairs from the University of Georgia.
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Maksim Sonin
Maksim is a Stanford Sloan Fellow, he holds an MS in Management from Stanford Graduate School of Business, a PhD in Engineering from the Scientific Research Institute of Natural Gases and Gas Technologies, and an MS in Finance. His expertise spans fossil and low-carbon fuels and sustainable energy.
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Zaheer Ali
Zaheer is a Managing Partner at New Space Finance and a Professor of Practice at Thunderbird School of Global Management, with previous roles at Hewlett Packard, ThinkOrbital, and Space Railway. He holds an MA in Global Management from Thunderbird and a BA in Physics from the University of California.
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Frederik Zarghetta
Frederik specializes in cybersecurity and risk mitigation, with experience as an Information System Security Officer in the Air Force and cyber conscription in the Navy and Army. He holds multiple certifications, including Cisco, Splunk, and BlueTeam.
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Edoardo Zarghetta
Founder and GP at IPO CLUB and America 2030, he has held key roles at Danske Bank, MUFG, and Credit Suisse. He has a BA in Political Sciences from La Sapienza, an MBA from Edinburgh Business School and an MSc in Energy from Heriot-Watt.
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The AMERICA2030 team combines decades of experience in venture capital, defense, and energy, uniquely positioning us to capitalize on transformative industry shifts. We have a strong track record of investment in venture backed startup via primary and secondary transactions.
Our Board of advisors has relationships with key players in aerospace, energy and security and provide unique insights into dual-use technologies. In energy, we’ve had an extensive knowledge of energy generation, transmission and storage.
