AlphaFunds.com debuts with flagship project Alpha Aerospace to drive next-generation aerospace technologies
ODESSA, FL / ACCESS Newswire / June 13, 2025 / J.D. Russell, Blue Origin astronaut and serial entrepreneur in real estate investment and management, announces the official launch of Alpha Funds (AlphaFunds.com), a visionary investment platform dedicated to advancing frontier technologies. The firm's inaugural initiative, Alpha Aerospace (AlphaAero.com), aims to accelerate innovation in the aerospace sector with a mission aligned closely to Russell's own journey and values shaped during his time with Blue Origin.
JD Russell announces the official launch of Alpha Funds (AlphaFunds.com), a visionary investment platform dedicated to advancing frontier technologies.
Russell was a crew member on Blue Origin's New Shepard 8th human spaceflight, following in the footsteps of pioneering figures such as Jeff Bezos, William Shatner, Michael Strahan, and Wally Funk. His experience aboard New Shepard ignited a renewed commitment to advancing humanity's role in space and inspired the creation of Alpha Funds.
Alpha Funds will serve as a catalyst for investing in early- and growth-stage companies pushing the boundaries of aerospace, space exploration, and related high-tech industries. With Russell's deep experience in business and spaceflight, the fund seeks to provide not only capital but strategic guidance to bold ventures aiming to reshape humanity's future in the skies and beyond.
"Space changed my perspective," said J.D. Russell, Founder and CEO of Alpha Funds. "Alpha Funds is a platform for those who believe that investing in the edge of innovation isn't just financially smart-it's our responsibility. With Alpha Aerospace, we're starting with what I know best: space, flight, and the frontier spirit."
Alpha Aerospace, the fund's first flagship project, will focus on backing breakthrough aerospace technologies, launch systems, propulsion innovations, and next-generation spacecraft. The initiative reflects a commitment to a long-term vision of making space more accessible, sustainable, and economically viable to build a future where millions live and work in space.
Russell, who has founded and scaled multiple successful software companies and real estate management companies, brings a unique blend of entrepreneurial acumen, operational discipline, and mission-driven passion to the venture capital world.
For more information on Alpha Funds, visit www.AlphaFunds.com
To learn more about Alpha Aerospace, visit www.AlphaAero.com
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