Menu
Funds
Portfolio
Learn
About Us
Your Window Into the Innovation Economy
Blogs, Webinars and Podcasts covering technology, start-ups, and venture investing
Featured posts
Featured
5 Things To Make Sure You Know About Venture Capital and Alumni Ventures
Since our founding in 2014, we have onboarded more than 10,000 accredited investors into the venture capital asset class. Our investors are successful and used to being “top of the class.” They ask us smart questions. In my roles as Co-Founder and Chief Community Officer, part of my job is to educate prospective investors about this asset class and our offerings. Below are our top 5 items in response to a common question: “What should I know that I may not already be aware of?”
by Luke Antal
Featured
Inc. Magazine Honors Alumni Ventures as a Leading Founder-Friendly Investor for 2024
Alumni Ventures (AV), one of the world’s most active VC firms, is thrilled to be recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the Most Founder-Friendly Investors of 2024. This annual distinction by Inc. honors investment firms that prioritize providing the necessary capital and resources to help their portfolio companies thrive.
by Alumni Ventures
Fund
AV Fundraise
AV: AI & Robotics Fund
AV: Anti-Bias Fund
AV: Blockchain & Fintech Fund
AV: CIO Select Fund
AV: Deep Tech
AV: Doctors Innovate Fund
AV: Elite Engineering Fund
AV: Emerging Markets Fund
Foundation Fund
AV: Global Fund
AV: Growth Fund
AV: Healthtech
AV: Impact Fund
AV: Opportunity Fund
AV: Post-COVID Fund
AV: Seed Fund
AV: Social Impact Fund
AV: Sports Fund
AV: Total Access Fund
AV: U.S. Strategic Tech Fund
AV: Women's Fund
Brown: Waterman Ventures
BU & BC: Comm Ave Ventures
BYU: Provo Ventures
Carnegie Mellon: The Fence Ventures
Columbia: 116 Street Ventures
Cornell: Triphammer Ventures
Dartmouth: Green D Ventures
Duke: Towerview Ventures
GEF-AV Venture Capital Fund
Georgetown: Potomac Ventures
Georgia Tech: Fowler Street Ventures
Georgia: Arch View Ventures
Harvard: Yard Ventures
MIT: Castor Ventures
Northwestern: Purple Arch Ventures
Notre Dame: Two Lakes Ventures
NYU: Bleecker Street Ventures
Ohio State: Mirror Lake Ventures
Penn State: Allen Street Ventures
Penn: Chestnut Street Ventures
Princeton: Nassau Street Ventures
Purdue: Stadium Avenue Ventures
Stanford: Spike Ventures
Syndications
Texas A&M: Ring Ventures
U Chicago: Lakeshore Ventures
University of Texas: Congress Avenue Ventures
U Washington: Yoshino Ventures
UC Berkeley: Strawberry Creek Ventures
UCLA: Westwood Ventures
UNC: Franklin Street Ventures
University of Michigan: Arbor Street Ventures
USC: Expo Ventures
UVA: Emmet Street Ventures
Wisconsin: Bascom Ventures
Yale: Blue Ivy Ventures
Media type
Article
Podcast
Press Release
Video
Webinar
Topic
About AV
For Founders
Investment Insights and Trends
Startup and Founder Stories
VC 101
VC Masterclass
Sort by
Newest first
Oldest first
Sign Up
Webinar -
January 28th 2025
The Case for Sports Investment Part 2: An Interview with Malcolm Lemmons of Vetted Sports
Building on the insights from Part 1, discover how leading VCs approach sports as a distinct asset class within their portfolios.
by Alumni Ventures
Sign Up
Webinar -
February 27th 2025
Predicting Tomorrow’s Unicorns
Join us for an exclusive webinar, Predicting Tomorrow’s Unicorns: Insights from Y Combinator’s 2024 Focus Areas, hosted by Mike Collins, Founder and CEO of Alumni Ventures. As a seasoned venture capital leader, Mike will dive into Y Combinator’s most promising trends for 2024, shedding light on the sectors and strategies shaping the next generation of breakout startups.
by Alumni Ventures
Sign Up
Webinar -
February 11th 2025
MasterClass - How VC Think Part 1
Discover what it takes to think like a venture capitalist in this exclusive MasterClass, led by Alumni Ventures Founder and CEO Mike Collins. Drawing on decades of experience building and investing in successful startups, Mike will guide you through the mindset, strategies, and decision-making frameworks that define the world’s leading venture capitalists.
by Alumni Ventures
Sign Up
Webinar -
February 13th 2025
Chestnut Street Ventures Last Call
The deadline for Chestnut Street Ventures Fund 8 is around the corner and the team is beginning to deploy capital and build the portfolio. Join us for this live presentation as Managing Partner, Brian Keil, and Partner, Jonathan Meltzer, gives an overview of Chestnut Street Ventures and explains how the team constructs a fully diversified venture portfolio.
by Alumni Ventures
Sign Up
Webinar -
February 5th 2025
Congress Avenue Ventures Final Call
The deadline for Congress Avenue Ventures Fund 6 is around the corner and the team is beginning to deploy capital and build the portfolio. Join us for this live presentation as Managing Partner Rob Adams gives an overview of Congress Avenue Ventures and explains how the team constructs a fully diversified venture portfolio.
by Alumni Ventures
Sign Up
Webinar -
February 13th 2025
Towerview Ventures Portfolio Overview
Join our presentation to learn about Towerview Ventures. This is an excellent opportunity to meet the team and hear about their approach to investing in private-stage companies. This presentation will be led by Managing Partner Greg Baker.
by Alumni Ventures
January 14, 2025
Small Language Models: Why Smaller Can Mean Smarter for Tech Investors
The landscape of artificial intelligence is changing. For years, the industry has been captivated by Large Language Models (LLMs) — behemoth AI systems with massive datasets and billions of parameters. But there’s a seismic shift underway: Small Language Models (SLMs) are emerging as a smarter, more efficient alternative for businesses, and savvy investors are taking notice.
by Alim Giga
Sign Up
Webinar -
January 29th 2025
Welcome to the Bespoke Economy
Join us for an enlightening session with Alumni Ventures CEO Mike Collins and Venture Capitalist Naren Ramaswamy as we explore the emergence of the bespoke economy amidst the rise of AI and automation.
by Alumni Ventures
Sign Up
Webinar -
January 30th 2025
America’s Nuclear Renaissance: A $1 Trillion Opportunity in the Tech War with China
The race to dominate nuclear technology is more than just a competition; it’s a pivotal moment for America’s energy independence, national security, and technological leadership. Join us for an in-depth discussion on the $1.1 trillion nuclear market opportunity and how advancements like Small Modular Reactors and AI-enhanced systems are fueling a nuclear renaissance.
by Alumni Ventures
Sign Up
Webinar -
January 28th 2025
Turning Sci-Fi Dreams Into Investment Opportunities
Join Mike Collins, Founder and CEO of Alumni Ventures, for a fascinating exploration of how science fiction is shaping today’s investment landscape. With a career spanning decades in venture capital and a passion for connecting innovation with opportunity, Mike will share insights into the transformative technologies driving tomorrow’s economy.
by Alumni Ventures
Sign Up
Webinar -
February 13th 2025
Investing in the Sheconomy: The Power of Female-Founded Startups
Venture into the world of untapped potential with Alumni Ventures’ Women’s Fund team as we explore the powerful impact of female founders and leaders in the startup ecosystem. This webinar aims to shed light on the often underestimated opportunities in investing in women-led startups.
by Alumni Ventures
January 8, 2025
11 min read
America’s Nuclear Renaissance: A $1 Trillion Opportunity in the Tech War with China
The growing demand for AI technologies is pushing the need for more sustainable and reliable energy sources, with nuclear power emerging as a crucial solution for both energy and national security. With a projected $1.1 trillion market by 2035 and significant advancements in nuclear technology, such as small modular reactors and AI-enhanced systems, the U.S. is poised to lead a nuclear renaissance, benefiting from robust R&D infrastructure, a skilled workforce, and strong government support.
by Drew Wandzilak
1 of 109
Previous
Next