Webinar

An Introduction to Bascom Ventures Fund 8

Join Alumni Ventures Managing Partner Greg Baker and Senior Principal Keaton Nankivil for an exclusive introduction to Bascom Ventures Fund 8—your opportunity to invest in a diversified portfolio of high-potential startups.

In this webinar, we’ll explore our investment approach, discuss recent portfolio highlights, and share insights into the venture capital landscape.

Whether you’re a returning investor or new to venture investing, this session will provide a comprehensive overview of how Bascom Ventures builds and manages a high-quality fund. Learn how we identify promising startups, navigate market trends, and position our portfolio for long-term success. Don’t miss this chance to hear directly from our team and get your questions answered.

Why Attend?

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    Fund Overview: Gain a clear understanding of Bascom Ventures Fund 8 and its investment strategy.
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    Investment Process: Learn how we source, evaluate, and support high-growth startups.
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    Market Insights: Discover key trends shaping venture capital and early-stage investing.

Reserve your spot today to explore this unique investment opportunity. Alumni Ventures is America’s largest venture capital firm for individual investors.

About your presenters

Greg Baker
Greg Baker

Managing Partner, Bascom Ventures & Towerview Ventures

Greg has been a Managing Partner with Alumni Ventures since 2017. He is the Founder of Bascom Ventures and runs Towerview Ventures and has made more than 100 investments as a member of Alumni Ventures. These investments include: American Gene Technologies, SHINE Medical, Mission Bio, Axiom Space, Matchwell, and many others. Prior to joining AV, Greg was a highly accomplished executive with experience in corporate leadership, business development, startups, M&A, strategic planning, and more. He spent much of his career growing businesses in the electrical products, packaging, and chemical industries. Greg has a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin (’86) and an MBA from the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University (’91).

Keaton Nankivil
Keaton Nankivil

Senior Principal, Bascom Ventures

Keaton has spent his career focused on high-level teamwork. A proud Wisconsin Basketball alumnus, he started his career playing professional basketball in Europe. He played for and led teams in competitions across Europe, including stops in Germany, Spain, Latvia and Italy. When he returned from overseas, his career focus shifted to the entrepreneurial ecosystem. He has worked with both institutional and corporate venture teams and completed and MBA with a focus on entrepreneurship. He holds a BS in kinesiology from UW-Madison and an MBA from the Nicholas Center for Corporate Finance and Investment Banking from the Wisconsin School of Business.

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