Webinar
Exclusive Opportunity: How & Why to Participate in the GEF-Alumni Ventures VC Fund
Join us for an exclusive webinar hosted by Ludwig Schulze, Managing Partner at Alumni Ventures, where we introduce the GEF-AV Venture Capital Fund designed specifically for members of the Greenwich Economic Forum.
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Post Webinar Summary
Managing Partner, Ludwig Schulze, and guest Bruce from the Greenwich Economic Forum introduced their new collaboration, the Greenwich Economic Forum Alumni Ventures Fund. The fund aims to provide exclusive venture capital opportunities to the Greenwich Economic Forum community by investing alongside established venture firms such as Sequoia and Andreessen Horowitz. Schulze highlighted the importance of diversifying investments across sectors, stages, and geography, emphasizing the fund’s focus on working directly with founders and leveraging the broader Greenwich network for deal sourcing and portfolio support. They also discussed venture capital’s historical performance and uncorrelated nature with public markets, positioning it as a valuable asset class for long-term portfolios. The session outlined practical investment details, including minimum commitments, fee structures, and timelines, with a January 31, 2024, deadline for this first fund vintage. The presenters encouraged early participation, offering fee reductions and potential tax advantages through qualified small business exemptions.
As America’s largest venture capital firm for individual investors, Alumni Ventures oversees over 40 funds, including the GEF-AV Fund, which aims to harness the collective strength of our exceptional community. Our co-investment strategy sets us apart, giving you access to high-quality, vetted deals alongside top-tier VC firms like Sequoia, Andreessen Horowitz, and Google Ventures. With over $1.3 billion raised, a top-quartile performance, and more than 1,400 portfolio companies, we empower investors to capitalize on unique opportunities in the venture landscape.
Why Watch
- HomeDiscover how the GEF-AV Fund aligns with your investment goals.
- HomeLearn about our proven track record and top-performing investment strategies.
- HomeNetwork with fellow investors and gain insights from industry leaders.
Don’t miss the chance to explore how you can be part of this exciting venture! Alumni Ventures is America’s largest venture capital firm for individual investors.
About your presenter
Ludwig has been on all sides of venture — as an entrepreneur, corporate buyer of ventures, and venture capitalist. Before Alumni Ventures, he experienced the daily realities of entrepreneurship as Founder and CEO of a mobile payments venture that served over 12 million people. Earlier, at a Fortune 100 telecommunications manufacturer (Nokia), he held general manager and business development roles that included investing in and acquiring venture-backed businesses. His first experience in venture capital was with an $800 million global fund that focused on enterprise and mobile software both before and after the dot.com crash. Ludwig began his career as a strategy consultant with the Boston Consulting Group. He has a BA from Brown University and an MBA from Columbia. He lives in NYC with his wife and 2 teenagers.