Inc. Magazine Honors Alumni Ventures as a Leading Founder-Friendly Investor for 2024
The annual list highlights investment firms that offer more than just capital to their portfolio companies
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.
Inc.‘s selection process emphasizes firms that actively engage with and support their portfolio companies, drawing on feedback from founders and data-driven assessments of each firm’s impact. Alumni Ventures’ placement on the list highlights its industry-leading value to founders through its network, collaborative approach, and commitment to the growth of each portfolio company.
Alumni Ventures, renowned for its dynamic, founder-centric approach, has consistently been a partner of choice for entrepreneurs seeking strategic support beyond traditional capital. Recognized for its fast, flexible co-investment model, AV combines the power of its extensive 750,000+ member network with responsive, tailored assistance for portfolio companies.* The firm is committed to helping founders expand connections, access talent, and secure additional capital.
“Our co-investment model allows us to partner closely with other established VCs, creating additional value for our founders,” said AV Founder and CEO Mike Collins. “Being named a Founder-Friendly Investor by Inc. validates our distinct approach and the importance we place on relationships that help companies grow.”
“Our co-investment model allows us to partner closely with other established VCs, creating additional value for our founders.”
Alumni Ventures’ national, unified investing engine is powered by ~40 full-time, seasoned investing professionals. Their extensive founder and funder experience and broad personal networks help maintain a robust deal pipeline for AV, which has invested in 1,400+ unique portfolio companies. Post-investment, AV collaborates with founders to provide a wide array of services:
Alumni Ventures’ CEO Services
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AV Experts
Seek advice from a network of experts in various fields. - Home
Capital Finder
Identify and connect with potential investors. - Home
CEO Spotlight
Present your company to Alumni Ventures' community. - Home
AV Media
Amplify your brand through Alumni Ventures' media channels. - Home
Test Drive
Practice your investor pitch with expert feedback. - Home
Board Search
Find independent board members from Alumni Ventures’ network. - Home
Spirits & Startups
Partner on events with support from Alumni Ventures. - Home
Mentor Match
Arrange 1:1 coaching sessions with experienced mentors. - Home
CEO Desks
Access workspace in major U.S. venture hubs while traveling.
“We believe that founders benefit most when they have access to a powerful support system,” said Mark D. Edwards, Chief Investment Officer at Alumni Ventures. “This recognition is a testament to our ongoing commitment to facilitating connections and providing services that matter most.”
“Founders benefit most when they have access to a powerful support system.”
Alumni Ventures continues to seek partnerships with visionary founders, delivering resources, connections, and a track record of successful co-investments to support and accelerate the next wave of innovative businesses.
About Alumni Ventures
Alumni Ventures offers accredited individuals access to professional-grade venture capital, a key asset class missing from the portfolios of many sophisticated investors. Since 2014, AV has raised $1.3+ billion from 10,000+ investors and backed 1,400+ unique portfolio companies. AV is a top 20 VC firm in North America according to CB Insights and the #1 most active VC firm in the U.S., and #3 most active in the world, according to PitchBook’s 2022 and 2023 rankings. AV has won awards from Inc. Magazine, Fast Company, Benzinga, and the US FinTech Awards. AV funds are private, for-profit, and not affiliated with or sanctioned by any school.
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*AV’s community is the sum of investors, social media followers, and persons opted-in to AV marketing.