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Inside Franklin Street Ventures: Fund Update & Future Investment Prospects

Join Keaton Nankivil, Senior Associate, and Dan Burns, Senior Partner at Alumni Ventures, for an exclusive update on Franklin Street Ventures—our investment approach, recent portfolio developments, and the exciting opportunities ahead.

In this webinar, we’ll explore how our team is navigating today’s venture landscape, backing high-potential startups across industries, and positioning the fund for future success. Whether you’re an existing investor or considering participation, this session will provide valuable insights into our strategy and outlook. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from our investment team and get your questions answered.

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    Fund Performance: Get the latest updates on Franklin Street Ventures' portfolio and investment activity.
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    Market Insights: Learn how we’re identifying opportunities in today’s evolving venture capital environment.
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    Future Outlook: Gain perspective on where the fund is headed and upcoming investment prospects.

Secure your spot today for this exclusive discussion. Alumni Ventures is America’s largest venture capital firm for individual investors.

About your presenters

Keaton Nankivil
Keaton Nankivil

Senior Associate, Franklin Street 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.

Dan Burns
Dan Burns

Senior Partner, Franklin Street Ventures

Dan is a Senior Partner with Alumni Ventures in the Boston Office. He has over 27 years of experience working with accredited investors in public markets. The majority of his career has been spent with families developing and implementing financial plans. Dan is a graduate of Bates College in Lewiston, Maine where he received his Bachelors Degree in History and captained both the indoor and outdoor track teams.

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