Webinar
Masterclass Live: The Art of Evaluating a Deal
Tune into an on-demand presentation hosted by CIO’s Mark Edwards and Andy Ervin, and Senior VP of Investor Relations, Hilary Ncala. In this session, you will discover the framework our team uses to evaluate promising startups, walk through the process, and learn how you, too, can invest in startups just like this through Alumni Ventures.
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Post Webinar Summary
In a recent masterclass for new investors, Hillary Ncala, Senior Vice President of Investor Relations at Alumni Ventures, introduced the session on evaluating startup deals using the company’s framework. The presentation included insights from Mark Edwards, Chief Investment Officer, and Andy Ervin, Deputy CIO, who shared their approach to deal evaluation, including their scorecard system and the importance of lead investors, execution metrics, and management team quality. The webinar also highlighted Alumni Ventures’ commitment to democratizing venture capital.
During this session, we will discuss:
- HomeUnderstanding the time horizon of venture investments
- HomePerforming due diligence and reviewing the typical types of materials available in a deal
- HomeWeighing some of the challenges, key risks, and how to factor those into the ultimate decision
- HomeTracking companies after investment and the purpose of portfolio monitoring
- HomeMore details about Alumni Ventures
Alumni Ventures is America’s largest venture capital firm for individual investors.
About Alumni Ventures
Top 20 VC Investors in North America (2024)
#1 Most Active Venture Firm in the U.S. (2023)
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World's Most Innovative Companies (2022)
Note: You must be accredited to invest in venture capital. Important disclosure information can be found at av-funds.com/disclosures.
About your presenters
Mark Edwards is the Chief Investment Officer at Alumni Ventures. A seasoned private equity executive who was an early investor in AV, Mark has served on the investment committees of Green D Ventures and Spike Ventures since inception. Mark has over 20 years of direct investing experience, having served in leadership roles at Five Peaks Capital Management, JLL Partners (~$4B of capital under management), and DLJ Merchant Banking Partners (~$10B of capital under management). He holds an AB with honors from Stanford University and an MBA with distinction from Tuck (Tuck Scholar).
Andy is Deputy Chief Investment Officer at Alumni Ventures, where he supports investment operations, analytics, and portfolio management. Previously, Andy held several executive roles at a VC-backed start-up in Boston called MiniLuxe, where he led finance and operations during a period of significant growth. Andy was also a consultant at The Parthenon Group and began his career as an actuary at the Liberty Mutual Group. Andy holds a bachelor’s degree from Penn State University and an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth.
Hilary is a demonstrated leader with a wealth of experience in nurturing exceptional customer experiences. As Senior Vice President of Investor Relations at Alumni Ventures, she has a keen understanding of client needs. Hilary joined AV in 2016, bringing a rich background in Financial Services, Program Management, and experienced leadership. She is highly skilled in building and developing teams. Her unwavering dedication and deep passion for customer experience is underscored by her emphasis on empathy, communication, and problem-solving. Hilary’s commitment lies in enhancing our investors’ journey, fostering engagement, and nurturing enduring relationships. Hilary graduated Summa Cum Laude from Fisher College with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management & Marketing.