Webinar
Masterclass: Sourcing and Due Diligencing Groq
Join Alumni Ventures CEO and Founder Mike Collins for an exclusive masterclass detailing how our team sourced, evaluated, and ultimately invested in Groq, one of the most compelling companies in the AI hardware space.
In this behind-the-scenes session, Mike will walk through the sourcing process, the key diligence criteria used, and why Groq stood out in a competitive landscape. You’ll gain valuable insight into how venture capitalists assess early-stage opportunities and make high-conviction investment decisions.
Whether you’re an investor eager to understand our process or someone curious about how top-tier startups get funded, this webinar will deliver practical takeaways and real-world context. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to learn how a major deal comes together from start to finish.
Why Attend?
- HomeDeal Breakdown: Get an inside look at the full sourcing and diligence process behind our investment in Groq.
- HomeVC Best Practices: Learn how top venture firms assess high-growth startups in competitive markets.
- HomeReal-World Insights: Hear directly from Mike Collins about what it takes to back a breakout company.
About your presenter
Mike has been involved in almost every facet of venturing, from angel investing to venture capital, new business and product launches, and innovation consulting. He is the CEO of Alumni Ventures and launched AV’s first alumni fund, Green D Ventures, where he oversaw the portfolio as Managing Partner and is now Managing Partner Emeritus. Mike is a serial entrepreneur who has started multiple companies, including Kid Galaxy, Big Idea Group (partially owned by WPP), and RDM. He began his career at VC firm TA Associates. He holds an undergraduate degree in Engineering Science from Dartmouth and an MBA from Harvard Business School.