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December 13th 2023
How to Invest in Congress Avenue Ventures
Watch this on-demand presentation about Congress Avenue Ventures, Alumni Ventures’ fund for Texas alumni and friends of the community. The discussion was led by Congress Avenue Ventures Managing Partner Rob Adams and is open to all alumni and friends of the University of Texas.
by Alumni Ventures
October 16, 2023
2 min read
VC 101: Private Equity vs. Venture Capital
Do you know the difference between private equity and venture capital? In this episode of VC 101, Chief Community Officer Luke Antal discusses the key differences between these alternative asset classes.
by Luke Antal
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December 14th 2023
VC Playbook: Spike Ventures and the Math of Venture Portfolios
Join us for a presentation about Spike Ventures, Alumni Ventures’ fund for Stanford alumni and friends of the community. The webinar was led by Managing Partner Todd McIntyre and is open to all alumni and friends of Stanford. During this presentation, we examined the numbers behind the venture capital industry and explained how individual investors can access this asset class. Watch on-demand below.
by Alumni Ventures
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November 16th 2023
Spike Ventures: How We Evaluate Deals
Watch this on-demand presentation about Spike Ventures, Alumni Ventures’ fund for Stanford alumni and friends of the community. In this session, you’ll discover how to evaluate a deal, walk through the process our own investment team uses to invest in promising startups, and learn how you, too, can invest in startups just like this through Spike Ventures. The discussion was led by Spike Ventures Managing Partner Todd McIntyre and is open to all alumni and friends of Stanford.
by Alumni Ventures
October 11, 2023
1 min read
One Startup to Know: Inkbit
Welcome to One Startup to Know. This series examines some of AV’s most impactful and innovative portfolio companies that exemplify our investment ethos. Today we’re showcasing Inkbit, the developer of a multi-material 3D printing system for advanced additive manufacturing backed by established industry partners like 3M.
by Alumni Ventures
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January 23rd 2024
VC LIVE!: The OZEMPIC® Trade: How Venture Investors Weigh the Impact of GLP-1 Drugs
Around the water cooler, on any news website, and in social media forums, you’re bound to find buzz about Ozempic and a new class of weight-loss drugs. Beyond being the focus of medical and cultural attention, economists and investors are weighing in on this topic.
by Alumni Ventures
October 4, 2023
1 min read
Your Personalized News Feed
Now available in your Investor Portal, the Personalized News Feed is a custom and curated source of news on the portfolio companies that are in your various venture fund portfolios.
by Luke Antal
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November 29th 2023
Green D Ventures: How We Evaluate Deals
Watch this on-demand 40-minute presentation hosted by the Green D Ventures team. In this session, you’ll discover how to evaluate a deal, walk through the process our own investment team uses to invest in promising startups, and learn how you, too, can invest in startups just like this through Green D Ventures.
by Alumni Ventures
October 4, 2023
2 min read
5 Visionary Space Tech Companies in AV’s Portfolio
Advances in aerospace technology are enabling transformative human achievements, from circumnavigating the globe in an hour to building a replacement for the International Space Station. According to McKinsey, the global space market is projected to reach $1 trillion by 2030, with the number of active satellites in orbit expected to triple within the next decade.* See below to read about some of our portfolio companies that are contributing to this astronomical growth potential.
by Alumni Ventures
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November 9th 2023
Inside the Semiconductor Showdown: A Conversation with Chip War Author Chris Miller
It has been said that microchips are the new oil—the scarce resource on which the modern world depends. Virtually everything—from missiles to microwaves—runs on chips, including cars, smartphones, the stock market, and even the electric grid. This webinar has already taken place. Watch it on-demand below.
by Alumni Ventures
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November 14th 2023
How to Invest with Castor Ventures
Watch this on-demand presentation about Castor Ventures, Alumni Ventures’ fund for MIT alumni and friends of the community. The discussion was led by Castor Ventures Managing Partners Chris Sklarin and Cainon Coates and is open to all alumni and friends of MIT.
by Alumni Ventures
September 26, 2023
7 min read
Seeds of Change: The Advantage of Investing in Companies at Their Earliest Stages
Investing in a startup can be exciting and rewarding. In this article, we examine different ways you can invest in early-stage companies — and which might be the best option for you. Along the way, we’ll define some common terms and concepts that investors in startups will likely encounter, like “pre-seed,” “seed,” and “angel investor.” We’ll also share insights from experts at Alumni Ventures about ways to approach seed investing and how they evaluate investment opportunities.
by Alumni Ventures
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