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November 8th 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
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November 16th 2023
Masterclass Live! How Chestnut Street Ventures Evaluates a Deal
Watch this on-demand presentation hosted by Chestnut Street Managing Partners Brian Keil and Jonathan Meltzer. 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 Chestnut Street Ventures.
by Alumni Ventures
September 19, 2023
1 min read
AVTV: Pattern
AVTV spotlights Alumni Ventures’ portfolio companies sharing their stories and asks with our community. This episode features Pattern, a digital-first wealth management platform with personalized, human-led financial advice.
by Alumni Ventures
September 19, 2023
1 min read
AVTV: PathMatch
AVTV spotlights Alumni Ventures’ portfolio companies sharing their stories and asks with our community. This episode features PathMatch, an app designed to help high school and college students navigate their career choices.
by Alumni Ventures
September 18, 2023
1 min read
One Startup to Know: Rwazi
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 Rwazi, which provides Global 1000 companies with rich, reliable market data to help expand their businesses in Africa’s fast-growing consumer market.
by Alumni Ventures
September 18, 2023
4 min read
Alumni Ventures’ Impact on Our Seed-Stage Portfolio Companies
Alumni Ventures has served as a value-add partner for all 1,200+ companies we’ve invested in, whether they’re seeking their first checks or laying the groundwork for an IPO. Read about the impact we are having on our seed and pre-seed portfolio companies in their own words. In many cases, we’ve leveraged the expertise of Alumni Ventures’ ~50 investing professionals and our network of more than 600,000 community members to help them scale into promising, later-stage companies. We have since been invited by some of them to invest in additional financing rounds.
by Alumni Ventures
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October 18th 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
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October 17th 2023
Yard Ventures Last Call
With the deadline for investing in this year’s Yard Ventures Fund 8 right around the corner, watch this on-demand discussion with Managing Partner Michael Madden. Hear an overview of the fund, and learn how the team builds a fully diversified venture portfolio.
by Alumni Ventures
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October 17th 2023
Last Call: Purple Arch Ventures Fund 7
The deadline for Purple Arch Ventures Fund 7 is around the corner, and the team is beginning to deploy capital and build the portfolio. Watch this on-demand presentation led by Managing Partner David Beazley, Senior Associate Rachael Ferm, and Principal Lucas Pasch. Hear about some of the investments already made by Purple Arch Ventures Fund 7 and how they will continue to build a fully diversified venture portfolio.
by Alumni Ventures
September 14, 2023
3 min read
Unstructured: Making Data AI-Ready
Many academics, tech luminaries, and entrepreneurs believe that we are in the midst of an unprecedented artificial intelligence (AI) revolution, some arguing that the development of AI could rival the discovery of electricity. While history and hindsight will determine the scale of this technological leap forward, established tech giants and startups alike have embraced the technology.
by Alumni Ventures
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October 11th 2023
Final Call: How to Invest in Ring Ventures
The deadline for Ring Ventures Fund 3 is around the corner, and the team is beginning to deploy capital and build the portfolio. Watch this on-demand presentation to hear about some of the investments already made by Ring Ventures Fund 3 and learn how Managing Partner Rob Adams and the team will continue to build a fully diversified venture portfolio.
by Alumni Ventures
September 13, 2023
The Top 100 Universities That Produce the Most Founders and Startups
PitchBook’s annual University Rankings measure the number of alumni from top colleges and universities who’ve launched venture-backed startups. Alumni Ventures has dedicated funds for more than 30 of the schools on this year’s rankings, including nine of the top 10 on the undergraduate list.
by Alumni Ventures
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