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March 13th 2025
Venture Titans: AV’s Top 20 Blockchain & Fintech Investments and What’s Next
Join Alumni Ventures CEO Mike Collins as we unveil the Blockchain 20, a curated list of the top blockchain portfolio companies shaping the future of finance, security, and digital infrastructure.
by Alumni Ventures
February 19, 2025
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Alumni Ventures Invests in HeronAI to Improve Data Analytics with Cutting-Edge AI Solutions
MANCHESTER, NH, FEBRUARY, 2025 — Alumni Ventures (AV), one of the world’s most active venture capital firms, is a proud investor in HeronAI. The company simplifies data-driven decisions with easy-to-use tools for dashboard generation, report creation, and seamless integration with third-party data sources like Salesforce and Google Analytics. AV is part of the company’s impressive investor syndicate alongside Techstars, MBA Ventures, and SBXi MIT — a joint fund backed by well-known VCs like Accel and General Catalyst to invest in spinouts from MIT’s Sandbox program.
by Alumni Ventures
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March 12th 2025
The Fence Ventures Final Call
The deadline for The Fence Ventures Fund 3 is around the corner and the team is beginning to deploy capital and build the portfolio. Join us for this live presentation as Managing Partner Brian Keil gives an overview of The Fence Ventures and explains how the team constructs a fully diversified venture portfolio.
by Alumni Ventures
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March 4th 2025
Beyond Touch: An AV Big Idea
The way we interact with technology is evolving beyond touch, unlocking new opportunities for innovation and investment.
by Alumni Ventures
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March 4th 2025
Asset Allocators: Why RIAs Must Think Beyond the Traditional and Stop Ignoring Bitcoin and VC
Traditional investment advisors continue to overlook Bitcoin and venture capital, missing key opportunities in today’s evolving financial landscape.
by Alumni Ventures
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March 11th 2025
Unicorn Hunting: Vertical AIs
Explore the cutting edge of industry-specific artificial intelligence in our exclusive Vertical AI webinar, designed to unveil how targeted AI innovations are reshaping entire sectors.
by Alumni Ventures
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March 11th 2025
She Leads: Inspiring Stories from Women Founders
Discover the inspiring journeys of visionary women entrepreneurs in our upcoming webinar, She Leads: Inspiring Stories from Women Founders.
by Alumni Ventures
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February 19th 2025
AV Equity Fundraise AMA
Join Mike Collins, Founder and CEO of Alumni Ventures, for an exclusive Ask Me Anything webinar on our 2025 equity raise. Mike will discuss your only opportunity in 2025 to own units in the AV Management Company — an investment that allows you to benefit indirectly from every successful deal in our portfolio with a single check.
by Alumni Ventures
February 7, 2025
Episode #93: Meet the Startup Revolutionizing B2B With Revenue Automation
In this this episode, Wesley Yiu interviewing Ali Hussain, CEO of Tabs, about how AI is revolutionizing B2B accounts receivable. Tabs uses AI-driven automation to accelerate payment collection, improve cash flow, and enhance revenue operations. Ali also shares his experience scaling Latch from seed to IPO, insights on fundraising, and the future of AI-native finance tools.
by Alumni Ventures
February 6, 2025
Episode #92 - Three Breakthroughs: A Survey of the AI Landscape
In this episode of the Alumni Ventures Tech Optimist Podcast, Mike Collins and Lucas Pasch explore three major AI breakthroughs. Chinese startup DeepSeek challenges OpenAI with a high-performing model on a smaller budget. The U.S. launches Project Stargate, a $500 billion AI initiative. OpenAI introduces Operator, an AI assistant that takes action, not just responds. Tune in as they discuss the global impact of these advancements.
by Alumni Ventures
February 5, 2025
Episode #91: Blue Flame Thinkers: Ernest Scheyder
In this Blue Flame Thinkers episode of the Alumni Ventures Tech Optimist Podcast, Drew Wandzilak sits down with award-winning journalist and author Ernest Scheyder to explore the high-stakes global battle for critical minerals. Scheyder shares insights from his book, The War Below, tackling supply chains, resource extraction, and energy security.
by Alumni Ventures
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February 27th 2025
Where VCs are Quietly Investing
Join Alumni Ventures Founder and CEO Mike Collins as he unveils the emerging sectors capturing the attention of top venture capitalists. In this exclusive webinar, you’ll gain insights into the strategies behind the industry’s most successful investments and learn where the next big opportunities are taking shape.
by Alumni Ventures
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