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October 23, 2024
2 min read
Alumni Ventures Invests in Mantel to Revolutionize Carbon Capture with Molten Salt
Alumni Ventures (AV), one of the world’s most active venture capital firms, is a proud investor in Mantel. With its proprietary molten salt-based carbon capture technology, Mantel is poised to lead the charge in decarbonizing heavy industry and achieving large-scale carbon emission reductions. AV invested in the company’s $30 million Series A co-led by Shell Ventures and Eni Next, with participation from Engine Ventures, bp Ventures, New Climate Ventures, Hartree, Arosa Ventures, Vale Ventures, Newlab and MCJ Collective.
by Alumni Ventures
October 23, 2024
2 min read
Alumni Ventures Invests in Work & Mother to Improve Workplace Lactation Solutions
Alumni Ventures (AV), one of the world’s most active venture capital firms, is a proud investor in Work & Mother. The company provides amenities and technology that help mothers breastfeed in safe, well-equipped environments at their workplaces. AV invested in Work & Mother’s $3.5 million seed round led by Building Ventures, with participation from Artemis Fund, Claritas Capital, and Second Century Ventures.
by Alumni Ventures
October 23, 2024
14 min read
Evaluating Web3 Startups
Post the noise of memetokens and the drama of crypto company meltdowns making headlines, the hype bubble has finally popped. This has left a space where “irrational exuberance” has given way to a return of sense and sensibility. As the dust settles, the focus shifts from wild speculation to startups that are actually building sustainable innovations in Web3 — those with real value and not just flashy promises. Respected firms like McKinsey, BlackRock, and even Disney are recognizing the potential of this space, with reports and initiatives that underscore the transformative potential of blockchain technology. Now is the time to look beyond the headlines and see the opportunity in this evolving landscape, where the true builders are laying the foundations for the next era of the digital economy.
by Sophia Zhao
October 23, 2024
2 min read
Episode #65: Meet the Startup Bringing Lactation Suites to the Modern Office
In this Meet the Startup episode of the Alumni Ventures Tech Optimist Podcast, Ron Levin, Managing Partner at Alumni Ventures, sits down with Abbey Donnell, the founder and CEO of Work & Mother. They discuss how Work & Mother is reshaping the modern workplace by providing fully equipped lactation suites that help companies meet legal requirements while supporting working mothers.
by Alumni Ventures
October 22, 2024
9 min read
The Power & Promise of AI in Financial Services
In the ever-changing world of financial services, AI and related technologies are revolutionizing operations and legal strategies, and as both General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer of a forward-thinking venture capital platform, I’m actively navigating their profound impact on industry regulations and relationships with external legal firms.
by Michael Phillips
October 18, 2024
2 min read
Episode #64: Meet the Startup Revolutionizing Carbon Capture
In this Meet the Startup episode of the Alumni Ventures Tech Optimist Podcast, we dive into the innovative world of carbon capture with Cameron Halliday, co-founder and CEO of Mantel. Joined by Alumni Ventures Managing Partner Chris Sklarin, Cameron discusses Mantel’s groundbreaking technology that leverages molten salt-based materials to capture CO2 emissions from industrial sources like cement and steel plants.
by Alumni Ventures
October 18, 2024
2 min read
How do you stay open-minded?
How do leaders stay open-minded in a world full of opinions and decisions? This conversation explores personal strategies for maintaining openness and balancing diverse perspectives. Watch the full video to uncover insights you won’t want to miss.
by Alumni Ventures
October 17, 2024
2 min read
Alumni Ventures Invests in StatusPRO to Enhance the Athlete Experience Through XR
Alumni Ventures (AV), one of the world’s most active venture capital firms, is a proud investor in StatusPRO. The company creates sports video games featuring 3D player simulations experienced through a VR headset. AV recently invested in StatusPRO’s $20 million Series A led by GV (Google Ventures), with participation from Dream Sports, Minnesota Vikings Owners Mark & Zygi Wilf’s Wise Ventures, JDS Sports, Main Street Advisors, Haslam Sports Group, LeBron James, Drake, and Maverick Carter.
by Alumni Ventures
October 17, 2024
2 min read
Alumni Ventures Invests in BistroCat to Improve Pet Care with AI-Powered Innovation
Alumni Ventures (AV), one of the world’s most active venture capital firms, is a proud investor in BistroCat. The company has developed an AI-powered wet cat food feeder that offers a unique, hassle-free solution to feline feeding while helping to improve pet health. AV is part of BistroCat’s impressive investor syndicate, including other established investors like NQV8.
by Alumni Ventures
October 15, 2024
3 min read
Unlocking Tomorrow: 8 Investment Opportunities Most People Might Be Overlooking
As investors, we all strive to stay ahead of the curve, anticipating market shifts before they become mainstream trends. But what if the real gems aren’t in the buzzworthy sectors grabbing headlines today? What if the most lucrative opportunities lie hidden beneath the radar, waiting for those with the foresight to spot them early?
by Alumni Ventures
October 15, 2024
2 min read
Alumni Ventures Invests in Astro Mechanica to Pioneer the Future of Air Travel
Alumni Ventures (AV), one of the world’s most active venture capital firms, is a proud investor in cutting-edge aerospace startup Astro Mechanica. The company is developing next-gen propulsion technology to make affordable, high-speed, on-demand flights a reality, redefining global travel. Alumni Ventures is part of Astro Mechanica’s impressive investor syndicate, including Andreessen Horowitz, Lowercarbon, YC, Pioneer Fund, and Dolby Family Ventures.
by Alumni Ventures
October 15, 2024
2 min read
Episode #63: Meet the Start-Up at the Center of the Voice-Computer Revolution
In the Alumni Ventures Tech Optimist Podcast, host Naren Ramaswamy interviews Tanay Kothari, CEO of Wispr AI, about the transformative potential of their AI-powered voice dictation platform, Flow. They discuss how Flow aims to enhance communication by making technology more intuitive and efficient, paving the way for a screenless future in human-computer interaction.
by Alumni Ventures
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