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March 8, 2023
Ring Ventures Fund Update 2023
We are preparing to launch Ring Ventures Fund 3 in May and look forward to building another diversified venture portfolio. In the meantime, check below for a note from Larry Warnock (’83) about his new role as Managing Partner Emeritus. We also share a video introducing Managing Partner Rob Adams, details on our upcoming investor-only webinar, and investment highlights from Ring’s first two vintages.
by Alumni Ventures
March 8, 2023
2 min read
SourceDay: Superior Shipping Solution
Alumni Ventures portfolio company SourceDay is helping companies better manage their online supply performance by accelerating enterprise resource planning (ERP) and improving on-time delivery. SourceDay’s order management platform automates order requests by replacing emails, spreadsheets, and phone calls with cloud software alternatives — ultimately allowing companies to better manage changes without disrupting production, planning, or payment.
by Alumni Ventures
March 8, 2023
3 min read
Venus Aerospace: Making Super-Fast Air Travel Cheaper and More Efficient
Alumni Ventures portfolio company Venus Aerospace is combining the capabilities of space technology with applications here on Earth. The company focuses on the latest rocket technologies (hypersonics) for use in revolutionary airframes to improve global travel, enabling passengers to travel more quickly and efficiently.
by Alumni Ventures
March 5, 2023
1 min read
AVTV: Swing Therapeutics
AVTV features Swing Therapeutics, a developer of evidence-backed services and treatments to help people with chronic illnesses live better lives, starting with fibromyalgia. AVTV videos feature Alumni Ventures’ portfolio companies sharing their stories and asks with our community.
by Alumni Ventures
March 4, 2023
2 min read
OneRail: Delivery Orchestration Platform
Online ordering has become a societal norm. With the click of a button, a jacket from France, a vase from Italy, or simply groceries from your nearby supermarket can be delivered right to your doorstep. While this luxury has many benefits for both businesses and consumers — increased revenue, broad customer reach, access to different cultural items, etc. — it also increases the need for faster and more efficient transportation services. Long-distance shipments in particular often require multiple modes of transport, such as air and sea travel.
by Alumni Ventures
March 3, 2023
3 min read
Koala Health: One-Stop-Shop for Pet Healthcare
Though there are plenty of dollars flowing into the sector, the pet healthcare experience remains outdated and cumbersome. Alumni Ventures’ portfolio company Koala Health is building a modern one-stop-shop for pet healthcare, starting with a mobile-first pet pharmacy.
by Alumni Ventures
March 1, 2023
3 min read
Evernow: Empowering Women With Telehealth Menopause Care
More than 1 million women in the United States suffer from symptoms like weight gain, mood swings, and hot flashes brought on by menopause — the natural decline in reproductive hormones when a woman reaches her 40s or 50s. Yet, despite the discomfort of these symptoms, 73% of women are not receiving any form of treatment.
by Alumni Ventures
March 1, 2023
1 min read
One Startup To Know: Hayden AI
Welcome to One Startup to Know. This series examines some of AV’s most impactful and innovative portfolio companies that exemplify our investment ethos. This week, we’re showcasing Hayden AI.
by Jin Kim
February 28, 2023
3 min read
Forbes Selects AV Investments for AI 50 List
Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing the way we live and work — with a projected industry value of $126 billion by 2025.1 Our funds have embraced this technology’s potential with over 100 investments in innovative startups propelling AI/ML and big data advancements. This includes multiple companies on the Forbes AI 50 list,2 which recognizes top AI-focused companies shaping the future. See below to learn how these companies are leveraging AI solutions to disrupt their industries.3
by Alumni Ventures
February 27, 2023
2 min read
VC Masterclass: Exits
Welcome to VC Masterclass, where we help you think like a VC by offering an expert point of view on venture capital investing. Today we’re taking an in-depth look at the ways private companies can exit, and how each path impacts investors.
by Anton Simunovic
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March 9th 2023
AI Fund Portfolio Update and Last Call
The deadline for AI Fund 2 is around the corner and the team is beginning to deploy capital and build the portfolio. Watch this on-demand presentation hosted by Chief Investment Officer Anton Simunovic, Executive Vice President Peter MacEwan, and Managing Partners Chris Sklarin, Ed Tsai, Laura Rippy, and Todd McIntyre for a look back at some of the investments made by AI Fund 1 and how they will build a fully diversified venture portfolio for AI Fund 2.
by Alumni Ventures
February 15, 2023
3 min read
VC 101: Investing in VC With a Self-Directed IRA
Our VC 101 series provides insights on venture capital essentials. In this episode, AV Co-Founder and Chief Community Officer Luke Antal explores the option of investing in venture capital with a self-directed IRA through Alumni Ventures.
by Alumni Ventures
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