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August 17, 2022
1 min read
Nothing Ventured: Why Relationships Matter in VC
In the latest episode of our series “Nothing Ventured,” Alumni Ventures Chief Community Officer Luke Antal discusses the importance of network effects and how access to top deals can often be driven by who you know.
by Luke Antal
August 15, 2022
1 min read
Meet the Founder: Austin Allison, CEO of Pacaso
Our investors recently had the opportunity to participate in a Q&A with Austin Allison, CEO and Co-Founder of Pacaso. The company makes buying, owning, and selling a vacation home more accessible and affordable through 1/8th fractional ownership. Watch a recording of their conversation to learn about the inspiration behind Pacaso, what the customer experience is like, what’s next for the company, and more.
by Alumni Ventures
August 9, 2022
6 min read
AV’s Deep Tech Portfolio Investments Alongside Other Well-Known VCs
A key tenet of Alumni Ventures’ investment strategy is working alongside other established VC partners. We’ve co-invested with VCs specializing in a wide variety of sectors, stages, and regions.
by Alumni Ventures
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February 15th 2022
Alumni Ventures Blockchain Fund Presents A Deep Dive into the Metaverse Roundtable
Alumni Ventures’ Blockchain Fund is focused on the universe of opportunities opened up by blockchain technology. It’s a chance to invest in a diversified portfolio of ~20-30 promising, venture-backed companies innovating in areas like Metaverse, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), decentralized finance (DeFi), and more.
by Hanh Pham
August 1, 2022
A Deep Dive in FaithTech with The Yard Ventures
Watch our on-demand, 30-minute deep dive into the often overlooked but growing FaithTech space. The Senior Associate Grant Demeter guides viewers through the high-potential world of B2C and B2B faith-based tech solutions.
by Alumni Ventures
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August 30th 2022
Towerview Ventures Presents: The Math Behind Venture Capital
Venture capital is the practice of investing in innovative, fast-growing private companies that are believed to have long-term equity appreciation potential. The work involves numerous calculations from performing due diligence, calculating risks and returns, and bigger picture calculations of the market.
by Hanh Pham
July 29, 2022
1 min read
VC 101: The Stages of Venture Investing
In the latest episode of our series “Nothing Ventured,” Alumni Ventures Chief Community Officer Luke Antal explains the stages of venture investing, from seed capital to Series A rounds to growth financing.
by Luke Antal
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August 23rd 2022
A Remarkable Time for Venture Investing
Investing in VC has long been a best practice of institutional investors and ultra high net worth individuals. We think that accredited individuals should also consider adding this asset class to their portfolio to take advantage of its diversity and return characteristics.
by Hanh Pham
July 28, 2022
4 min read
Alumni Ventures Reaches $1 Billion Raised and 1,000 Investments
In just eight years, Alumni Ventures has grown from a single-fund startup to become one of the most active venture firms in the world.
by Alumni Ventures
July 21, 2022
Moving Analytics: Virtual Cardiac Rehabilitation
Alumni Ventures portfolio company Moving Analytics has developed a remote cardiac rehabilitation program that aims to improve the quality of life for those who have suffered cardiac episodes.
by Alumni Ventures
July 20, 2022
1 min read
AVTV: BetterYou
AVTV features BetterYou, a digital wellness coaching application that helps users find more time for social, physical, and mental health. AVTV videos feature Alumni Ventures’ portfolio companies sharing their stories and asks with our community.
by Alumni Ventures
July 20, 2022
7 min read
The Anatomy of a Venture Exit
In this guide, we will explore four different exit strategies — initial public offerings (IPOs), mergers and acquisitions, special-purpose acquisition companies (SPACs), and liquidation — and share examples from our own portfolio.
by Alumni Ventures
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