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July 26th 2022
Westwood Ventures Presents: VC Basics — The What and Why of Venture Capital
Join our live, 45-minute VC 101 presentation covering the basic principles of venture capital and the inner workings of a fund.
by Hanh Pham
July 6, 2022
Venture-Backed Companies Driving Deep Tech Innovation
Alumni Ventures’ Deep Tech Fund will invest in a portfolio of diverse startups solving technically complex problems.
by Alumni Ventures
July 5, 2022
3 min read
Jetty: Repairing the Rental Process
The rental market presents many problems for renters and property managers. For example, rent payments are typically the largest check renters write every month, and strict first-of-month due dates often create cash flow problems. Additionally, the logistics of collecting rent, selecting renters, and handling security deposits is arduous and inefficient for property managers.
by Alumni Ventures
July 5, 2022
2 min read
Nothing Ventured: Our Investment in Enable
In the first episode of our new series “Nothing Ventured,” Alumni Ventures Chief Community Officer Luke Antal discusses AV’s recent investment in Enable.
by Luke Antal
July 1, 2022
6 min read
A Closer Look at Our Popular Deep Tech Fund
Deep Tech investments are startups combining science and engineering to tackle the toughest and potentially most lucrative technical challenges facing the world. Companies in the deep tech space offer innovative and disruptive products with the possibility to reshape entire sectors and verticals — a key reason why one in five unicorns is a deep tech company.
by Alumni Ventures
June 30, 2022
2 min read
Capital Rx: A Cure for Overpriced Prescriptions
Pharmacy Benefits Managers (PBMs) manage prescription drug benefits for health insurers, Medicare Part D drug plans, large employers, and other payers.
by Alumni Ventures
June 29, 2022
What’s New @ Alumni Ventures — Issue #1
Deliverr acquired by Shopify for $2.1B, Logistyx acquired for $185M, Jeeves $180M Series C, and updates on our 10KE Entrepreneurs Program.
by Alumni Ventures
June 29, 2022
2 min read
Gilgamesh Pharmaceutical: The Next Generation of Psychedelic Therapeutics
Nearly one in six people suffer from neuropsychiatric disorders such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and substance use disorders. Unfortunately, this global mental health crisis has also resulted in a shortage of counseling and therapy options. By 2030, mental health disorders will cost the global economy nearly $16 trillion. This is primarily attributed to the 12 billion working days lost due to mental illness every year.
by Alumni Ventures
June 28, 2022
1 min read
AVTV: Upland
AVTV features Upland, an online property-trading game built on blockchain. AVTV videos feature Alumni Ventures’ portfolio companies sharing their stories and asks with our community.
by Alumni Ventures
June 27, 2022
3 min read
Meet the Team: Nancy Fechnay, Towerview Ventures
Nancy Fechnay serves as Partner of Towerview Ventures, a fund for Duke alumni and friends of the community. During her 15-year career in the investment and startup space, Nancy has co-founded three tech companies and worked at established VCs like Kleiner Perkins, GE Ventures, and Flight Ventures. Watch an interview with Nancy to learn about her role at Towerview Ventures, what excites her about venture capital, and why she chose to join Alumni Ventures.
by Alumni Ventures
June 16, 2022
1 min read
Welcome to Alumni Ventures: Investor Onboarding
Thank you for joining Alumni Ventures! In this video, Chief Engagement Executive Mark Edwards and Vice President of Investor Relations Hilary Ncala discuss all things AV, so you have all the tools you need to begin your venture journey.
by Alumni Ventures
June 13, 2022
Panel Discussion: Growth Fund 1 — Enable
Our Growth Fund 1 investment was made in Enable’s latest round led by Insight, with pro-rata participation by Menlo and Norwest. This rapidly growing provider of cloud-based enterprise software allows customers to manage and optimize complex trading and rebate agreements with suppliers.
by Alumni Ventures
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