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5 Things To Make Sure You Know About Venture Capital and Alumni Ventures
Since our founding in 2014, we have onboarded more than 10,000 accredited investors into the venture capital asset class. Our investors are successful and used to being “top of the class.” They ask us smart questions. In my roles as Co-Founder and Chief Community Officer, part of my job is to educate prospective investors about this asset class and our offerings. Below are our top 5 items in response to a common question: “What should I know that I may not already be aware of?”
by Luke Antal
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VC 101: The Stages of Investing
Understanding the nuances of the different stages of investing can help accredited investors determine proper allocation and even estimate growth potential. In this episode of VC 101, AV Co-Founder and CCO Luke Antal discusses the specific characteristics of seed, early, and growth-stage companies and the benefits of having a diversified portfolio containing all three.
by Luke Antal
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October 10, 2024
2 min read
Alumni Ventures Invests in Earth Funeral’s Eco-Friendly End-of-Life Solution
Alumni Ventures (AV), one of the world’s most active venture capital firms, is a proud investor in Earth Funeral. The company is redefining end-of-life care with its groundbreaking soil transformation service. AV is one of several established VCs in Earth Funeral’s investor syndicate, including Construct Capital — co-founded by former NEA Partner Dayna Grayson.
by Alumni Ventures
October 10, 2024
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Alumni Ventures Invests in Alison.ai to Revolutionize Creative Marketing
Alumni Ventures (AV), one of the world’s most active venture capital firms, is a proud investor in Alison.ai. Leveraging cutting-edge AI technology, Alison.ai provides companies with actionable insights to optimize their creative workflows, saving time, money, and significantly boosting performance. AV is part of the company’s impressive investor syndicate, including other established VC firms like Andreessen Horowitz.
by Alumni Ventures
October 10, 2024
Alumni Ventures’ Awards & Rankings
Alumni Ventures (AV) has democratized access to professional-grade venture capital, a key asset class missing from the portfolios of many individual accredited investors. AV has received several awards from national outlets and organizations, recognizing our distinct model and the quality and breadth of our investment activity. See below to learn about some of our firm’s notable awards.
by Alumni Ventures
October 8, 2024
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Alumni Ventures Invests in Sahara to Advance Decentralized AI
Alumni Ventures (AV), one of the world’s most active venture capital firms, is pleased to announce our continued support of Sahara AI. With its unique combination of AI and blockchain technology, Sahara AI is pioneering a new era of AI ownership, privacy, and provenance, empowering users to control and monetize their AI assets, including proprietary data, models, and agents. AV recently invested in the company’s $43 million round alongside Pantera Capital, Binance Labs, Polychain Capital, Samsung NEXT, and several other established investors.
by Alumni Ventures
October 8, 2024
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What's the most influential piece of content that has helped you as a founder?
Tune in as we sit down with three visionary founders: Meg Reiss, Founder and CEO of SolidIntel; Anthony Tassone, Co-founder and CEO of Truleo; and Janna Wanzdilak, CEO & Co-Founder at Bundle. In this episode, they open up about the most influential piece of content that has shaped their journeys as entrepreneurs. Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur or a seasoned CEO, their insights and stories will surely motivate and guide you.
by Alumni Ventures
October 7, 2024
14 min read
The 2030 Digital Economy
The Digital Economy represents a transformative shift in commerce and communication, leveraging technologies like AI, blockchain, and XR to redefine global economic landscapes by 2030. Innovations like generative AI are driving unprecedented levels of efficiency and innovation across various sectors, while democratization of AI empowers non-technical users to create sophisticated solutions, accelerating collaboration and innovation.
by Adam Mastrelli
October 3, 2024
4 min read
Cheat Code: AI’s Hidden Hand in Every Game You Play
by Matt Jones
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October 29th 2024
8 Trends We Think Most Investors Will Miss
Ready to sharpen your investment strategy with cutting-edge insights into the future of technology? Join our exclusive AV Masterclass, 8 Deep Tech Trends Investors Are Missing, and discover the emerging innovations reshaping the world—from space exploration to clean energy.
by Alumni Ventures
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October 16th 2024
Alumni Ventures’ Fall RIA Educational Series
Part 1: Exploring the Benefits of Venture In Wealth Management Portfolios In the first part of AV’s introductory VC series for the wealth management community, Head of Business Development Jack Barlow and Managing Partner David Shapiro will explore how wealth managers can benefit from incorporating venture capital in client portfolios.
by Alumni Ventures
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October 9th 2024
5 Deep Tech Trends We Think Most Investors Are Missing, An AV Masterclass
Ready to sharpen your investment strategy with cutting-edge insights into the future of technology? Join our exclusive AV Masterclass, 5 Deep Tech Trends Investors Are Missing, and discover the emerging innovations reshaping the world—from space exploration to clean energy.
by Alumni Ventures
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October 10th 2024
Economics Unfiltered: Markets, Trends and VC with Influential Economist Kyla Scanlon
Join us for an insightful webinar featuring Alumni Ventures CEO Mike Collins in conversation with the dynamic economist Kyla Scanlon.
by Alumni Ventures
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November 14th 2024
VC Unicorn Hunting: What VCs Look For
Ever wondered how venture capitalists spot the next big thing? Join us for VC Unicorn Hunting: What VCs Look For, an exclusive AV Masterclass that delves into the minds of top VCs as they hunt for the next Apple, Facebook, or Airbnb.
by Alumni Ventures
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