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Alumni Ventures Named World’s Third Most Active VC Firm by PitchBook
MANCHESTER, NH, MARCH 16, 2022 — Capital market analyst and intelligence company PitchBook has named Alumni Ventures as the third most active venture capital firm globally.
by AV Communications Team
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Alumni Ventures Named One of the World's Most Innovative Companies of 2022
Alumni Ventures (AV), a financial firm making venture capital more accessible to individual accredited investors, was recently named by Fast Company as among the World’s Most Innovative Companies.
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May 25, 2022
6 min read
5 Reasons to Consider Making Venture Capital Part of Your Financial Legacy
When people are asked what they’ll pass along to the next generation, the first things that come to mind are likely physical objects such as heirlooms, properties, or classic cars. But a truly impactful financial legacy bestows value far beyond what a piece of personal property can typically yield.
by AV Communications Team
May 24, 2022
3 min read
Overview: Improved Manufacturing with AI
Today’s manufacturers face numerous challenges, including skilled worker shortages, high production costs, and compliance concerns. Fortunately, artificial intelligence (AI) technology can address many of these concerns. According to a McKinsey study, by 2030, AI is expected to create $13 trillion of realized value for the world’s economy. Within manufacturing specifically, companies have added AI solutions to streamline their core production processes.
by AV Communications Team
May 24, 2022
3 min read
Axios Names Alumni Ventures One of the Most Active Climate Tech VCs
In a recent analysis by Axios, Alumni Ventures (AV) ranked third in the number of investments made in U.S.-based climate tech companies, behind only Breakthrough Energy Ventures and SOSV.
by AV Communications Team
May 19, 2022
1 min read
Our Thoughts on the Venture Market
Like many of our peers in the venture community, we believe we’re entering into a new part of the venture cycle. We’ve already seen a dramatic reset of public market valuations — with impacts also affecting the private markets.
by Luke Antal
May 17, 2022
7 min read
A Deep Dive Into Valuations
Nearly all of our belongings hold value, from homes to vehicles, furniture to collectibles, etc. Factors like age, wear and tear, upgrades, and demand can impact the valuation of these objects, and their physical traits are helpful in determining their worth. On the other hand, it’s much more complex to put a price on the value of an intangible asset, such as the current and potential worth of a young, fast-growing startup.
by AV Communications Team
May 17, 2022
1 min read
AVTV: OfferFit
AVTV features OfferFit, a company using AI to improve marketing experimentation techniques. AVTV videos feature Alumni Ventures’ portfolio companies sharing their stories and asks with our community.
by AV Communications Team
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June 22nd 2022
Chestnut Street Ventures Presents: Venture Investing In Uncertain Times
Investing in VC has long been a best practice of institutional investors and 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
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June 22nd 2022
116 Street Ventures Presents: Venture Capital 101
Join us for a live, 45-minute Venture Capital 101 presentation covering key documents, stages, and the basic principles of venture capital investing.
by Hanh Pham
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June 21st 2022
Meet the Purple Arch Ventures Team
Join us for a live, 30-min webinar about Purple Arch Ventures and to meet the investment team responsible for building the portfolio.
by Hanh Pham
May 16, 2022
7 min read
Meet AV's Blockchain Investing Partners
One of the core pillars of Alumni Ventures’ investment strategy is working closely with other established VC partners. To date, we’ve co-invested with well-known VCs specializing in a wide variety of sectors, stages, and regions. We are strictly a co-investor, following other well-regarded lead investors into rounds. We don’t negotiate terms or take Board seats, allowing us to focus on identifying promising opportunities. This strategy also affords us the latitude to build diverse portfolios while investing alongside VCs with deep experience in a given area.
by AV Communications Team
May 16, 2022
7 min read
Meet AV’s VC Partners in Healthtech Investing
One of Alumni Ventures’ most crucial assets is our broad network of venture capital partners. We are strictly a co-investor, following other established lead investors into rounds. That means we don’t negotiate terms or take Board seats, giving us more time to source promising opportunities. It also affords us the latitude to build diverse portfolios while investing alongside VCs with significant domain experience.
by AV Communications Team
May 10, 2022
2 min read
Our Perspective on the Growth of ClimateTech Investing
According to a PitchBook report, global investors closed as many climate-focused funds in 2021 as were raised during the previous five years combined. Alumni Ventures Managing Partner Matt Caspari and Partner Erik Hammer spoke with Venture Capital Journal to discuss the influx of capital VCs are deploying into ClimateTech. They shared their thoughts on the profitability of climate-focused startups, consumer demand for sustainability, and the lessons investors and entrepreneurs alike have learned from companies like Tesla.
by AV Communications Team
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