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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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Inc. Magazine Honors Alumni Ventures as a Leading Founder-Friendly Investor for 2024
MANCHESTER, NH, Oct. 31, 2025 — Alumni Ventures (AV), one of the world’s most active VC firms, is thrilled to be recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the Most Founder-Friendly Investors of 2024. This annual distinction by Inc. honors investment firms that prioritize providing the necessary capital and resources to help their portfolio companies thrive.
by Alumni Ventures
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May 22nd 2025
Meet the Visionaries: Fintech Founders Democratizing Access to Capital and Credit
Join Ron Levin of Alumni Ventures in conversation with three groundbreaking fintech founders—Teymour Farman-Farmaian of HiGlobe, Aleena Nadeem of EduFi, and Alexandra McLeod of Parlay Finance—as they discuss how their companies are transforming financial access for underserved communities around the globe.
by Alumni Ventures
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May 28th 2025
The New PayPal Mafias: Investing in AI’s Next Great Family Trees
Join Alumni Ventures Partner Meera Oak for an exclusive webinar exploring the rise of interconnected AI startup networks—today’s answer to the original PayPal Mafia.
by Alumni Ventures
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May 27th 2025
Venture Insights: Why We are Investing Early and Often in AI-Robotics
Join Alumni Ventures’ Naren Ramaswamy and Rupika Brito for an in-depth discussion on why AI and robotics are becoming a top priority for venture investors.
by Alumni Ventures
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May 22nd 2025
Navigating the VC Frontier: Insights from Founders, Operators & Investors
Join Alumni Ventures Yoshino Ventures Managing Partner Ray Wu for an insider’s look at the venture capital landscape from multiple perspectives—founders, operators, and investors
by Alumni Ventures
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May 21st 2025
VC Playbook: Health & Wellness Is the New Tech Boom — Here’s Why
Join Alumni Ventures CEO Mike Collins for an exclusive webinar exploring the explosive growth of health and wellness technology and its emergence as a dominant force in venture capital.
by Alumni Ventures
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May 20th 2025
Masterclass: Inside the Deal—Why We Said Yes to Oura
Oura is redefining personal health tracking with its sleek smart ring, offering insights into sleep, activity, and overall wellness.
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May 20th 2025
The New Cold War: Why Biotech Is National Defense
Join Alumni Ventures’ Drew Wandzilak for a compelling discussion on why biotech is emerging as a critical pillar of national defense in today’s global landscape.
by Alumni Ventures
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May 20th 2025
Yard Ventures Portfolio Update
Join Alumni Ventures’ Laura Rippy, Drew Wandzilak, Pete Mathias, Shivani Singh, and Stacey Tsai for an exclusive update on the Yard Ventures portfolio.
by Alumni Ventures
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May 8th 2025
AI Is Coming to Medicine
Join Alumni Ventures CEO Mike Collins for a timely webinar exploring how AI is accelerating breakthroughs across healthcare and why savvy investors are paying attention. From predictive models and personalized care to drug development at lightning speed, this is your front-row seat to the AI-medical revolution.
by Alumni Ventures
April 24, 2025
Masterclass – Lessons From Great Unicorn Sports Investments
Sports are often seen as entertainment, but beneath the surface, they are driven by innovation and substantial financial returns. Billions of fans engage with sports, supporting an ecosystem of products, services, and investments that yield massive rewards. This blog explores key segments of sports investments, highlighting successful ventures and emerging opportunities that are shaping the future of the industry.
by David Beazley
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May 13th 2025
A VC's Playbook: How Time Arbitrage is an Investing Superpower
Join Alumni Ventures CEO and Founder Mike Collins for a deep dive into time arbitrage—one of the most powerful yet overlooked strategies in venture capital investing.
by Alumni Ventures
April 17, 2025
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The Next Frontier in Healthcare Innovation – From Weight Loss to Whole-Body Transformation
“The Zepbound trade” is shorthand for the GLP-1 seismic shift. What started as a targeted diabetes treatment has evolved into a profound therapeutic breakthrough. GLP-1 receptor agonists like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound aren’t just changing waistlines — they’re reshaping healthcare and creating a universe of opportunities for visionary investors.
by Michael Collins
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