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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
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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U Washington: Yoshino Ventures
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February 13th 2025
Investing in the Sheconomy: The Power of Female-Founded Startups
Venture into the world of untapped potential with Alumni Ventures’ Women’s Fund team as we explore the powerful impact of female founders and leaders in the startup ecosystem. This webinar aims to shed light on the often underestimated opportunities in investing in women-led startups.
by Alumni Ventures
January 8, 2025
11 min read
America’s Nuclear Renaissance: A $1 Trillion Opportunity in the Tech War with China
The growing demand for AI technologies is pushing the need for more sustainable and reliable energy sources, with nuclear power emerging as a crucial solution for both energy and national security. With a projected $1.1 trillion market by 2035 and significant advancements in nuclear technology, such as small modular reactors and AI-enhanced systems, the U.S. is poised to lead a nuclear renaissance, benefiting from robust R&D infrastructure, a skilled workforce, and strong government support.
by Drew Wandzilak
January 7, 2025
6 min read
From Brawns to Brains: How Groq’s Inference Capabilities Are Leading the AI Revolution
The age-old adage of “bigger is better” is being challenged in the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence (AI). For years, AI labs have relied on scaling laws—feeding massive datasets into ever-larger models—to drive breakthroughs. However, diminishing returns and escalating costs have prompted a paradigm shift. Enter test-time compute, a technique allowing AI systems to think more deeply at the point of inference. This is where Groq, a game-changing innovator in high-speed AI inference chips, steps into the spotlight. With its cutting-edge Language Processing Unit (LPU), Groq is not only keeping pace with these advances but redefining the rules of AI performance and efficiency.
by Luke Antal
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January 13th 2025
Provo Ventures Last Call
The deadline for Provo Ventures Fund 2 is around the corner and the team is beginning to deploy capital and build the portfolio. Join us for this on-demand presentation as Managing Partner Matt Caspari gives an overview of Provo Ventures and explains how the team constructs a fully diversified venture portfolio.
by Alumni Ventures
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January 21st 2025
How to Invest in The Fence Ventures
Join our presentation to learn about The Fence Ventures. This is an excellent opportunity to meet the team and hear about their approach to investing in private-stage companies. This presentation will be led by Jonathan Meltzer and Wesley Yiu.
by Alumni Ventures
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January 13th 2025
How to Invest in Bleecker Street Ventures
Join our presentation to learn about Bleecker Street Ventures. This is an excellent opportunity to meet the team and hear about their approach to investing in private-stage companies. This presentation will be led by Managing Partners Ludwig Schulze and Rob Adams.
by Alumni Ventures
December 31, 2024
6 min read
Reflections on 2024 and Predictions for 2025
The venture capital industry in 2024 showed resilience, with steady investment growth following previous challenges, and a recalibration of founder-investor dynamics creating clearer paths to profitability. Looking ahead to 2025, optimism returns with favorable regulatory changes and market conditions, alongside emerging opportunities in technology sectors such as AI, life sciences, and sustainable energy.
by Mark D. Edwards
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January 14th 2025
Move Over LLMs — Here Come SLMs
Join us for an insightful webinar exploring the transformative shift from large language models (LLMs) to small language models (SLMs) and their growing significance in the enterprise landscape.
by Alumni Ventures
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January 23rd 2025
Chestnut Street Ventures Fund Update and Outlook for 2025
Join us for “Chestnut Street Ventures Fund Update and Outlook for 2025,” a webinar presented by Chestnut Street Ventures. In this session, we’ll share our perspective on the shifting venture capital landscape, highlighting trends, opportunities, and strategies for the year ahead.
by Alumni Ventures
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January 8th 2025
VC Fundamentals: Invest in Disruptive Startups with Two Lakes Ventures
Watch an on-demand presentation to learn about Two Lakes Ventures, Alumni Ventures’ Notre Dame-focused venture capital fund. This is an excellent opportunity to meet the team and hear about their approach to investing in private-stage companies. This presentation will be led by Yev Gelfand.
by Alumni Ventures
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January 8th 2025
VC Fundamentals: Invest in Disruptive Startups with Comm Ave Ventures
Watch an on-demand presentation to learn about Comm Ave Ventures, Alumni Ventures’ BU-focused venture capital fund. This is an excellent opportunity to meet the team and hear about their approach to investing in private-stage companies. This presentation will be led by Yev Gelfand.
by Alumni Ventures
December 27, 2024
Turning Sci-Fi Dreams Into Investment Opportunities
Imagine a world where self-healing materials restore infrastructure before it collapses, AI anticipates epidemics before they strike, and humanity thrives beyond Earth, fueled by limitless clean energy.
by Michael Collins
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