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AV Named One of America’s Fastest-Growing Companies by Inc. Magazine
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Alumni Ventures Reaches $1 Billion Raised and 1,000 Investments
In just eight years, Alumni Ventures has grown from a single-fund startup to become one of the most active venture firms in the world.
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February 1st 2023
An Introduction to Towerview Ventures
Join us for a live, 45-minute presentation about Lakeshore Ventures, Alumni Ventures’ Duke-focused venture capital fund. This is an excellent opportunity to meet Lakeshore Ventures Managing Partner Greg Baker and hear about his approach to investing in private-stage companies.
by AV Communications Team
January 24, 2023
116 Street Ventures Presents: Top 10 Questions Prospective Investors Ask Us
Join us for one of two upcoming, 45-minute webinars to learn about 116 Street Ventures, Alumni Ventures’ Columbia-focused venture capital fund to hear the investment team tackle the top questions asked by prospective investors. This is an excellent opportunity to meet the team and hear about their approach to investing in private-stage companies while answering the most often-asked questions. This presentation will be led by 116 Street Ventures’ Managing Partner Ludwig Schulze and this presentation is open to all alumni and friends of Columbia.
by Ludwig Pierre Schulze
January 12, 2023
1 min read
One Startup to Know: Pact
Welcome to One Startup to Know. This series examines some of AV’s most impactful and innovative portfolio companies that exemplify our investment ethos.
by Jin Kim
January 10, 2023
1 min read
AVTV: Included
AVTV features Included, a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) data platform providing companies with real-time DEI analytics, insights, and actions. AVTV videos feature Alumni Ventures’ portfolio companies sharing their stories and asks with our community.
by AV Communications Team
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February 23rd 2023
The Future of ClimateTech: A Discussion with CEOs and Leaders Charting the Course
Join us for a special, live, 45-minute expert panel webinar featuring the CEOs and founders of some of the most innovative and high-potential ClimateTech companies in the industry. This session will give you an exclusive opportunity to hear directly from the leaders of these cutting-edge companies in our portfolio about their vision for the future of ClimateTech.
by AV Communications Team
January 10, 2023
2 min read
Analog Inference: Lower Power, Higher Performance
As artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) continue disrupting many industries, companies are increasingly turning to compute-intensive applications. However, achieving and maintaining the extremely large amount of processing these workloads require is extremely difficult due to the inadequacy of existing hardware that can’t manage low power needs — especially in edge markets such as surveillance, smart retail, smart city, mobile phones, and other edge devices.
by AV Communications Team
January 9, 2023
2 min read
Indigov: Communication Platform for Elected Officials
Winning an election is a rewarding and exciting accomplishment. However, the work doesn’t end there for elected officials. They also have to maintain a positive and healthy relationship with their constituents. Additionally, individual voters communicate through digital channels more than ever before, resulting in a higher expectation of receiving fast and personal responses.
by AV Communications Team
January 9, 2023
5 min read
Synchron: Overcoming Neurological Disorders Through Technology
For those living with neurological disorders, routine tasks can often become insurmountable obstacles. Seemingly straightforward activities — such as checking email, texting a family member, or managing personal finances — become difficult endeavors. Some patients can ultimately regain their cognitive abilities through months and sometimes years of rehabilitation, but these treatments don’t always lead to recovery. While experimental implants exist, they are often prohibitively invasive, requiring major brain surgery to utilize.
by AV Communications Team
January 6, 2023
6 min read
Top 6 AI Investing Trends for 2023
Alumni Ventures’ portfolio features an array of innovative startups leveraging artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and big data for unique, impactful applications. AI’s ability to solve complex problems across a variety of industries has made it an increasingly attractive technology for both investors and entrepreneurs.
by AV Communications Team
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January 26th 2023
Spike Ventures Spotlight
With the deadline for investing in the current Spike Ventures Fund right around the corner, join us for a 45-minute discussion with Managing Partner Todd McIntyre who will provide an overview of Spike Ventures and how we build a fully diversified venture portfolio.
by AV Communications Team
January 5, 2023
3 min read
MedCrypt: Bringing Cybersecurity to Medical Devices
Healthcare organizations have become frequent targets for hackers. However, unlike typical cybersecurity attacks that promote the theft of data or finances, the threat in healthcare is more dangerous as complications such as data encryption and ambulance diversions impact patient safety. In addition, hackers can target medical devices (such as pacemakers or surgical robots), causing them to malfunction and potentially endanger patients’ lives.
by AV Communications Team
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January 26th 2023
The Latest Advances in AI and Machine Learning: A Conversation with CEOs and Founders
Join us for a live, 45-minute webinar featuring founders of leading AI companies in the Alumni Ventures portfolio as we discuss the latest advances in AI, the exciting potential of innovating companies in this sector and the wide-ranging impact of AI-related technology.
by AV Communications Team
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