Webinar
Bascom Ventures - Math of VC
Join Alumni Ventures’ Greg Baker and Keaton Nankivil for an in-depth exploration of the numbers that drive venture capital success
This session will demystify the financial models, risk assessments, and return calculations that underpin smart investing in early-stage startups. Greg and Keaton will walk through real-world examples from Bascom Ventures’ portfolio, sharing how they evaluate deals and construct a diversified fund.
Whether you’re new to venture or looking to sharpen your understanding of the asset class, this webinar will provide a practical framework for thinking like a VC. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how venture math translates into real-world outcomes.
Why Attend?
- HomeFinancial Fundamentals: Understand how venture capitalists assess risk, return, and portfolio construction.
- HomeReal-World Examples: See how Bascom Ventures applies these principles in actual investments.
- HomeInvestor Insights: Gain actionable knowledge to inform your own venture investment decisions.
Reserve your spot today to deepen your understanding of venture capital economics. Alumni Ventures is America’s largest venture capital firm for individual investors. Sources
About your presenters
Greg has been a Managing Partner with Alumni Ventures since 2017. He is the Founder of Bascom Ventures and runs Towerview Ventures and has made more than 100 investments as a member of Alumni Ventures. These investments include: American Gene Technologies, SHINE Medical, Mission Bio, Axiom Space, Matchwell, and many others. Prior to joining AV, Greg was a highly accomplished executive with experience in corporate leadership, business development, startups, M&A, strategic planning, and more. He spent much of his career growing businesses in the electrical products, packaging, and chemical industries. Greg has a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin (’86) and an MBA from the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University (’91).
Senior Principal, Bascom Ventures
Keaton has spent his career focused on high-level teamwork. A proud Wisconsin Basketball alumnus, he started his career playing professional basketball in Europe. He played for and led teams in competitions across Europe, including stops in Germany, Spain, Latvia and Italy. When he returned from overseas, his career focus shifted to the entrepreneurial ecosystem. He has worked with both institutional and corporate venture teams and completed and MBA with a focus on entrepreneurship. He holds a BS in kinesiology from UW-Madison and an MBA from the Nicholas Center for Corporate Finance and Investment Banking from the Wisconsin School of Business.