Webinar
Congress Avenue Ventures Fund Launch
Join Alumni Ventures Managing Partner Rob Adams for an introductory session on Congress Avenue Ventures, a fund built for the UT Austin community and its network.
In this webinar, Rob will walk through the fund’s investment strategy, share insights into recent deals, and explain how the team identifies high-potential startups across sectors. You’ll learn about the powerful network that fuels Congress Avenue Ventures and how this fund helps individual investors access this dynamic asset class. Rob will also discuss how investors can stay engaged with the portfolio as it evolves and matures.
Whether you’re an alum, affiliate, or simply interested in exploring venture capital, this session will equip you with a clear understanding of how the fund operates. Reserve your spot today to learn how Congress Avenue Ventures is building a connected and collaborative investor community.
Why Attend?
- HomeLearn about Congress Avenue Ventures’ mission, strategy, and portfolio
- HomeUnderstand how Alumni Ventures sources and evaluates high-growth startups
- HomeHear directly from Rob Adams about investing opportunities for the Longhorn community
Alumni Ventures is America’s largest venture capital firm for individual investors.
About your presenter
Rob is a former entrepreneur, institutional fund manager, and software executive. He has served on many corporate boards and has founded or financed more than 40 companies, raising capital in both public and private markets. He is an internationally recognized expert and speaker on innovation, commercialization, and entrepreneurship. Most recently, Rob was on the faculty of The University of Texas at Austin, where he taught entrepreneurship in the MBA program and was the Founder and Director of Texas Venture Labs. He was CEO and Founder of Business Matters, a venture-backed developer of financial modeling products that was acquired. He was also an executive with Pervasive Software, a company he helped take public. Rob holds a BS in Industrial Engineering from Purdue, an MBA from Babson’s Olin School of Management, and a PhD in Management from Capella University.