Venture News

Many scientists see fusion as the future of energy. Per National Geographic, fusion is a “clean, plentiful fuel so efficient Earth’s entire annual supply could fit in a swimming pool. That’s the dream, but the science is there, too.”

Join us for a 45-minute presentation hosted by Castor Ventures Managing Partners Chris Sklarin and Cainon Coates. In this session, you will discover the framework our team uses to evaluate promising startups, walk through the process, and learn how you, too, can invest in startups just like this through Castor Ventures. Castor Ventures is Alumni Ventures’ fund for MIT alumni and friends of the community. There will be time for open questions during the call. Register below to reserve your spot.

It has been said that microchips are the new oil—the scarce resource on which the modern world depends. Virtually everything—from missiles to microwaves—runs on chips, including cars, smartphones, the stock market, and even the electric grid. This webinar has already taken place. Watch it on-demand below.

Watch this on-demand presentation about Castor Ventures, Alumni Ventures’ fund for MIT alumni and friends of the community. The discussion was led by Castor Ventures Managing Partners Chris Sklarin and Cainon Coates and is open to all alumni and friends of MIT.

Watch this on-demand Venture Capital 101 presentation covering key documents, stages, and the basic principles of venture capital investing. The presentation was led by Castor Ventures’ Managing Partners, Chris Sklarin and Cainon Coates. It is open to all alumni and friends of MIT.

Watch this on-demand episode of our Masterclass Live! series with Alumni Ventures’ Chief Investment Officer Mark Edwards and Deputy CIO Andy Ervin. In this session, you’ll discover how to evaluate a deal, walk through the process our own investment teams use to invest in promising startups, and learn how you, too, can invest in startups just like this through our Syndications Program. At Alumni Ventures, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to invest in the next big thing. That’s why we’ve created a platform that allows our investors to flex their skills by investing not only in our offerings of portfolios of startups but also in individual syndication opportunities.

View our on-demand presentation that reviews HealthTech companies in the Castor Portfolio. Managing Partners Chris Sklarin and Cainon Coates, as well as, Senior Principal Isaac Schlecht offered their industry perspective along with a Q&A session.

Watch this on-demand presentation to learn about Castor Ventures, Alumni Ventures’  MIT-focused venture capital fund, and meet the investment team responsible for building the portfolio. This is an excellent opportunity to meet the team and hear about their approach to investing in private-stage companies. This presentation was led by Managing Partners Chris Sklarin and Cainon Coates, as well as, Senior Principal Isaac Schlecht.

Watch this on-demand presentation to review the AI companies in the Castor Portfolio. Managing Partners Chris Sklarin and Cainon Coates, as well as, Senior Principal Isaac Schlecht offered their industry perspective along with a Q&A session.

Recent events have been an important reminder that sophisticated portfolios should be diversified, including alternative assets like VC. Alumni Ventures makes it easy for accredited investors to add professional venture capital to their portfolios with our smart, simple venture funds.  If you’re interested in learning more and intrigued to grow your understanding of the venture capital asset class, register today.

Watch this on-demand 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.

Watch this on-demand presentation 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.