Your Window Into the Innovation Economy

Join Alumni Ventures’ David Beazley and Mike Peri for an engaging conversation about why now is a compelling time to invest in venture capital.

Join Alumni Ventures’ David Beazley and Mike Peri for an inside look at the people and process behind AV’s venture investment engine.

The deadline for Westwood Ventures Fund 5 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 David Beazley gives an overview of Westwood Ventures and explains how the team constructs a fully diversified venture portfolio.

Join us for an on-demand webinar to learn about Westwood Ventures, Alumni Ventures’ UCLA-focused venture capital fund. In this session, you’ll discover how to evaluate a deal, walk through the process our own investment team uses to invest in promising startups and learn how you, too, can invest in startups like this.

Watch the Westwood Ventures team for an on-demand presentation covering the 2024 midyear update. During this presentation, we will be spotlighting the funds’ performance, reviewing the portfolio, and sharing exciting news for Fund 5.

Watch an on-demand presentation with Westwood Ventures’ Managing Partner and fellow UCLA alumni Edward Tsai (BS ’02, MS ’04) to explore how Westwood wins competitive deals.

The deadline for Westwood Ventures Fund 5 is around the corner and the team is beginning to deploy capital and build the portfolio. Join us for this live presentation as Managing Partner David Beazley gives an overview of Westwood Ventures Fund 5 and explains how the team constructs a fully diversified venture portfolio.

Join us for an on-demand presentation with Westwood Ventures’ Managing Partner and fellow UCLA alumni Edward Tsai (BS ’02, MS ’04) to explore how VCs evaluate AI deals.

Watch a live presentation hosted by Westwood Ventures Managing Partner, David Beazley, to learn about Westwood Ventures, Alumni Ventures’ UCLA-focused venture capital fund. David will spotlight the funds’ performance, review the portfolio, and share exciting news about the fund.

The deadline for Westwood Ventures Fund 4 is around the corner, and the team is ready to deploy capital and build the portfolio. Join Westwood Ventures’ Managing Partner Ed Tsai to hear about some of the investments made by past funds and how they will continue to build a fully diversified venture portfolio. Watch on-demand below.

In the ever-evolving landscape of startups and venture capital, 2023 stands as a year of transformative change and unparalleled opportunities. “Frontiers of Innovation” is your gateway to understanding these shifts. In this cutting-edge webinar, we delve deep into the heart of startup dynamics and the role of venture capital in shaping tomorrow’s market leaders. Join us as Managing Partner Edward Tsai and our team dissect key trends, reveal insights into emerging technologies (like AI, fintech, and next-gen drug discovery), and provide practical strategies for navigating the complex yet thrilling world of startups in 2023. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a seasoned investor, or simply keen on the pulse of innovation, this webinar is your compass to understanding and leveraging the shifts in the startup ecosystem. Don’t miss this chance to fuel your knowledge and spark your innovative spirit! This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about trends in VC and within the Westwood Ventures portfolio. The discussion was led by Westwood Ventures’ Managing Partner Ed Tsai. This presentation is open to all alumni and friends of UCLA. Watch on-demand below.

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.