Webinar
Masterclass: Inside the Deal—Why We Said Yes to Circle
Join Alumni Ventures CIO Mark Edwards for an exclusive masterclass exploring how our team sourced, evaluated, and ultimately invested in Circle, a rising star in the fintech and digital currency infrastructure space.
Circle, the company behind the USDC stablecoin, is backed by top-tier investors including BlackRock, Fidelity, and Goldman Sachs. As a pioneer in regulated digital payments, Circle is shaping the future of global finance and enabling secure, scalable crypto transactions across the internet economy.
In this behind-the-scenes session, Mark will break down the sourcing process, outline key diligence criteria, and explain how Circle stood out among a crowded fintech landscape. Attendees will get an inside look at how venture capitalists evaluate disruptive opportunities and build conviction around transformational companies.
Whether you’re already investing in crypto or just exploring the fintech frontier, this webinar offers real-world insights into backing bold innovation. Don’t miss this deep dive into one of the most consequential bets in financial infrastructure.
Why Attend?
- HomeDeal Breakdown: Get an inside look at the full sourcing and diligence process behind our investment in Circle.
- HomeVC Best Practices: Learn how top venture firms evaluate innovation in highly regulated, fast-moving markets.
- HomeReal-World Insights: Hear directly from Chief Investment Officer Mark Edwards about what it takes to back a fintech disruptor.
Alumni Ventures is America’s largest venture capital firm for individual investors.
About your presenter
Mark Edwards is the Chief Investment Officer at Alumni Ventures. A seasoned private equity executive who was an early investor in AV, Mark has served on the investment committees of Green D Ventures and Spike Ventures since inception. Mark has over 20 years of direct investing experience, having served in leadership roles at Five Peaks Capital Management, JLL Partners (~$4B of capital under management), and DLJ Merchant Banking Partners (~$10B of capital under management). He holds an AB with honors from Stanford University and an MBA with distinction from Tuck (Tuck Scholar).