Webinar
Masterclass: Inside the Deal—Why We Said Yes to Oura
Oura is redefining personal health tracking with its sleek smart ring, offering insights into sleep, activity, and overall wellness.
In this exclusive masterclass, Alumni Ventures Managing Partner David Shapiro will delve into the sourcing, evaluation, and decision-making processes that led to our investment in Oura.
The company recently secured a $200 million Series D funding round, elevating its valuation to $5.2 billion. The acquisition of Veri and partnerships with organizations like the U.S. Air Force highlight Oura’s strategic efforts to expand its rapidly growing, data-driven health ecosystem and integrate advanced technologies into everyday life and wellness routines.
David will discuss the criteria used to assess Oura’s potential and how the company stood out in a competitive landscape. This session offers a behind-the-scenes look at venture capital investment strategies and the factors that drive high-conviction decisions.
Why Attend?
- HomeDeal Breakdown: Gain an inside look at the sourcing and diligence process behind our investment in Oura.
- HomeVC Best Practices: Learn how top venture firms assess high-growth startups in competitive markets.
- HomeReal-World Insights: Hear directly from Managing Partner David Shapiro about what it takes to back a breakout company
Reserve your spot today for this insightful discussion.
Alumni Ventures is America’s largest venture capital firm for individual investors.
About your presenter
David has over 25 years of experience as an investor, adviser, and board member, with expertise across early- and late-stage venture capital. Before joining Alumni Ventures, David was Senior VP of Corporate Development and Business Development for DataXu, a marketer-aligned data and analytics company. Prior to his time at DataXu, he was a Director with the global venture and private equity firm 3i, including board directorships with ten companies. He also worked in the private equity group at GE Asset Management where he specialized in late-stage venture and growth capital opportunities. David received his BA in History from Yale in 1991 and an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth in 2000.