Webinar
Masterclass Live! The Art of Evaluating a Venture Deal
Join Alumni Ventures’ Chief Investment Officer Mark Edwards and Andy Ervin for an exclusive session that pulls back the curtain on how AV evaluates venture investments.
In this live masterclass, Mark and Andy will walk through real-world examples to illustrate the frameworks and criteria our investment team uses to assess opportunities in a competitive, fast-moving market. You’ll learn how our team balances risk and return, identifies high-potential startups, and decides when to say “yes.” This is a valuable opportunity for investors to better understand our due diligence process and the key elements of a compelling venture deal. Whether you’re new to venture or a seasoned backer, this session will offer practical insights into how strong portfolios are built. Register now to gain expert insight into the art and science of evaluating a venture deal.
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Why Attend?
- HomeLearn how AV evaluates early- and growth-stage venture opportunities
- HomeGet insider perspective on what makes a deal stand out in today's market
- HomeHear directly from AV’s Chief Investment Officer
Alumni Ventures is America’s largest venture capital firm for individual investors.
About your presenters
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).
Andy is Deputy Chief Investment Officer at Alumni Ventures, where he supports investment operations, analytics, and portfolio management. Previously, Andy held several executive roles at a VC-backed start-up in Boston called MiniLuxe, where he led finance and operations during a period of significant growth. Andy was also a consultant at The Parthenon Group and began his career as an actuary at the Liberty Mutual Group. Andy holds a bachelor’s degree from Penn State University and an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth.