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July 11, 20225 min read
5 Questions With Arable
Arable is one of the many innovative deep tech companies in Alumni Ventures’ portfolio and reflects our ability to connect with disruptive startups solving some of the toughest and potentially most lucrative tech challenges.
by Alumni Ventures
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 Webinar - July 26th 2022
Green D Ventures Presents: Venture Investing in Uncertain Times
Investing in VC has long been a best practice of institutional investors and high net-worth individuals. We think that accredited individuals should also consider adding this asset class to their portfolio to take advantage of its diversity and return characteristics.
by Hanh Pham
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 Webinar - July 26th 2022
Westwood Ventures Presents: VC Basics — The What and Why of Venture Capital
Join our live, 45-minute VC 101 presentation covering the basic principles of venture capital and the inner workings of a fund.
by Hanh Pham
July 6, 2022
Venture-Backed Companies Driving Deep Tech Innovation
Alumni Ventures’ Deep Tech Fund will invest in a portfolio of diverse startups solving technically complex problems.
by Alumni Ventures
July 5, 20223 min read
Jetty: Repairing the Rental Process
The rental market presents many problems for renters and property managers. For example, rent payments are typically the largest check renters write every month, and strict first-of-month due dates often create cash flow problems. Additionally, the logistics of collecting rent, selecting renters, and handling security deposits is arduous and inefficient for property managers.
by Alumni Ventures
July 5, 20222 min read
Nothing Ventured: Our Investment in Enable
In the first episode of our new series “Nothing Ventured,” Alumni Ventures Chief Community Officer Luke Antal discusses AV’s recent investment in Enable.
by Luke Antal
July 1, 20226 min read
A Closer Look at Our Popular Deep Tech Fund
Deep Tech investments are startups combining science and engineering to tackle the toughest and potentially most lucrative technical challenges facing the world. Companies in the deep tech space offer innovative and disruptive products with the possibility to reshape entire sectors and verticals — a key reason why one in five unicorns is a deep tech company.
by Alumni Ventures
June 30, 20222 min read
Capital Rx: A Cure for Overpriced Prescriptions
Pharmacy Benefits Managers (PBMs) manage prescription drug benefits for health insurers, Medicare Part D drug plans, large employers, and other payers.
by Alumni Ventures
June 29, 2022
What’s New @ Alumni Ventures — Issue #1
Deliverr acquired by Shopify for $2.1B, Logistyx acquired for $185M, Jeeves $180M Series C, and updates on our 10KE Entrepreneurs Program.
by Alumni Ventures
June 29, 20222 min read
Gilgamesh Pharmaceutical: The Next Generation of Psychedelic Therapeutics
Nearly one in six people suffer from neuropsychiatric disorders such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and substance use disorders. Unfortunately, this global mental health crisis has also resulted in a shortage of counseling and therapy options. By 2030, mental health disorders will cost the global economy nearly $16 trillion. This is primarily attributed to the 12 billion working days lost due to mental illness every year.
by Alumni Ventures
June 28, 20221 min read
AVTV: Upland
AVTV features Upland, an online property-trading game built on blockchain. AVTV videos feature Alumni Ventures’ portfolio companies sharing their stories and asks with our community.
by Alumni Ventures
June 27, 20223 min read
Meet the Team: Nancy Fechnay, Towerview Ventures
Nancy Fechnay serves as Partner of Towerview Ventures, a fund for Duke alumni and friends of the community. During her 15-year career in the investment and startup space, Nancy has co-founded three tech companies and worked at established VCs like Kleiner Perkins, GE Ventures, and Flight Ventures. Watch an interview with Nancy to learn about her role at Towerview Ventures, what excites her about venture capital, and why she chose to join Alumni Ventures.
by Alumni Ventures

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