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November 9, 20234 min read
Investing in the Tribe: Why Venture Capitalists Are Betting on Fan Engagement Startups
Whether it’s college students attending an SEC football game on a Saturday afternoon or the town of Wrexham getting behind their Club, sports passion is powerful, enduring, and universal.
by Matt Jones
November 9, 20239 min read
Investing In AI: Leading VCs Share 10 Green Lights And 10 Things That Send Them Running
Artificial Intelligence (AI) isn’t just a buzzword anymore. It’s an epoch-defining technology shaping how we live, work, and interact. For most venture capital investors (VCs), the question isn’t whether to invest in AI but how to do it to maximize returns.
by Sophia Zhao
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 Webinar - November 30th 2023
Harnessing Nuclear Fusion to Produce Critical Medicine: A Conversation with Greg Piefer CEO of Shine Technologies
Many scientists see fusion as the future of energy. Per National Geographic, fusion is a “clean, plentiful fuel so efficient Earth’s entire annual supply could fit in a swimming pool. That’s the dream, but the science is there, too.”
by Alumni Ventures
November 8, 20232 min read
Flo Recruit: A Winning Case for Legal Talent
Flo Recruit’s modern software solution enhances the hiring process for law firms and law students.
by Alumni Ventures
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 Webinar - December 20th 2023
Year-End Planning: Why 2024 is a Good Time to Become a VC Investor
Per Pitchbook, this is the most investor-friendly environment of the last ten years. So, as you approach your year-end planning, it might be helpful to consider that now is a good time to become a VC investor. Watch our on-demand presentation.
by Alumni Ventures
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 Webinar - December 12th 2023
Last Call: Arbor Street, Expo, Emmet Street, Allen Street, Mirror Lake, and Provo Ventures
The deadline for six of our funds, Arbor Street Ventures, Expo Ventures, Emmet Street Ventures, Allen Street Ventures, Mirror Lake Ventures, and Provo Ventures, is around the corner, and the team is ready to deploy capital and build the portfolio. Watch this on-demand presentation for a look back at some of the investments made in our previous funds and the process we use to build fully diversified venture portfolios.
by Alumni Ventures
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 Webinar - December 12th 2023
Masterclass Live! How Triphammer Ventures Evaluates a Deal
Watch this on-demand presentation hosted by Triphammer Managing Partner Brian Keil and Partner Wesley Yiu. In this session, you will discover the framework our team uses to evaluate promising startups, walk through the process, and learn how you, too, can invest in startups just like this through Triphammer Ventures. Triphammer Ventures is Alumni Ventures’ fund for Cornell alumni and friends of the community. Watch on-demand below.
by Alumni Ventures
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 Webinar - December 19th 2023
Masterclass Live! How Castor Ventures Evaluates a Deal
Join us for a 30-minute presentation hosted by Castor Ventures Managing Partners Chris Sklarin and Cainon Coates. In this session, you will discover the framework our team uses to evaluate promising startups, walk through the process, and learn how you, too, can invest in startups just like this through Castor Ventures. Castor Ventures is Alumni Ventures’ fund for MIT alumni and friends of the community. Watch on-demand below.
by Alumni Ventures
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 Webinar - December 11th 2023
Seed Fund Last Call
The deadline for Seed Fund 7 is right around the corner, and the team is ready to deploy capital and build the portfolio. Watch our on-demand presentation as Managing Partner Ron Levin, Senior Principal Meera Oak, and Senior Associate Brittney Wade discuss some of the investments made by past funds and how the team plans to build a fully diversified venture portfolio for Seed Fund 7.
by Alumni Ventures
November 1, 2023
Veteran-Led Companies in Alumni Ventures’ Portfolio
According to the U.S. SBA, there are nearly 2 million veteran-owned businesses in the U.S., which employ over 5 million Americans and generate $1.3 trillion annually. Below we honor some of the brave founders in our portfolio who’ve served our nation. Join us in celebrating both their exceptional patriotism and contributions to innovation.
by Alumni Ventures
October 30, 20235 min read
5 Seed Investing Trends We’re Watching in 2023
Alumni Ventures’ investment teams monitor promising seed and pre-seed companies as they emerge across a wide range of sectors. Below is a sample of exciting sectors and emerging verticals that we’re following as we source promising opportunities for this year’s Seed Fund.
by Alumni Ventures
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 Webinar - December 19th 2023
Deep Tech Fund: Last Call
The deadline for Alumni Ventures’ Deep Tech Fund 4 is around the corner, and the team is ready to deploy capital and build the portfolio. Join Managing Partners Matt Caspari and Todd McIntyre to hear about some of the investments made by past funds and learn how the team will build a fully diversified venture portfolio. Watch on-demand below.
by Alumni Ventures

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