Your Window Into the Innovation Economy

Welcome to One Startup to Know. This series examines some of AV’s most impactful and innovative portfolio companies that exemplify our investment ethos. Today we’re showcasing Inkbit, the developer of a multi-material 3D printing system for advanced additive manufacturing backed by established industry partners like 3M.

Now available in your Investor Portal, the Personalized News Feed is a custom and curated source of news on the portfolio companies that are in your various venture fund portfolios.

Advances in aerospace technology are enabling transformative human achievements, from circumnavigating the globe in an hour to building a replacement for the International Space Station. According to McKinsey, the global space market is projected to reach $1 trillion by 2030, with the number of active satellites in orbit expected to triple within the next decade.* See below to read about some of our portfolio companies that are contributing to this astronomical growth potential.

Investing in a startup can be exciting and rewarding. In this article, we examine different ways you can invest in early-stage companies — and which might be the best option for you. Along the way, we’ll define some common terms and concepts that investors in startups will likely encounter, like “pre-seed,” “seed,” and “angel investor.” We’ll also share insights from experts at Alumni Ventures about ways to approach seed investing and how they evaluate investment opportunities.