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January 2, 20242 min read
Tax Year 2024 K-1 Help Center
Thank you for your investment in Alumni Ventures and our venture funds. As America’s Largest Venture Firm for Individual Investors,1 it is our mission to provide white-glove service to each and every one of our 10,500+ investors. Part of this commitment includes the timely delivery of your tax documentation each year.
by Alumni Ventures
January 2, 20246 min read
What the Bros Don't Get
As venture capitalists, our mission is to seek out and invest in promising startups that boldly embrace unconventional ideas. An often underestimated and overlooked area of opportunity deserving greater attention is the potential inherent in investing in women-led startups.
by Sophia Zhao
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 Webinar - January 30th 2024
An Introduction to Investing with Alumni Ventures
We are happy to welcome members of our exclusive fund communities: NYU, Carnegie Mellon, Notre Dame, Georgia Tech, UNC, and Georgetown to learn more about our funds – Bleecker Street Ventures, The Fence Ventures, Two Lakes Ventures, Fowler Street Ventures, Franklin Street Ventures, and Potomac Ventures – the venture capital asset class and Alumni Ventures in this presentation. Watch on-demand below.
by Alumni Ventures
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 Webinar - January 31st 2024
Spike Ventures: Last Call
The deadline for Spike Ventures Fund 7 is around the corner, and the team is ready to deploy capital and build the portfolio. Join Managing Partner Todd McIntyre to hear about some of the investments made by past Spike funds and how the team will continue to build fully diversified venture portfolios. This discussion about Spike Venture Fund 7 is open to all alumni and friends of Stanford University. Spike Ventures is Alumni Ventures’ Stanford-focused venture capital fund. Watch on-demand below.
by Alumni Ventures
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 Webinar - January 25th 2024
Westwood Ventures: 2024 Outlook and Final Call for Fund 4
The deadline for Westwood Ventures Fund 4 is around the corner, and the team is ready to deploy capital and build the portfolio. Join Westwood Ventures’ Managing Partner Ed Tsai to hear about some of the investments made by past funds and how they will continue to build a fully diversified venture portfolio. Watch on-demand below.
by Alumni Ventures
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 Webinar - February 13th 2024
Investing in the Sheconomy: The Power of Female-Founded Startups
Venture into the world of untapped potential with Alumni Ventures’ Women’s Fund team as we explore the powerful impact of female founders and leaders in the startup ecosystem. This webinar aims to shed light on the often underestimated opportunities in investing in women-led startups. Watch on-demand below.
by Alumni Ventures
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 Webinar - February 6th 2024
Castor Ventures: Last Call
The deadline for Castor Ventures Fund 8 is around the corner, and the team is ready to deploy capital and build the portfolio. Join Managing Partners Chris Sklarin, Cainon Coates, and principal Meera Nair to hear about some of the investments made by past funds and learn how they will continue to build fully diversified venture portfolios. Watch on-demand below.
by Alumni Ventures
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 Webinar - February 12th 2024
Investing in Longevity Tech: Explore the Ventures Working to Add Years of Vitality
Join the Managing Partner of our Doctors Innovate Fund Ron Levin, Alumni Ventures Senior Associate Brittney Wade, and the CEO of Bionic Health, Robbie Allen, for an exclusive exploration into the revolutionary world of Longevity Tech. Watch on-demand below.
by Alumni Ventures
December 28, 20231 min read
AVTV: EarlyBird
AVTV spotlights Alumni Ventures’ portfolio companies sharing their stories and asks with our community. This episode features EarlyBird, a platform that empowers parents, family, and friends to collectively invest in a child you love, starting at the youngest age.
by Alumni Ventures
December 27, 20231 min read
Cracking the Code: AI, Mental Health, and the Ellipsis Health Story
In this conversation, Greg Baker interviews Mainul Mondal, Co-Founder and CEO of Ellipsis Health. Join us as Mondal shares his background growing up in Bangladesh and more on his company; which aims to be a mental health co-pilot for every clinical interaction.
by Alumni Ventures
December 26, 20234 min read
Consumer Athlete 2.0: 10 VC Deals Riding the Consumer-Athlete Wave
Ask elementary school kids what they want to be when they grow up, and you’re sure to hear many say “pro athlete.” For many of us, the goal to become a sports superstar faded as we grew older. But now new training technology allows weekend warriors to train like their favorite athletes.
by Keaton Nankivil
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 Webinar - January 25th 2024
Chestnut Street Ventures: Last Call
The deadline for Chestnut Street Ventures Fund 7 is around the corner, and the team is ready to deploy capital and build the portfolio. Join Chestnut Street Ventures’ Managing Partners Brian Keil and Jonathan Meltzer to hear about some of the investments made by past funds and how they will continue to build a fully diversified venture portfolio. Watch on-demand below.
by Alumni Ventures

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