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April 5, 20232 min read
PathSpot: A Scan Away From Safer Food Service
Alumni Ventures portfolio company PathSpot has developed a smart device that detects invisible foodborne contaminants in real time to prevent germ spread and reduce ongoing health risks.
by Alumni Ventures
April 3, 20232 min read
Believer: A Next-Generation Gaming Studio
Alumni Ventures portfolio company Believer is reimagining how games and interactive experiences are made using frontier technologies including AI, machine learning, and cloud computing.
by Alumni Ventures
April 1, 20232 min read
Meet AV’s Blockchain Fund Investing Team
Because of the enormous potential of blockchain technology and the speed at which the market is moving, we are starting to raise Blockchain Fund 4. It will continue to be led by our full-time investing team: Managing Partner Ray Wu and Senior Principals Jack Statza and Sophia Zhao.1
by Alumni Ventures
March 27, 20232 min read
Venture Deep Dives: Generative AI
In this series, we hone in on a burgeoning VC sector with one of our ~50 investing experts. This week, we’re showcasing Managing Partner Tom Meyer’s Deep Dive into the rapidly growing generative AI market — projected to reach $188.6 billion by 2032.
by Peter MacEwan
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 Webinar - April 27th 2023
An Introduction to the HealthTech Fund
Watch this on-demand presentation about the HealthTech Fund, one of Alumni Ventures’ Focused Funds. Chief Investment Officer Mark Edwards and Executive Vice President Peter MacEwan will lead the discussion. Managing Partners Cainon Coates, Greg Baker, and Ludwig Schulze will talk about how specific HealthTech startups were sourced as investments for Fund 1, and the ground-breaking products these companies are bringing to market.
by Alumni Ventures
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 Webinar - April 6th 2023
Unlocking the Potential of Web3: Insights from Industry Leaders
Watch this on-demand presentation of the Blockchain Fund, one of Alumni Ventures’ Focused Funds followed by an expert panel webinar featuring the industry leaders for a discussion about the infrastructure and services that power the Web3 economy. This session will give you an exclusive opportunity to hear directly from experienced founders, executives, and investors with a deep knowledge of the latest developments toward a new, better internet.
by Alumni Ventures
March 22, 20232 min read
Venture Deep Dives: Name, Image, and Likeness
In this series, we hone in on a specific element of VC with one of our investing experts. This week, we’re showcasing Managing Partner Justin Strausbaugh’s examination of name, image, and likeness (NIL) compensation for college athletes.
by Peter MacEwan
March 20, 20232 min read
VC 101: How Private Markets Play an Important Role in Value Creation
Our VC 101 video series provides insights on venture capital essentials. In this episode, a panel of AV experts discusses the importance of private markets in value creation and their potential impact on long-term investment strategies.
by Luke Antal
March 13, 20231 min read
AVTV: Arable
AVTV features Arable, a company providing farmers with a hardware and software suite to efficiently and scalably collect crop data. AVTV videos feature Alumni Ventures’ portfolio companies sharing their stories and asks with our community.
by Alumni Ventures
March 9, 20232 min read
SHINE Technologies: Revolutionizing the Production of Radioisotopes
Alumni Ventures portfolio company SHINE Technologies deploys its safe, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly fusion technology to develop medical isotopes for heart disease and cancer treatment. In the future, SHINE will apply its technology to recycle nuclear waste to achieve its ultimate goal: producing fusion energy.
by Alumni Ventures
March 8, 2023
Ring Ventures Fund Update 2023
We are preparing to launch Ring Ventures Fund 3 in May and look forward to building another diversified venture portfolio. In the meantime, check below for a note from Larry Warnock (’83) about his new role as Managing Partner Emeritus. We also share a video introducing Managing Partner Rob Adams, details on our upcoming investor-only webinar, and investment highlights from Ring’s first two vintages.
by Alumni Ventures
March 8, 20232 min read
SourceDay: Superior Shipping Solution
Alumni Ventures portfolio company SourceDay is helping companies better manage their online supply performance by accelerating enterprise resource planning (ERP) and improving on-time delivery. SourceDay’s order management platform automates order requests by replacing emails, spreadsheets, and phone calls with cloud software alternatives — ultimately allowing companies to better manage changes without disrupting production, planning, or payment.
by Alumni Ventures

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