Webinar
Purple Arch Ventures Last Call
With the deadline for investing in the current Purple Arch Ventures Fund right around the corner, join us for a 45-minute discussion with Managing Partner David Beazley accompanied by Partner Erik Hammer who will provide an overview of Purple Arch Ventures and how we build a fully diversified venture portfolio.
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And in the meantime, learn more about Purple Arch Ventures Managing Partner, David Beazley, by watching the video below:
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This session is open to all alumni and friends of Northwestern. Purple Arch Ventures is Alumni Ventures’ Northwestern-focused venture capital fund. During the session, we will discuss:
- HomeThe goal and structure of the fund
- HomeThe value of the Alumni Ventures model
- HomeThe benefits of diversifying into venture capital
- HomeThe minimum requirements needed to invest in the fund
Please note: The deadline for commitments is October 31st, 2022 so if interested reserve your spot today.
Note: You must be accredited to invest in venture capital. Important disclosure information can be found at av-funds.com/disclosures.
About your presenters
David Beazley is a 25+ year investment professional with experience across venture capital, private equity, public markets, and real assets. As Executive Partner and Head of Family Offices and Institutional Partnerships at Alumni Ventures—one of the most active U.S. venture investors and a Top 20 global VC (CB Insights & Time Magazine)—David helps family offices, endowments, and institutions design venture strategies that endure, with a focus on diversification, governance, and generational stewardship. Previously, David founded Synergy Financial, a private capital and consulting firm serving family offices, and began his career in wealth management advising clients on multi-asset portfolios. A proud Northwestern alumnus, he serves on the NUvention and Kellogg Entrepreneurial Center Advisory Boards and played on the two-time Big Ten Championship Wildcats Football Team.
Erik has worked with both traditional venture investors and corporate venture teams during his career. He has deep experience evaluating opportunities, structuring investments and advising management on value creation. Previously, he helped build the strategy and make investments for the PGA TOUR’s corporate ventures group. Erik began his career with Deloitte Consulting where he focused on corporate strategy and M&A engagements. He holds a BA from the University of Texas at Austin where he graduated Phi Beta Kappa and with High Honors. He has an MBA in Finance from Kellogg.