About AV

Alumni Ventures (AV) has democratized access to professional-grade venture capital, a key asset class missing from the portfolios of many individual accredited investors. AV has received several awards from national outlets and organizations, recognizing our distinct model and the quality and breadth of our investment activity. See below to learn about some of our firm’s notable awards.

In venture capital, strong networks significantly increase the likelihood of success for startups, as demonstrated by a PitchBook study. Alumni Ventures capitalizes on its extensive and trusted network, which includes ~11,000 investors and 850,000 contributors, to identify and secure better opportunities, driving superior outcomes for both investors and startups.

Despite decades of promise, rebuilding America’s nuclear energy backbone in the U.S. has remained mostly theoretical: admired on whiteboards, stalled in real-world execution. This year’s Business of Nuclear Summit — hosted by Alumni Ventures, 8VC, Founders Fund, and Idaho National Laboratory — gathered policymakers, builders, utilities, investors, and federal labs to explore one big question:

200+ maritime enthusiasts and some of the brightest investors and entrepreneurs in maritime gathered at the Newlab for the inaugural “Atlantic Maritime Tech Summit,” co-hosted by Alumni Ventures.

What started with the discovery of the vital link between gut health and overall wellness has grown into a booming, multi-billion-dollar industry, transforming the way we approach health and nutrition.

AI is revolutionizing how games are developed, played, and monetized, driving the gaming industry’s evolution into a global powerhouse.

From Microsoft’s nuclear-powered data centers to international advocacy efforts, nuclear energy is experiencing a rebirth. At Alumni Ventures’ conference during Climate Tech Week NYC, pioneers across the nuclear sector demonstrated how this clean energy transformation is gaining unstoppable momentum.

The War Below looks at how the race to secure critical minerals like lithium and copper is reshaping the global landscape — and challenging our vision of a sustainable future.

The Alumni Ventures family of funds encompasses Alumni Funds, Total Access Funds, Focused Funds, Opportunity Funds, and Syndication Funds, all tailored towards the individual investor.

With her writings and a viral online presence, Gen X’s favorite economist reveals how subjective perceptions influence real-world outcomes just as much as objective data.