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April 7, 2025
Alumni Ventures’ Awards & Rankings
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.
by Alumni Ventures
March 26, 2025
Clean Power, Dirty Boots: Top 5 Learnings From the Business of Nuclear Summit
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:
by Drew Wandzilak
March 3, 20259 min read
Winning the Seas
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.
by Drew Wandzilak
October 14, 20243 min read
Gut Instincts: Probiotics and the Future of Wellness
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.
by Alumni Ventures
October 3, 20244 min read
Cheat Code: AI’s Hidden Hand in Every Game You Play
AI is revolutionizing how games are developed, played, and monetized, driving the gaming industry’s evolution into a global powerhouse.
by Matt Jones
October 1, 20245 min read
(CME) Nuclear Energy Is Unstoppable: Alumni Ventures‘ Front-Row Seat to the Nuclear Revolution
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.
by Alumni Ventures
September 23, 20243 min read
Uncovering the Hidden Costs of Green Technologies
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.
by Alumni Ventures
September 17, 20241 min read
Infographic: How Fees Work in a Typical Alumni Ventures Fund
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.
by Alumni Ventures
September 5, 20243 min read
AV Essential Reads: Decoding the Economy’s Emotional Pulse
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.
by Alumni Ventures
August 27, 20243 min read
Leading the Charge: AV Recognized Among Top Investors in U.S. Critical Tech
by Alumni Ventures
August 5, 20242 min read
Ask A Founder: What is the key to selling?
Tune in as we sit down with three visionary founders: Meg Reiss, Founder and CEO at SolidIntel Inc., Fernando Rodriguez-Villa, Co-founder & CEO at AdeptID, and Anthony Tassone, CEO & Co-founder of Truleo. In this episode, these founders each share their number one tip for selling.
by Alumni Ventures
July 30, 20242 min read
Episode #33: AI Body-Cams: Meet This Startup Transforming Policing
Listen to a thought-provoking discussion about the transformative impact of AI on policing as Mike Collins chats with Anthony Tassone, Co-founder and CEO of Truleo, on the AV Tech Optimist podcast. Explore how Truleo is harnessing artificial intelligence to analyze body-worn camera footage, transforming vast amounts of unreviewed video into valuable insights that promote police accountability and highlight professional conduct. Discover how this technology not only supports law enforcement agencies in recognizing exemplary behavior but also helps in building trust within communities. Anthony Tassone invites our Alumni Ventures community to support the implementation of Truleo’s cutting-edge solutions in local municipalities to enhance public safety and foster positive interactions between police and the public. Tune in to learn more about the innovative ways Truleo is reshaping perceptions and practices in law enforcement through AI-driven data analysis.
by Alumni Ventures

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