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November 28, 2023 2 min read
VC 101: The Stages of Investing
Understanding the nuances of the different stages of investing can help accredited investors determine proper allocation and even estimate growth potential. In this episode of VC 101, AV Co-Founder and CCO Luke Antal discusses the specific characteristics of seed, early, and growth-stage companies and the benefits of having a diversified portfolio containing all three.
by Luke Antal
October 16, 2023 2 min read
VC 101: Private Equity vs. Venture Capital
Do you know the difference between private equity and venture capital? In this episode of VC 101, Chief Community Officer Luke Antal discusses the key differences between these alternative asset classes.
by Luke Antal
September 26, 2023 7 min read
Seeds of Change: The Advantage of Investing in Companies at Their Earliest Stages
Investing in a startup can be exciting and rewarding. In this article, we examine different ways you can invest in early-stage companies — and which might be the best option for you. Along the way, we’ll define some common terms and concepts that investors in startups will likely encounter, like “pre-seed,” “seed,” and “angel investor.” We’ll also share insights from experts at Alumni Ventures about ways to approach seed investing and how they evaluate investment opportunities.
by AV Communications Team
September 6, 2023 2 min read
VC 101: Why Relationships Matter in VC
Access to top deals can often be driven by who you know. Based on the science behind “six degrees of separation,” our growing network of 600,000 community members provides broad access to the entire VC universe.* In this episode of VC 101, AV Co-Founder and CCO Luke Antal discusses the importance of relationships in successful venture investments.
by Luke Antal
June 15, 2023 2 min read
VC 101: What University Endowments Can Teach Investors About the Value of Diversification
In this episode of our VC 101 series, we discuss the growing trend among colleges of universities to increase their endowment investments in venture capital and other alternative assets — and what individual investors can learn from their example.
by Luke Antal
June 1, 2023 4 min read
VC 101: Key VC Terminology for Savvy Investors
What does “Run Rate” even mean? And what in the world is a SPAC? Whether you’re brand-new to investing or have a few deals under your belt, you may be puzzled by certain terms commonly used to describe venture companies and deals. To help, we’ve compiled this handy guide.
by Luke Antal
March 20, 2023 2 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
February 15, 2023 3 min read
VC 101: Investing in VC With a Self-Directed IRA
Our VC 101 series provides insights on venture capital essentials. In this episode, AV Co-Founder and Chief Community Officer Luke Antal explores the option of investing in venture capital with a self-directed IRA through Alumni Ventures.
by AV Communications Team
January 31, 2023 2 min read
VC 101: ChatGPT
AV Co-Founder Luke Antal’s VC 101 video series provides insights on venture capital essentials. In this episode, AV’s Chief Community Officer presents a video exploring how companies from all industries can benefit from ChatGPT.
by Luke Antal
January 1, 2023 2 min read
VC 101: Why VC for Diversification
AV Co-Founder Luke Antal’s VC 101 video series provides insights on venture capital essentials. In this episode, AV’s Chief Community Officer presents a video exploring how venture capital can provide valuable diversification to an investment portfolio.
by Luke Antal
December 1, 2022 2 min read
VC 101: Why Venture Capital
AV Co-Founder Luke Antal’s VC 101 video series provides insights on venture capital essentials. In this episode, the AV Chief Community Officer presents a short video explaining the potential benefits of adding venture to your portfolio.
by Luke Antal
November 1, 2022 2 min read
VC 101: What’s the Difference Between Private Equity and Venture Capital?
AV Co-Founder Luke Antal’s VC 101 video series provides insights on venture capital essentials. In this episode, the AV Chief Community Officer considers the difference between two key alternative asset classes: venture capital and private equity.
by Luke Antal

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