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March 19, 2024
11 min read
Venture Capital Guide for RIAs
In the evolving investment landscape, venture capital (VC) stands out as a unique asset class, offering wealth managers and financial advisers an opportunity to further diversify their clients’ portfolios beyond traditional stocks, bonds, and the growing options for core alternative assets. Venture capital, known for fueling innovative startups and tech advancements, plays a critical role in driving economic growth. It’s distinct from standard market securities, focusing on startups with significant growth potential and balancing high risk with the potential for high rewards.
by Edward Tsai
January 25, 2024
VC 101: The Compelling Case for VC in Your Portfolio
Learn why venture capital can be a compelling addition to your portfolio. In this video, we discuss the rising demand for alternative investments, with a particular focus on the dynamic domain of VC. Our team explores the unique characteristics that differentiate VC from traditional asset classes, the long-term nature of the asset class, and its potential for generating exceptional returns and value creation.
by AV Communications Team
December 20, 2023
VC 101: Venture Capital Access for Individuals
Venture capital has historically only been accessible to large institutions and ultra-high-net-worth individuals. Since 2014, Alumni Ventures has democratized this high-potential asset class, raising more than $1.2 billion from nearly 10,000 accredited individuals. In this edition of VC 101, our executive team explains why we believe that individual investors should consider diversifying their portfolios with venture.
by Luke Antal
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
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