Towerview Ventures Newsletter — April 2022
Content at the intersection of entrepreneurship, venture capital, and our Duke community.
IN THIS ISSUE: Towerview Ventures Fund 4 opening soon, feature story on holographic display company Looking Glass, portfolio companies in the news, Duke faculty named Sloan Research fellows, Investor Reports available now, and more.
Towerview Ventures Fund 4 Opening Soon
Our team is preparing to launch Fund 4 to our full community soon. Right now, the fund is open exclusively to our existing investors. Click below If you would like to learn more about venture capital or how to invest with Towerview Ventures.
Towerview Ventures Portfolio Update
Looking Glass Factory is building the next generation of digital viewing experiences with fully functional holographic displays, no headgear required. The company’s high-performance inexpensive 3D solution has already become the most widely adopted holographic display. Read Feature Story »
Towerview Ventures Portfolio Companies in the News
- Rental Management Startup Alfred Raises $125 Million, Acquires Property Manager RKW (The Real Deal)
- Career Karma Raises $40 Million to Connect Users to Job Training Programs (The Black Wall Street Times)
- DNABLOCK Raises $7 Million to Empower NFT and Web3 Creators (Business Wire)
- Meet Droplette: The Celebrity-Loved Skincare Device (Vogue)
FOR EXISTING INVESTORS
Thinking of becoming an investor? View Fund Materials »
Semi-Annual Investor Reports
Our latest Investor Reports are now available. These are semi-annual updates covering our fund’s performance and some of the exciting steps our portfolio companies have taken over the past ~6 months. Visit our Club portal to view your reports and read other exclusive updates from Managing Partner Greg Baker and our team.
Campus and Community Update
The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation selected two junior members of the Duke faculty as Sloan Research fellows for 2022: Chantell Evans, an assistant professor of Cell Biology in the School of Medicine, and Daniel Scolnic, an assistant professor of physics in Trinity Arts & Sciences. The two-year fellowship provides a $75,000 award to advance the research of notable U.S. and Canadian scholars. Read More »
Wishing Coach K a Happy Retirement!
After 42 seasons, more than 1,400 games, 13 Final Fours and five national championships, Coach K’s incredible career as Duke men’s basketball coach has come to a close. Congratulations to all his accomplishments and to Duke for making it to another FINAL FOUR!
Click here to watch a video celebrating Coach K!
Q&A with AV’s Executive Team
We sat down with Founder & CEO Mike Collins, CIO Anton Simunovic, and President & COO Colin Van Ostern to discuss their thoughts on the macro economic environment, venture, and AV’s development.
AV Talent Referrals
Interested in joining a cutting-edge startup or know someone who might be? Our portfolio companies are growing and always looking for high-caliber talent. Check out their open positions on our job board. If you find a match, fill out this short form, and we will try to make a personal referral. Visit Job Board »
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