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VC 101: Venture Capital Access for Individuals

Learn how Alumni Ventures has provided nearly 10,000 accredited individuals with access to the high-potential venture asset class

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Luke Antal

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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.

In this video, our executive team explains how accredited investors can partner with Alumni Ventures to diversify their portfolio with venture capital. Panelists include:

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    Supporting Groundbreaking Companies

    “Venture capital comes in at that very early stage when companies are just getting off the ground. As an investor, you have the potential to support venture-backed companies that could change the world.” -Laura Rippy
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    Diversifying with Venture Capital

    “Historically, large institutions and billionaires have benefited from significant value created by private markets. Most individual investors own a portfolio of assets like public stocks and real estate; we believe venture capital should be part of that diversification story.” -Mike Collins
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    Alumni Ventures’ Distinct Model

    “Alumni Ventures is making professional-grade venture capital portfolios accessible to individual accredited investors for reasonable investment minimums.” -Luke Antal

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Luke Antal

Luke is a Co-Founder and the Chief Community Officer of Alumni Ventures and an experienced startup and tech executive with a focus on marketing, sales operations, and customer experience.

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