Webinar
Waterman Ventures: What to Know Before You Invest (11.12.26)
Join Rob Adams, Executive Partner of Waterman Ventures, for a practical walkthrough of what accredited investors should understand before investing — from the fund’s strategy and portfolio construction to the available ways to participate.
Rob will explain how Waterman Ventures leverages Alumni Ventures’ connection to the Brown community to source opportunities and build a diversified venture portfolio across sectors, stages, geographies, and lead investors. He’ll also cover how the team evaluates companies, how capital is deployed, and the differences between investing through the managed Waterman Fund and selecting individual deals through the Waterman Syndicate.
Whether you’re a Brown alum, a current Alumni Ventures investor, or exploring venture capital for the first time, this session will provide a clear view of the potential benefits, risks, structure, and long-term nature of venture investing. Register to understand how Waterman Ventures works and what to consider when deciding whether it aligns with your investment goals.
Want to access our Waterman Ventures startup deals to see, evaluate, and optionally invest? No cost, no commitment.
Why Attend?
- HomeUnderstand the strategy and portfolio construction behind 116 Street Ventures
- HomeLearn how the team sources and evaluates opportunities through the Columbia and Alumni Ventures networks
- HomeExplore the practical steps and considerations involved in investing in the fund
Rated a Top 20 VC Firm by both TIME and CB Insights.
Alumni Ventures is America’s largest venture capital firm for individual investors.
About your presenter
Rob is a former entrepreneur, institutional fund manager, and software executive. He has served on many corporate boards and has founded or financed more than 40 companies, raising capital in both public and private markets. He is an internationally recognized expert and speaker on innovation, commercialization, and entrepreneurship. Most recently, Rob was on the faculty of The University of Texas at Austin, where he taught entrepreneurship in the MBA program and was the Founder and Director of Texas Venture Labs. He was CEO and Founder of Business Matters, a venture-backed developer of financial modeling products that was acquired. He was also an executive with Pervasive Software, a company he helped take public. Rob holds a BS in Industrial Engineering from Purdue, an MBA from Babson’s Olin School of Management, and a PhD in Management from Capella University.