INVITE-ONLY MEMBERSHIP • LIMITED CAPACITY
Deep Tech Venture Club
Network-Powered Venture Capital
The Deep Tech Venture Club is an invite-only venture investing group that invests in companies solving the world’s hardest, highest-stakes problems – breakthrough technologies with the power to redefine critical industries, unlock new markets, and build a more sustainable and secure future.
Who It’s For
Built for for deep tech enthusiasts who want to engage seriously with venture investing
- HomeExperienced angel investors or individuals building venture portfolios
- HomeInvestors comfortable committing $100K+ per year across opportunities
- HomePeople who have deep sector expertise and value.
- HomeMembers of the deep tech ecosystem interested in long-term venture exposure
The club is intentionally small and curated to maintain a high-quality investing dialogue.
How It Works
One curated venture opportunity is presented each month
- HomeMembers review materials in advance and join a monthly focused discussion
- HomeOne curated deal is presented each month, coming from the full Alumni Ventures deal engine
- HomeMembers discuss the opportunity together
- HomeInterested members may invest individually
Discuss live with experienced investors, stress-test with the team, and refine your narrative.
Powered by the Alumni Ventures Platform
The Deep Tech Venture Club sources deals from the full Alumni Ventures platform:
- HomeOne of the most active venture firms in the U.S.
- HomeRecognized by PitchBook, CB Insights, and TIME
- HomeCo-invest alongside firms including a16z, Sequoia, Accel, and NEA
- HomePowered by 40+ full-time venture professionals
AV Portfolio Examples
Institutional-quality deal flow — inside a private room
Illustrative portfolio examples.
Example investments shown for illustrative purposes only, are not necessarily indicative of outcomes experienced by any AV fund or investor, and are not available to future investors except potentially in the case of follow-on investments.
Investing Alongside World-Class VC Lead Investors
These leading venture firms have backed some of the most successful companies in the world.
Co-investors are shown for illustrative purposes only, do not represent all co-investors with which Alumni Ventures has invested, and are not necessarily indicative of future co-investors. The identity of a co-investor does not guarantee investment quality or performance.
The Standard
The Deep Tech Venture Club works because members approach it with professionalism and curiosity
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Preparation
Members review materials in advance - Home
Thoughtful Discussion
The goal is rigorous analysis and respectful debate - Home
Confidentiality
Deals and discussions within the club remain strictly private - Home
Peer Respect
Members engage constructively with differing views - Home
Long-Term Perspective
The club is designed for sustained venture exposure
How It Works
Cadence & Format
- HomeOne 60-minute Zoom meeting per month
- HomeOne primary deal discussion per session
- HomeAgenda: deal overview, discussion, member reactions
- HomeOptional in-person gatherings 1–2 times per year
The Commitment
Member Expectations
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Show up prepared
Review deal materials before each discussion so conversations can go deeper. - Home
Debate ideas, not egos
Thoughtful disagreement and analytical thinking are encouraged. - Home
Take a long-term investor mindset
Venture investing requires patience, discipline, and perspective. - Home
Respect the room
Members maintain confidentiality and treat discussions as a trusted forum.
Member Benefits
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Access to curated venture opportunities
Evaluate real deals sourced through the Alumni Ventures platform. - Home
A trusted Deep Tech investor community
Join a small group of peers engaged in venture investing together. - Home
Exposure to experienced venture investors
See how professional investors evaluate opportunities and structure decisions. - Home
The ability to invest alongside the club
Members may participate in deals individually if they choose.
About Alumni Ventures
Alumni Ventures is one of the world’s most active venture firms, providing professionally managed, diversified access to early-stage innovation and curated opportunities traditionally difficult to reach. We partner with family offices and individual investors worldwide to build venture portfolios powered by disciplined processes, deep networks, and transparent engagement.
CB Insights Top 20 VCs in North America (2024) | TIME Top 20 VC (2025)
5,000+
Deals reviewed / year
~250
Investments / year
1,400+
Portfolio companies
$1.6B
Assets Raised
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ
Most members spend about 2–4 hours per month.
This is built for meaningful venture allocators; there is no fixed investment quota.
No. The program is designed for both first-time and experienced investors.
You complete a pre-read, join one 60-minute live session, then submit an Invest/Pass decision and rationale.
Applications are reviewed, qualified candidates complete a short interview, and final decisions follow.
Twenty seats. Application-only.
If you’re ready to learn venture by doing it — with peers who understand the world you come from — apply now.
Applicants to The Deep Tech Venture Club must demonstrate accredited investor status before seeing live investment opportunities.
Alumni Ventures and its personnel provide advice only to affiliated venture capital funds. The Deep Tech Venture Club and related communications are not personalized advice to any participant or other person.