Our Promise To Founders
Our Network, Your Platform
We turn our communities into your AV Platform, leveraging one of the largest networks in the industry.
Vast Resources, Brought to Life Through Well-Defined Services
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7 Offices
Around the world for work, meetings, and events - Home
40 Investment Team Members
Help perfect your pitch and fundraising strategy - Home
80 Operations Team Members
Support for your marketing, admin challenges, and more - Home
~1,400 Active Portfolio Companies
Share the journey and learn from your peers - Home
8,000 Experts
For advice, feedback, and network introductions - Home
12,000 Investors
Ready for your board searches - Home
850,000 Community Members
Reach for your marketing
Community size is the sum of investors, social media followers, and people opted-into AV marketing.
One AV Platform
Everything at Your Fingertips
From day one, our Platform team is working for you — connecting you to the right people, amplifying your brand, and helping you scale. The right support, at the right time.
- AV Platform Hub
AV Platform Hub
Your home base. A private app for portfolio companies to request services, search community members and events, and access everything the Platform offers.
- Huddles
Huddles
Meet fellow founders in person and online — through CEO Dinners, Happy Hours, and events across AV’s network and partner community.
- AV Experts
AV Experts
Access seasoned operators, advisors, and business-development contacts across industries — real guidance, real relationships.
- Board Search
Board Search
Find the right independent board members for your stage and sector.
- Test Drive
Test Drive
Sharpen your pitch and get honest fundraising feedback before you’re in the room.
- AV Media
AV Media
Get your story in front of AV’s network — brand amplification that actually reaches the right audience.
- AV Desks
AV Desks
Workspace when you’re on the road. Good work doesn’t stop when you travel.
- Spirits and Startups
Spirits and Startups
Partner with AV to co-host an event and get in front of our network of founders, investors, and operators.
We stay out of your way until the moment you need us.
You ask, we move. It’s that simple.
A lot of investors speak about value add, but David and the team at Blue Ivy & Alumni Ventures actually provide value. In nearly every deal and with every entrepreneur that approaches me about raising money I share the not-so-secret weapon suggestion of Alumni Ventures.
Alumni Ventures is unique in that they have a large group of venture investors all over, representing all of the different alumni communities. It is such a great organization to have with us. The talents, the network, and honestly the investment power all comes under one umbrella which ends up being very helpful to us.
From the start, Purple Arch Ventures was thoughtful and easy to work with, achieving the delicate balance of in-depth diligence and respect for a small startup team’s time. It has been a great partnership throughout our growth journey.
One of the things that was important to us was getting in contact with HubSpot. HubSpot kind of pioneered Inbound. A day later, here is three people and we are going to work these intros for you. There are a couple top name VCs out there that won't even do that.
A lot of investors speak about value add, but David and the team at Blue Ivy & Alumni Ventures actually provide value. In nearly every deal and with every entrepreneur that approaches me about raising money I share the not-so-secret weapon suggestion of Alumni Ventures.
Alumni Ventures is unique in that they have a large group of venture investors all over, representing all of the different alumni communities. It is such a great organization to have with us. The talents, the network, and honestly the investment power all comes under one umbrella which ends up being very helpful to us.
See testimonial policy below.
How We Go to Work
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You tell us what you need
Email your AV investment team members, talk to us, or self-serve on the AVP Hub. - Home
We search for the connection
The AV Platform team taps AV's large network and resources on your behalf. - Home
We find your solution
A warm intro, a social media campaign, stackable cloud credits — we'll help you scale.
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Already have a lead VC? Let’s talk.
AV engages after a lead VC is secured and our diligence is complete. Here’s what happens next:
- You share the round details. Stage, lead, dynamics, and where you think we can add value.
- We screen fast. Usually within a few days. We’re not a bottleneck.
- If it’s a fit, we run diligence. Disciplined and founder-respectful — no unnecessary back-and-forth.
- One clean check. A clear answer either way. If it’s a no, we’ll be direct.
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Raising Capital — or Want to Refer a Company ?
Tell us about your company and the round you’re raising. Once you submit, we’ll review the details. If it fits our model and our current portfolio needs, one of our investment teams will reach out to schedule a call.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ
Pre-Seed to Series B; $100K–$10M checks, typically $1M–$3M.
No. We are a strict co-investor and generally do not set terms.
No — it can help, but we back great entrepreneurs broadly.
After a lead VC is secured.
