Now Forming New Clubs
Alumni Ventures Investing Clubs: Institutional-Quality Deals. Intimate Group. Your Terms.
The Challenge
Venture Investing Doesn’t Have to Be a Solo Sport
Most individual investors evaluate deals alone. They miss the questions they didn’t think to ask, the pattern recognition that comes from discussion, and the energy of building conviction alongside peers.
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Investing Clubs bring together 10-20 people who share a common identity — whether that’s geography, industry, background, or mission. You meet monthly to discuss deals, learn as a group, and make your own investment choices. Same access. Better decisions. More fun.
Club Types
Find Your People
The best clubs are built on existing credibility, access, and relationships. We form clubs around almost any shared identity or interest.
- Geography
Geography
NYC, Austin, London, Miami, your city - Professional Identity
Professional Identity
CEOs, CTOs, founders, operators, family offices
- Industry / Sector
Industry / Sector
AI, biotech, climate, fintech, defense, real estate - Mission / Affinity
Mission / Affinity
Women investors, veterans, ex-pats, ethnic groups
- Alumni / Network
Alumni / Network
School, accelerator, association, existing community
- Thematic
Thematic
A specific thesis or emerging category you’re passionate about
- Personal Connection
Personal Connection
Friends, colleagues, trusted peers
- Portco Leaders
Portco Leaders
CEOs and C-suites, especially within a vertical
How It Works
Simple Rhythm. Real Results.
Each month, your club reviews one institutional-quality deal together. You build pattern recognition, develop conviction, and grow a real venture portfolio — one decision at a time.
| Group Discussion | Deal Access | Your Choice |
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| Monthly | Curated | Always |
| 60-90 minute Zoom with your club. An AV venture partner presents a vetted deal. You ask questions, pressure-test the thesis, and hear how your peers are thinking. | Institutional-quality opportunities from AV's platform — the same deals we show our largest LPs. Vetted by professional VCs. Co-investing alongside top-tier firms. | Every member decides individually. No pressure. No groupthink. Invest in what resonates with you. Pass on what doesn't. Build a portfolio that reflects your judgment. |
Inside a Meeting
What a Typical Session Looks Like
Structured enough to be productive. Casual enough to be enjoyable.
The Format
You receive a deal packet in advance — deck, terms, key metrics. You come prepared. An AV venture partner presents the thesis, and your club discusses it together.
The goal isn’t consensus. The goal is to sharpen your thinking by hearing how others evaluate the same opportunity.
- HomeDeal packet distributed 3-5 days before
- Home60-90 minute Zoom discussion
- HomeVC partner presents thesis and answers questions
- HomeClub members share perspectives and concerns
- HomeAllocation window opens — invest or pass, your call
What You Gain
Better Investing. Better Relationships.
Clubs deliver value that goes well beyond deal access.
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Better decisions
Peer discussion surfaces questions you wouldn't think to ask alone. Hearing how others evaluate the same deal sharpens your own judgment. - Home
A real network
10-20 people who know your name, your investing style, your goals. Not a conference badge — a genuine relationship built over monthly conversations. - Home
Curated deal flow
Access to AV's institutional pipeline — 7,000+ deals reviewed annually, narrowed to the best opportunities. Co-investing alongside Sequoia, a16z, and Kleiner Perkins. - Home
More fun
Investing is better when you're doing it with people you like. The monthly rhythm creates accountability, community, and something to look forward to.
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7,000+ Deals reviewed / year
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~250 Investments / year
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1,400+ Portfolio companies
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$1.4B Assets under management
Who This Is For
Built for Investors Who Value Community
- HomeAccredited investors ready to deploy capital
- HomePeople who value peer learning and discussion
- HomePrepared to commit $100K/year across deals you choose
- HomeWant access to institutional-quality opportunities
- HomePrefer making your own investment decisions
- HomeLooking for a community, not just a deal feed
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ
Members commit to investing $100K per year across the deals they choose to participate in. This isn’t a fund — you decide deal by deal. Some months you might invest, others you might pass. The commitment ensures everyone at the table is serious.
Plan for 2-3 hours per month: time to review the deal packet before the meeting, plus a 60-90 minute Zoom discussion. That’s it. No homework, no mandatory participation beyond showing up.
No. Every investment decision is yours alone. You might love a deal your peers pass on, or vice versa. The club discussion informs your decision — it doesn’t make it for you.
Yes. If you have an existing community, network, or affinity group that would benefit from investing together, we’d love to talk. Reach out to [email protected].
That’s common. We match you to a club based on your background, interests, and goals. Within a few meetings, these strangers become trusted peers. The shared identity creates instant credibility.
In a fund, you commit capital upfront and a manager decides how to deploy it. In a club, you see every deal, discuss it with peers, and decide for yourself — every single time. Same access, more control.
We’ll review your application and reach out to discuss which club might be the right fit. When a spot opens or a new club forms that matches your profile, we’ll invite you to join.
Find Your People. Find Your Deals.
Join 10-20 investors who share your background. Access institutional-quality opportunities. Make smarter decisions together.
Want to start a club? Let’s talk
Questions? Contact [email protected]