Learn More About Venture Capital

Learn why venture capital can be a compelling addition to your portfolio. In this video, we discuss the rising demand for alternative investments, with a particular focus on the dynamic domain of VC. Our team explores the unique characteristics that differentiate VC from traditional asset classes, the long-term nature of the asset class, and its potential for generating exceptional returns and value creation.

What does “Run Rate” even mean? And what in the world is a SPAC? Whether you’re brand-new to investing or have a few deals under your belt, you may be puzzled by certain terms commonly used to describe venture companies and deals. To help, we’ve compiled this handy guide.

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.

How do venture capitalists select the companies they invest in? What do they evaluate—and how? Welcome to our four-part Masterclass blog series. We’ll walk you through how we evaluate deals at Alumni Ventures. This first installment delves into the Deal Dynamics that shape our investment decisions.

In the second part of our Masterclass on The Art of Evaluating a Deal, we evaluate the lead investor in a venture round. In VC, a select group of firms consistently outperforms market indices — so as a value-add co-investor, we’re looking to invest alongside those leaders. Our checklist includes the firm’s quality, the lead partner’s sector, stage experience, and their conviction. We use a case study to bring the example to life and discuss the challenges in separating a firm’s performance from a lead partner’s.

We’re continuing our blogs on how AV teams typically evaluate a deal. As part of our Masterclass series, this addresses some of the basic questions our investors have about venture.

Early-stage investing is a critical part of Alumni Ventures’ overall portfolio strategy. In this edition of VC Masterclass, AV’s Seed Fund team explains our approach to sourcing high-potential investment opportunities in fledgling startups, and how our Super Angel Partner Program plays a key role in that process.

In the past decade, VC has broadened its reach beyond traditional hubs such as Silicon Valley and the Boston-New York-Washington Corridor, as significant startup ecosystems have popped up across the country’s midsection.

The healthcare industry is undergoing a profound revolution fueled by technological innovation, shifting patient demographics, and evolving care delivery models. From the widespread adoption of digital health solutions to the rise of value-based care and population health management, the healthcare landscape is rapidly transforming.

A Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) is a groundbreaking technology that enables direct communication between the brain and electronic devices. By capturing the brain’s electrophysiological signals, BCIs can interpret these signals to control computers, prosthetics, and other devices.

The recent NCAA policy change on Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) has revolutionized the college sports landscape by enabling athletes to monetize their personal brands. This shift not only benefits student-athletes but also introduces significant investment opportunities in NIL platforms, brand partnerships, and technology solutions. Investors can capitalize on this emerging market by backing digital platforms that facilitate NIL transactions, engaging with companies that craft athlete-brand collaborations, and supporting tech innovations that assess athletes’ market value. As the NIL market matures, it offers prospects for potentially substantial economic returns and a more equitable sports ecosystem.

In the rapidly evolving landscape of technological advancement, artificial intelligence (AI) stands at the forefront of a paradigm shift that promises to redefine the very fabric of major industries. From healthcare’s personalized medicine to finance’s predictive analytics, and from manufacturing’s automation to retail’s customer experience enhancement, AI’s integration is not merely an enhancement but a revolutionary transformation.

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 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.