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Alumni Ventures Reaches $1 Billion Raised and 1,000 Investments
In just eight years, Alumni Ventures has grown from a single-fund startup to become one of the most active venture firms in the world.
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March 20, 2023
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VC 101: Why Many Startups Are Delaying IPOs
Our VC 101 video series provides insights on venture capital essentials. In this episode, a panel of AV experts discuss why many startups are delaying their IPOs (Initial Public Offerings) and staying private for longer periods of time. Watch our video to learn more about the importance of private markets in value creation and its potential impact on long-term investment strategies.
by Luke Antal
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April 6th 2023
Towerview Ventures Spotlight
The deadline for Towerview Ventures is around the corner and the team is beginning to deploy capital and build the portfolio. Join Managing Partner, Greg Baker to hear about some of the investments already made and how they will continue to build a fully diversified venture portfolio.
by AV Communications Team
March 13, 2023
1 min read
AVTV: Arable
AVTV features Arable, a company providing farmers with a hardware and software suite to efficiently and scalably collect crop data. AVTV videos feature Alumni Ventures’ portfolio companies sharing their stories and asks with our community.
by AV Communications Team
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April 6th 2023
Unlocking the Potential of Web3: Insights from Industry Leaders
Join us for a special, live, 45-minute overview of the Blockchain Fund, one of Alumni Ventures’ Focused Funds followed by an expert panel webinar featuring the industry leaders for a discussion about the infrastructure and services that power the Web3 economy. This session will give you an exclusive opportunity to hear directly from experienced founders, executives, and investors with a deep knowledge of the latest developments toward a new, better internet.
by AV Communications Team
March 9, 2023
2 min read
SHINE Medical: Revolutionizing the Production of Radioisotopes
by AV Communications Team
March 8, 2023
Ring Ventures Fund Update 2023
We are preparing to launch Ring Ventures Fund 3 in May and look forward to building another diversified venture portfolio. In the meantime, check below for a note from Larry Warnock (’83) about his new role as Managing Partner Emeritus. We also share a video introducing Managing Partner Rob Adams, details on our upcoming investor-only webinar, and investment highlights from Ring’s first two vintages.
by AV Communications Team
March 8, 2023
2 min read
SourceDay: Superior Shipping Solution
Alumni Ventures portfolio company SourceDay is helping companies better manage their online supply performance by accelerating enterprise resource planning (ERP) and improving on-time delivery. SourceDay’s order management platform automates order requests by replacing emails, spreadsheets, and phone calls with cloud software alternatives — ultimately allowing companies to better manage changes without disrupting production, planning, or payment.
by AV Communications Team
March 8, 2023
3 min read
Venus Aerospace: Making Super-fast Air Travel Cheaper and More Efficient
Alumni Ventures portfolio company Venus Aerospace focuses on combining the capabilities of space technology with applications here on Earth. The company focuses on the latest rocket technologies (hypersonics) for use in revolutionary airframes to improve global travel, enabling passengers to travel more quickly and efficiently.
by AV Communications Team
March 5, 2023
1 min read
AVTV: Swing Therapeutics
AVTV features Swing Therapeutics, a developer of evidence-backed services and treatments to help people with chronic illnesses live better lives, starting with fibromyalgia. AVTV videos feature Alumni Ventures’ portfolio companies sharing their stories and asks with our community.
by AV Communications Team
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March 9th 2023
AI Fund Portfolio Update and Last Call
The deadline for AI Fund 2 is around the corner and the team is beginning to deploy capital and build the portfolio. Watch this on-demand presentation hosted by Chief Investment Officer Anton Simunovic, Executive Vice President Peter MacEwan, and Managing Partners Chris Sklarin, Ed Tsai, Laura Rippy, and Todd McIntyre for a look back at some of the investments made by AI Fund 1 and how they will build a fully diversified venture portfolio for AI Fund 2.
by AV Communications Team
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April 11th 2023
Bascom Ventures Presents: The Math Behind Venture Capital
Join us for a live, 45-minute presentation about the math behind venture capital, led by Bascom Ventures’ Managing Partner Greg Baker. Bascom Ventures is Alumni Ventures’ Wisconsin-focused venture capital fund, and this webinar is open to all alumni and friends of the University of Wisconsin.
by AV Communications Team
March 4, 2023
2 min read
OneRail: Delivery Orchestration Platform
Online ordering has become a societal norm. With the click of a button, a jacket from France, a vase from Italy, or simply groceries from your nearby supermarket can be delivered right to your doorstep. While this luxury has many benefits for both businesses and consumers — increased revenue, broad customer reach, access to different cultural items, etc. — it also increases the need for faster and more efficient transportation services. Long-distance shipments in particular often require multiple modes of transport, such as air and sea travel.
by AV Communications Team
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