Your Window Into the Innovation Economy

For investors who are new to venture capital, it is important to keep in mind that the magnitude of returns within a portfolio are not evenly distributed. A successful venture portfolio operates on a power law scale, in which the vast majority of the portfolio’s returns are earned from a small number of investments. These few companies are the “big wins” that typically drive the profits of the fund.

Alumni Ventures Managing Partner Lacey Johnson was recently featured on Alternative Investment platform Vincent’s roundtable discussion about investing in deep tech-focused startups. Watch the event recording below.

We have come a long way from taxi services, with platforms like Uber and Lyft taking over the rideshare space. While the evolution of transportation services has opened up many job opportunities and generated billions in revenue, there are still holes within these business models. Relying on contract or “gig” drivers can make it difficult for companies to attract and maintain an optimal fleet, and it also opens the door for potentially dangerous situations. In 2018, Uber identified reports of 3,045 sexual assaults, nine murders, and 58 individuals killed in car accidents.

To access our updated guide for gift ideas, visit: https://www.av.vc/store Give innovation. We’re pleased to present our community with a selection of innovative products and services from some of our 1,000+ portfolio companies. We hope you and your loved ones enjoy a wonderful holiday season.

Veteran Affairs (VA) Home Loans offer our home-buying heroes the benefits of no down payments and low-interest rates. However, similar to other home loans, these benefits are accompanied by the unattractive seller component of longer closing times. As a result, individuals are missing out on their dream homes because they cannot close in a short time frame.

With 25+ award categories, the Benzinga Global Fintech Awards recognizes outstanding companies from all over the fintech atmosphere. We are thrilled to announce that Alumni Ventures’ was awarded first place in Best Alternative Investments Platform alongside top-notch companies — Groundfloor (2nd Place) and Vinovest (3rd Place). Check below to watch the full awards ceremony.