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 Webinar - August 4th 2026
X-Energy’s IPO and What It Means for Nuclear Energy
Join Alumni Ventures’ Keaton Nankivil for a deep dive into Bascom Ventures — the firm’s University of Wisconsin–Madison fund — and how privileged access to one of the country’s most prolific research and innovation ecosystems translates into a differentiated venture portfolio for accredited investors.
by Alumni Ventures
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 Webinar - August 4th 2026
U.S. Strategic Tech Fund Introduction
Join Drew Wandzilak, Managing Partner of the U.S. Strategic Tech Fund, alongside Laura Rippy, Managing Partner at Alumni Ventures, Senior Partner Darrin Wizst, and Principal Ryan Musto, for an introduction to one of the most consequential venture theses of the decade — and how the U.S. Strategic Tech Fund gives accredited investors structured exposure to the rebuild of American defense, energy, advanced manufacturing, AI infrastructure, and critical minerals.
by Alumni Ventures
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 Webinar - August 4th 2026
VC 101: Venture Capital Fundamentals
Join the Alumni Ventures team as they break down the fundamentals of venture capital from the ground up — because understanding how VC actually works is the first step to deciding whether it belongs in your portfolio.
by Alumni Ventures
June 19, 2026
How Syndications Work
Syndications give investors the opportunity to evaluate and invest in individual venture-backed companies alongside Alumni Ventures. In this lesson, you’ll learn how syndications work, how opportunities are selected, and how investors can participate while building their venture knowledge and confidence.
by Alumni Ventures
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 Webinar - July 30th 2026
The $3 Trillion Moment: What the SpaceX, Anthropic & OpenAI IPOs Mean for Public and Private Market Investors
Join Mike Collins, Founder & CEO of Alumni Ventures, alongside Gray Chynoweth, CEO of PrePublic Equity Partners, for a conversation on what could be the most consequential private-market year in history — as SpaceX launched its record IPO, and Anthropic and OpenAI take steps toward public listings that could introduce more than $3 trillion in new market value to public investors over a matter of months.
by Alumni Ventures
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 Webinar - July 30th 2026
Welcome to Triphammer Ventures
Join Brian Keil, Managing Partner at Alumni Ventures, for an introduction to Triphammer Ventures — the firm’s Cornell alumni-affiliated venture fund — and a clear-eyed look at how accredited investors can gain structured exposure to the founders emerging from one of the country’s most prolific research and innovation ecosystems.
by Alumni Ventures
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 Webinar - July 28th 2026
Strawberry Creek Ventures Fund Launch
Join Alumni Ventures’ Matt Caspari for an inside look at Strawberry Creek Ventures — the firm’s UC Berkeley alumni-affiliated fund — and how privileged access to one of the country’s most prolific research and innovation ecosystems translates into a differentiated venture portfolio for accredited investors.
by Alumni Ventures
June 18, 2026
Alumni Ventures’ Awards & Rankings
Alumni Ventures (AV) has democratized access to professional-grade venture capital, a key asset class missing from the portfolios of many individual accredited investors. AV has received several awards from national outlets and organizations, recognizing our distinct model and the quality and breadth of our investment activity. See below to learn about some of our firm’s notable awards.
by Alumni Ventures
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 Webinar - July 29th 2026
Masterclass Live! The Art of Evaluating a Deal
Join Mark Edwards, Chief Investment Officer at Alumni Ventures, and Andy Ervin for a behind-the-scenes look at four Foundation Fund portfolio companies — the reasons they earned capital, what the team saw early, and what each one reveals about how Alumni Ventures actually builds a venture portfolio.
by Alumni Ventures
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 Webinar - July 29th 2026
Castor Fund 11 Launch
Join Alumni Ventures’ Chris Sklarin, Evy Chen, and Kody Amburgey for the launch of the next Castor Ventures fund — and a clear-eyed look at how accredited investors can gain structured exposure to the founders emerging from one of the world’s most powerful innovation ecosystems before this fund closes.
by Alumni Ventures
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 Webinar - July 28th 2026
The Ghost in the Machine
Join Drew Wandzilak, Managing Partner of Alumni Ventures’ U.S. Strategic Tech Fund, for a look at one of the most consequential — and most underfunded — venture opportunities of the decade: capturing the tribal knowledge inside America’s defense industrial base before an entire generation of skilled workers retires, and building the AI-native manufacturers positioned to own what comes next.
by Alumni Ventures
June 16, 2026
Understanding Your Investment Options
Venture capital investors have multiple ways to build exposure to startups and innovation. In this lesson, you’ll learn about the different investment options available through Alumni Ventures, from diversified venture funds to focused sector funds and individual company investments. We’ll explore the potential benefits and tradeoffs of each approach and discuss how investors can build a venture portfolio that aligns with their goals, interests, and risk tolerance.
by Alumni Ventures

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