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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
Mark Edwards, Chief Investment Officer at Alumni Ventures, and Andy Ervin led 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
Alumni Ventures’ Chris Sklarin, Evy Chen, and Kody Amburgey led 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 the fund closed.
by Alumni Ventures
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 Webinar - July 28th 2026
The Ghost in the Machine
Drew Wandzilak, Managing Partner of Alumni Ventures’ U.S. Strategic Tech Fund, led 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
June 15, 2026
Why Private, Why Now
If you built your portfolio around public stocks, you’re not doing anything wrong. Public markets are still essential. But there’s a good chance you’re missing a significant portion of where wealth is being created today. That’s not a pitch. It’s a structural change that’s been unfolding for 25 years — and the SpaceX IPO is the most recent, high-profile reminder of how far along it already is.
by Alumni Ventures
June 12, 2026
The SpaceX Lesson
Most investors focus on public markets, but today’s biggest companies are staying private longer than ever before. Using the anticipated SpaceX IPO as a case study, this article explores how wealth creation has shifted across public equities, late-stage private companies, and venture capital — and why understanding all three markets may be essential for long-term investors.
by Michael Collins
June 10, 2026
AI Is Eating Software: Is B2B SaaS Dead?
The enterprise software industry is entering a major transition as AI reshapes how businesses buy, use, and value software. Traditional seat-based SaaS models are increasingly giving way to AI-native platforms that automate workflows, deliver measurable outcomes, and fundamentally change the economics of enterprise technology. This analysis explores what parts of SaaS are being disrupted, what remains durable, and where the next generation of software value creation is likely to emerge.
by Glenn Borok
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 Webinar - July 21st 2026
Distilling Oil: The Unseen Cost of the Strait Closure
Ryan Musto, Principal at Alumni Ventures, led a look at why the closure of the Strait of Hormuz was never just an oil story — and what the long-tail supply chain effects reveal about where the most consequential venture opportunities in energy and industrial resilience are forming today.
by Alumni Ventures
June 9, 2026
How Alumni Ventures Sources Deals
In this lesson, you’ll learn how Alumni Ventures sources venture investment opportunities through its network-powered investing model. We’ll explore how we co-invest alongside leading venture firms, leverage one of the largest investor and alumni networks in venture capital, and identify promising startups through founders, experts, scouts, and investment partners.
by Alumni Ventures
June 8, 2026
Alumni Ventures Expands to UK with new London Office and Launches Global Alumni Syndicate
Alumni Ventures, one of the US’s most active venture capital firms, has opened its first European office in London; launched, registered, and completed regulatory onboarding for its new UK affiliate; and has opened a new community for internationally-minded qualified investors, marking a significant milestone in its international expansion.
by Alumni Ventures
June 8, 2026
Introducing the Alumni Ventures Global Bridge Fund Series
Alumni Ventures starts from a simple conviction: our job is to build and use network-powered venture capital to back the best founders in the world. After a decade of doing this from the United States – home to the world’s largest venture ecosystem – Alumni Ventures is now expanding this network to new offices and teams in London, Tokyo, and launching our new Global Bridge Fund series in 2026.
by Michael Collins

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