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 Webinar - June 29th 2023
Review of AI Companies in the Castor Portfolio
Watch this on-demand presentation to review the AI companies in the Castor Portfolio. Managing Partners Chris Sklarin and Cainon Coates, as well as, Senior Principal Isaac Schlecht offered their industry perspective along with a Q&A session.
by Alumni Ventures
May 1, 20235 min read
Meet AV's Blockchain Investing Partners
One of the core pillars of our investment strategy is working closely with burgeoning and established VC partners. In this article, we feature some of the well-known VCs we’ve co-invested alongside to support innovative companies working to unlock the full potential of Web3 infrastructure and services, the Metaverse, and more.¹
by Alumni Ventures
April 18, 20232 min read
VC Masterclass: How AV Evaluates Deals
One of the most critical aspects of venture capital is a firm’s approach to sourcing and vetting deals. In this video, AV’s Deputy CIO, Andy Ervin, walks viewers through our rigorous, disciplined process for evaluating investments.
by Andy Ervin
April 13, 20232 min read
Jadu: AR Gaming in the Metaverse
Alumni Ventures portfolio company Jadu has created an augmented reality (AR) Web3 gaming world called “the Mirrorverse.” Jadu’s platform is built around virtual items owned by its community and allows players to bring avatars to life with mobile devices in their own real-world space.
by Ray Wu
April 11, 20233 min read
Spot: Innovative Coverage for the Adventurous
Alumni Ventures portfolio company Spot Insurance is making it easier for people to access affordable on-demand injury insurance.
by Alumni Ventures
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 Webinar - April 13th 2023
Diversify into Venture Capital & 2023 Market Update
Recent events have been an important reminder that sophisticated portfolios should be diversified, including alternative assets like VC. Alumni Ventures makes it easy for accredited investors to add professional venture capital to their portfolios with our smart, simple venture funds. If you’re interested in learning more and intrigued to grow your understanding of the venture capital asset class, register today.
by Alumni Ventures
April 10, 20233 min read
Leading Voices in VC and Tech Join AV Expert Panels
At Alumni Ventures, we live and breathe continuous improvement.
by Michael Giordano
April 6, 20231 min read
AVTV: Copper
AVTV features Copper, a digital bank that teaches teens how to make smart financial decisions in a supervised app experience that connects parents and teens. AVTV videos feature Alumni Ventures’ portfolio companies sharing their stories and asks with our community.
by Alumni Ventures
April 5, 20232 min read
PathSpot: A Scan Away From Safer Food Service
Alumni Ventures portfolio company PathSpot has developed a smart device that detects invisible foodborne contaminants in real time to prevent germ spread and reduce ongoing health risks.
by Alumni Ventures
April 3, 20232 min read
Believer: A Next-Generation Gaming Studio
Alumni Ventures portfolio company Believer is reimagining how games and interactive experiences are made using frontier technologies including AI, machine learning, and cloud computing.
by Alumni Ventures
April 1, 20232 min read
Meet AV’s Blockchain Fund Investing Team
Because of the enormous potential of blockchain technology and the speed at which the market is moving, we are starting to raise Blockchain Fund 4. It will continue to be led by our full-time investing team: Managing Partner Ray Wu and Senior Principals Jack Statza and Sophia Zhao.1
by Alumni Ventures
March 27, 20232 min read
Venture Deep Dives: Generative AI
In this series, we hone in on a burgeoning VC sector with one of our ~50 investing experts. This week, we’re showcasing Managing Partner Tom Meyer’s Deep Dive into the rapidly growing generative AI market — projected to reach $188.6 billion by 2032.
by Peter MacEwan

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