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Alumni Ventures' Solutions For Your Wealth Management Clients

The financial world is constantly evolving. Wealth managers must constantly seek innovative strategies to meet changing client preferences and stay competitive. Given market volatility, “me-too” alternative investment solutions, and client interest in more innovative and personalized investments, a menu of strictly standard investment options is no longer an option.

One strategy gaining traction is offering clients alternative assets such as venture capital (VC) investments. Adding venture to a client’s alternative investment assets can have multiple benefits:

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    Diversification

    VC is largely uncorrelated to the public markets, making it appealing from a portfolio construction and diversification perspective.
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    Portfolio appreciation

    More companies are staying private longer. Venture can offer early access to groundbreaking innovators, often at attractive pre-public market valuations - especially at the early stage.
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    Competitive returns vs. public markets

    VC has outperformed the public market equivalents over the past 5, 15, and 25 years.
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    Competitive returns vs. many other alts

    VC has been the top-performing alternative asset class over the last decade.

Sources for the above claims.

Partnering With Alumni Ventures

Alumni Ventures offers wealth managers both education and solutions to include venture capital in client portfolios.
The company was built to serve the needs of individual investors. Here’s how we can bring that experience to help your client’s investment goals and objectives

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    Education on venture industry, important deal considerations, investment trends, and portfolio construction
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    Assistance with client asset allocation and vintage diversification planning
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    Product support to ensure you have the right solution for your client
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    Ongoing fund support, with comprehensive reporting on new and realized investments, quarterly performance reporting, and regular portfolio updates
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    We leave client management to you; the rest is on us.

AV’s Thought Leadership

AV regularly offers blogs and webinars providing insights into innovative technology, new business models, and noteworthy venture trends. Below is a small sampling of our content.

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Alumni Ventures’ Chief Investment Officer Mark Edwards and Deputy CIO Andy Ervin

Masterclass Live! The Art of Evaluating a Venture Deal

Join us for an on-demand episode of our Masterclass Live! series with Alumni Ventures’ Chief Investment Officer Mark Edwards and Deputy CIO Andy Ervin. In this session, you’ll discover how to evaluate a deal, walk through the process our own investment teams use to invest in promising startups, and learn how you, too, can invest in startups just like this through our Syndications Program. At Alumni Ventures, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to invest in the next big thing. That’s why we’ve created a platform that allows our investors to flex their skills by investing not only in our offerings of portfolios of startups but also in individual syndication opportunities.

by AV Communications Team

Venture Capital Guide for RIAs

In the evolving investment landscape, venture capital (VC) stands out as a unique asset class, offering wealth managers and financial advisers an opportunity to further diversify their clients’ portfolios beyond traditional stocks, bonds, and the growing options for core alternative assets. Venture capital, known for fueling innovative startups and tech advancements, plays a critical role in driving economic growth. It’s distinct from standard market securities, focusing on startups with significant growth potential and balancing high risk with the potential for high rewards.

by Edward Tsai

Why Venture Capital Makes Sense for RIAs

In the face of increasing competition, shifting investor preferences, and market volatility, Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs) are continually seeking innovative strategies to provide clients with a competitive edge. Incorporating venture capital (VC) investments represents a promising avenue for RIAs to transform client offerings and outcomes.

by Edward Tsai

From Cul-de-sac to Constellation

The report highlights the critical role of U.S. strategic technologies in ensuring national security and prosperity. It focuses on three key areas: Homeland Security, Digital Strategy (AI & Cyber), and Space Innovation. It discusses trends and innovative companies in these sectors, showcasing how these technologies are vital to our future — especially now.

by Pete Mathias

10 Predictions for Seed Investors in 2024

The past year was a rough one for venture capital, with valuations challenged, some companies unable to raise cash or go public, and many investors “holding their dry powder.”

by Ron Levin

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Longevity webinar panel FFDR

Investing in Longevity Tech: Explore the Ventures Working to Add Years of Vitality

Join the Managing Partner of our Doctors Innovate Fund Ron Levin, Alumni Ventures Senior Associate Brittney Wade, and the CEO of Bionic Health, Robbie Allen, for an exclusive exploration into the revolutionary world of Longevity Tech. Watch on-demand below.

by AV Communications Team

Watch
Alumni Ventures’ Chief Investment Officer Mark Edwards and Deputy CIO Andy Ervin

Masterclass Live! The Art of Evaluating a Venture Deal

Join us for an on-demand episode of our Masterclass Live! series with Alumni Ventures’ Chief Investment Officer Mark Edwards and Deputy CIO Andy Ervin. In this session, you’ll discover how to evaluate a deal, walk through the process our own investment teams use to invest in promising startups, and learn how you, too, can invest in startups just like this through our Syndications Program. At Alumni Ventures, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to invest in the next big thing. That’s why we’ve created a platform that allows our investors to flex their skills by investing not only in our offerings of portfolios of startups but also in individual syndication opportunities.

by AV Communications Team

Venture Capital Guide for RIAs

In the evolving investment landscape, venture capital (VC) stands out as a unique asset class, offering wealth managers and financial advisers an opportunity to further diversify their clients’ portfolios beyond traditional stocks, bonds, and the growing options for core alternative assets. Venture capital, known for fueling innovative startups and tech advancements, plays a critical role in driving economic growth. It’s distinct from standard market securities, focusing on startups with significant growth potential and balancing high risk with the potential for high rewards.

by Edward Tsai

Our Solutions

AV offers a range of solutions, from diversified to thematic. Most funds raise capital annually, deploy over a 12–18-month investment period, and then harvest investments over the remaining 10-year fund term. We have turnkey solutions for both accredited investors and qualified purchasers.

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    Core

    Core venture portfolio consisting of ~20-30 companies diversified across stage, sector, region, and lead sponsor.
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    Thematic

    Portfolios of ~15-20 companies targeting a sector, stage, or thesis — such as Seed Investing, Women Founders, Artificial Intelligence, HealthTech, and more.
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    Follow-on

    Curated portfolio of follow-on investments with existing portfolio companies. Diversified by sector, geography, and lead sponsor. Only available to qualified purchasers.

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