About
Alumni Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2014 and headquartered in Manchester, New Hampshire, operating as a distinctive alternative to traditional VC structures by democratizing startup investing for accredited individual investors. The firm's core mission centers on making venture capital accessible and straightforward for portfolio diversification while simultaneously empowering founders with strategic capital and operational support. Alumni Ventures manages multiple funds, including the AV Apex Fund, and has built a substantial portfolio spanning 1,252 companies across the United States, United Kingdom, Israel, and 37 additional countries. The portfolio includes 35 unicorn-stage companies, with notable investments in companies such as Solsten and Blue Note Therapeutics. The firm positions itself as a membership-based model where individual investors gain exposure to curated venture opportunities typically reserved for institutional players, addressing a gap in how retail accredited investors access quality deal flow. Alumni Ventures' approach combines diversification across sectors and geographies with a structured investment process designed to reduce friction and complexity in venture participation. The organization maintains active engagement with regional business communities, including membership in the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, reflecting its commitment to local economic development alongside national and international investment activity. By operating at the intersection of venture capital accessibility and founder support, Alumni Ventures has carved a niche serving both sides of the funding equation—individual investors seeking non-correlated returns and founders requiring capital plus strategic guidance.