About
Alumni Ventures Group is a venture capital firm headquartered in Manchester, New Hampshire, founded in 2013 by Mike Collins. The firm democratizes access to venture capital by creating and managing multiple fund families that enable accredited investors to participate in diversified venture portfolios alongside established VCs including Sequoia, Andreessen Horowitz, and General Catalyst. AVG manages a portfolio encompassing over 1,400 venture-backed companies across various sectors and investment stages, sourced primarily through alumni networks from top universities. The firm operates with a minimum investment threshold of $25,000, making institutional-quality deal flow accessible to individual investors who previously lacked such opportunities. AVG's investment thesis centers on leveraging alumni community networks to identify early-stage companies with strong founding teams, with a demonstrated preference for smaller founder cohorts. The firm maintains offices across major venture hubs beyond its New Hampshire headquarters and operates thematic funds with demonstrated focus on emerging sectors including artificial intelligence and related technologies. For founders, Alumni Ventures provides not only strategic capital but also structured support, processes, and regulatory expertise accumulated across its fund operations. The firm serves as an investment adviser managing multiple venture capital funds throughout the country and has expanded its reach to serve accredited individuals seeking curated exposure to diversified startup portfolios. As of recent reports, Alumni Ventures has actively deployed capital across 1,252+ companies with ongoing investment activity, positioning itself as a significant platform in the democratization of venture access.