Alumni Ventures

Alumni Ventures Group, LLC is a venture capital firm founded in 2013 and based in Manchester, New Hampshire, with additional offices in North America. The firm specializes in seed, early-stage, and late-stage pre-IPO investments, focusing on companies that have an alumni connection and an institutional lead investor with relevant expertise. It offers high-quality, diversified venture portfolios to individual investors, particularly accredited alumni from top entrepreneurial schools, who previously lacked access to venture capital opportunities. Alumni Ventures Group invests between $0.01 million and $3 million in various sectors and geographies, without seeking board or observer seats. Additionally, the firm provides focused funds that enable any accredited investor to access a diverse venture portfolio, allowing for investment across different types, sectors, stages, and geographical locations.

Gregory Baker

Managing Partner

Bryan Jurewicz

Venture Partner

Michael Madden

Managing Partner

Past deals in District of Columbia

Indigov

Series B in 2022
Indigov is a next-generation constituent experience management platform designed for the government. Indigov built a modern constituent service platform for government that has already reduced average response time from months to a matter of minutes/hours and given representatives unprecedented capabilities and data insights that are changing the way they do their jobs and structure their teams.

ION Storage Systems

Series A in 2022
ION Storage Systems, LLC is a manufacturer of solid state lithium-ion batteries, headquartered in College Park, Maryland. Established in 2015, the company specializes in developing advanced battery technology aimed at delivering high energy density and enhanced safety for various applications. Its products cater to the defense and aerospace sectors, as well as the consumer electronics and electric vehicle industries. By focusing on solid state battery innovations, ION Storage Systems addresses the critical performance and safety requirements necessary for deployment in diverse environments.

Houwzer

Series B in 2021
Houwzer, LLC provides real estate brokerage services for buying and selling a home. It also provides industry insights for home buyers and sellers. In addition, it offers communication tools, featured listings, total transaction management, social and email marketing, and direct mail campaign services. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with additional offices in Washington, District of Columbia; Baltimore, Maryland; and Haddonfield, New Jersey.

X-energy

Series B in 2021
X-energy is delivering the next generation of carbon-free energy by reinventing nuclear power. X-energy manufactures fuel that seals uranium particles in a protective coating, which makes meltdown impossible and retains the waste inside forever. We also design plants that unlock the fuel’s potential in a process that’s as clean as wind or solar. When combined, the result is reliable carbon-free baseload power, produced more safely and affordable than ever before and available anywhere, at any time.

Anra Technologies

Venture Round in 2021
ANRA Technologies, LLC specializes in developing a cloud-based platform for commercial drone operations. Founded in 2014 and based in Tysons, Virginia, the company offers various solutions including DroneOSS, which provides real-time flight planning, automated notifications, autonomous execution, and data analytics. The platform also facilitates the integration of processed data back into enterprise systems. Additionally, ANRA Technologies features the DroneUSS UTM platform for unmanned operations and SmartSkies CTR, which allows drone pilots to secure approvals for operations in controlled airspace through a mobile application or web portal. The company further extends its services by offering consultancy in urban air mobility and integration of drone operations, catering to the needs of commercial entities managing multiple unmanned aerial vehicles.

Sorcero

Venture Round in 2021
Sorcero, Inc. develops and offers office suite software. The company's no code platform enables deploying of AI (artificial intelligence) powered decision support and knowledge management applications. Sorcero, Inc. was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Washington, District Of Columbia.

The Mentor Method

Seed Round in 2021
The Mentor Method is a social enterprise that provides curated mentor matches, connecting the next generation of tech leaders with change-making mentors at the top of their game. ​ Their process focuses on people and value-fit first, to foster authentic, lasting connections. The result is stronger teams and inclusive workplace cultures. ​ They started The Mentor Method because they wanted to create a world where minorities and women in tech are viewed as assets, not a way to check a box.

miRecule

Venture Round in 2021
miRecule, Inc. is a biotechnology company specializing in the development of microRNA-based therapeutics, with a focus on addressing challenges in cancer treatment and other diseases such as muscular dystrophy. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Gaithersburg, Maryland, the company has created a drug discovery platform called DREAmiR. This platform leverages genomic and outcome data from thousands of patients to identify genetic changes linked to diseases. It combines genomic sequencing, expression, and prognostic data from cancer patients with high-throughput screening data to pinpoint microRNA candidates for replacement therapy. miRecule's approach aims to formulate these candidates into tumor-targeted nanoparticles, enabling oncologists to effectively target and eliminate drug-resistant cancer cells.

Outlogic

Seed Round in 2020
Outlogic operates an online location platform that develops a comprehensive map of individual movements to address various real-world needs. The company's offerings include a location data collection technology, safety applications such as Drunk Mode for social connectivity, fitness apps like Burn, and tools for real-time family location sharing through PlanC. Outlogic is committed to enhancing accuracy and transparency in location data, creating the largest privacy-conscious location data panel. This initiative supports diverse industries including advertising, market research, real estate, and security. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Outlogic aims to foster innovation with high-quality location data while promoting a more efficient and sustainable world through its initiatives.

Houwzer

Series A in 2020
Houwzer, LLC provides real estate brokerage services for buying and selling a home. It also provides industry insights for home buyers and sellers. In addition, it offers communication tools, featured listings, total transaction management, social and email marketing, and direct mail campaign services. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with additional offices in Washington, District of Columbia; Baltimore, Maryland; and Haddonfield, New Jersey.

Securrency

Series A in 2020
Securrency, Inc. is a financial technology company that specializes in the tokenized issuance and trading of securities. Established in 2015 and based in Riva, Maryland, Securrency operates additional offices in Washington, D.C., New York City, and Abu Dhabi. The company’s platform integrates legacy financial services with modern distributed ledger technologies, allowing for efficient trading of illiquid asset classes. Its protocol supports various distributed ledgers, including Ethereum and Stellar, facilitating the seamless movement of tokens both on-chain and off-chain. By focusing on security and compliance, Securrency aims to enhance the transparency, efficiency, and accessibility of financial services, connecting investors seeking returns with asset owners, startups, and fund managers in need of capital.

Zeus Living

Series B in 2019
Zeus Living, Inc. is a property management company that specializes in renting furnished housing to startups, students, and businesses across the Bay Area, Seattle, Los Angeles, and the District of Columbia. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company not only offers rental services but also manages furnished properties on behalf of property owners. Additionally, Zeus Living has developed a web-based application that provides detailed property information to enhance the rental experience for both tenants and landlords.

Securrency

Venture Round in 2019
Securrency, Inc. is a financial technology company that specializes in the tokenized issuance and trading of securities. Established in 2015 and based in Riva, Maryland, Securrency operates additional offices in Washington, D.C., New York City, and Abu Dhabi. The company’s platform integrates legacy financial services with modern distributed ledger technologies, allowing for efficient trading of illiquid asset classes. Its protocol supports various distributed ledgers, including Ethereum and Stellar, facilitating the seamless movement of tokens both on-chain and off-chain. By focusing on security and compliance, Securrency aims to enhance the transparency, efficiency, and accessibility of financial services, connecting investors seeking returns with asset owners, startups, and fund managers in need of capital.

miRecule

Venture Round in 2019
miRecule, Inc. is a biotechnology company specializing in the development of microRNA-based therapeutics, with a focus on addressing challenges in cancer treatment and other diseases such as muscular dystrophy. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Gaithersburg, Maryland, the company has created a drug discovery platform called DREAmiR. This platform leverages genomic and outcome data from thousands of patients to identify genetic changes linked to diseases. It combines genomic sequencing, expression, and prognostic data from cancer patients with high-throughput screening data to pinpoint microRNA candidates for replacement therapy. miRecule's approach aims to formulate these candidates into tumor-targeted nanoparticles, enabling oncologists to effectively target and eliminate drug-resistant cancer cells.

Anra Technologies

Seed Round in 2019
ANRA Technologies, LLC specializes in developing a cloud-based platform for commercial drone operations. Founded in 2014 and based in Tysons, Virginia, the company offers various solutions including DroneOSS, which provides real-time flight planning, automated notifications, autonomous execution, and data analytics. The platform also facilitates the integration of processed data back into enterprise systems. Additionally, ANRA Technologies features the DroneUSS UTM platform for unmanned operations and SmartSkies CTR, which allows drone pilots to secure approvals for operations in controlled airspace through a mobile application or web portal. The company further extends its services by offering consultancy in urban air mobility and integration of drone operations, catering to the needs of commercial entities managing multiple unmanned aerial vehicles.

Aurora Insight

Series A in 2019
We are the one source of truth when it comes to available spectrum and wireless connectivity. We provide detailed insights on existing wireless infrastructure and RF environments enabling organizations to make the best business decisions.

miRecule

Seed Round in 2019
miRecule, Inc. is a biotechnology company specializing in the development of microRNA-based therapeutics, with a focus on addressing challenges in cancer treatment and other diseases such as muscular dystrophy. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Gaithersburg, Maryland, the company has created a drug discovery platform called DREAmiR. This platform leverages genomic and outcome data from thousands of patients to identify genetic changes linked to diseases. It combines genomic sequencing, expression, and prognostic data from cancer patients with high-throughput screening data to pinpoint microRNA candidates for replacement therapy. miRecule's approach aims to formulate these candidates into tumor-targeted nanoparticles, enabling oncologists to effectively target and eliminate drug-resistant cancer cells.

Long-Term Stock Exchange

Venture Round in 2019
The Long-Term Stock Exchange (LTSE) is creating an SEC-regulated national securities exchange designed to align great companies and long-term investors with the shared goal of value creation. They have assembled a world-class team of experts and advisors located in New York, San Francisco, and DC with deep expertise in finance, regulation, law, and technology. The LTSE seeks to end the twenty year decline in the number of public companies in the United States by creating a new listings venue that serves issuers (companies) and investors and prioritizes long-term value creation. The LTSE was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States.

Aurora Insight

Venture Round in 2019
We are the one source of truth when it comes to available spectrum and wireless connectivity. We provide detailed insights on existing wireless infrastructure and RF environments enabling organizations to make the best business decisions.

Outlogic

Series A in 2019
Outlogic operates an online location platform that develops a comprehensive map of individual movements to address various real-world needs. The company's offerings include a location data collection technology, safety applications such as Drunk Mode for social connectivity, fitness apps like Burn, and tools for real-time family location sharing through PlanC. Outlogic is committed to enhancing accuracy and transparency in location data, creating the largest privacy-conscious location data panel. This initiative supports diverse industries including advertising, market research, real estate, and security. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Outlogic aims to foster innovation with high-quality location data while promoting a more efficient and sustainable world through its initiatives.

Hatch Apps

Seed Round in 2018
Hatch Technologies, Inc. is an enterprise software company that operates a cloud-based application management platform, designed to simplify and automate the software development process. Founded in 2015 and based in Washington, D.C., the company enables users to create custom native mobile applications for web, iOS, and Android. Hatch Apps serves various sectors, including education, hospitality, non-profit, law, and travel, providing a content management system that allows businesses to easily update and manage their application's design and content. This platform enhances efficiency and promotes growth while significantly reducing the time and cost associated with traditional application development methods.

Rize

Seed Round in 2018
Rize builds customer-centric financial applications for fintechs, incumbents, and non-financial brands. Our patent-pending Synthetic Account technology seamlessly integrates checking, saving, and individual brokerage with one flexible platform.

Zerocater

Series B in 2018
Zerocater, Inc. operates a subscription-based and on-demand food ordering platform tailored for companies and their employees. Founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco, the company specializes in delivering personalized and diet-specific meals sourced from independent restaurants, caterers, food trucks, and private chefs. Zerocater caters to various occasions, including meetings, events, and celebrations, offering a diverse menu that includes breakfast, lunch, dessert, and alcohol from craft breweries. The company serves clients across major cities such as New York, Chicago, Washington, D.C., Austin, and Los Angeles, with aspirations for national expansion. By focusing on office catering and snack services, Zerocater aims to enhance workplace culture and community through food, leveraging technology and partnerships to streamline its operations and provide insights into food programs.

Zeus Living

Series A in 2018
Zeus Living, Inc. is a property management company that specializes in renting furnished housing to startups, students, and businesses across the Bay Area, Seattle, Los Angeles, and the District of Columbia. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company not only offers rental services but also manages furnished properties on behalf of property owners. Additionally, Zeus Living has developed a web-based application that provides detailed property information to enhance the rental experience for both tenants and landlords.

Hatch Apps

Seed Round in 2018
Hatch Technologies, Inc. is an enterprise software company that operates a cloud-based application management platform, designed to simplify and automate the software development process. Founded in 2015 and based in Washington, D.C., the company enables users to create custom native mobile applications for web, iOS, and Android. Hatch Apps serves various sectors, including education, hospitality, non-profit, law, and travel, providing a content management system that allows businesses to easily update and manage their application's design and content. This platform enhances efficiency and promotes growth while significantly reducing the time and cost associated with traditional application development methods.
American Gene Technologies is a gene and cell therapeutics company based in Rockville, Maryland, founded in 2007. The company specializes in developing a proprietary lentiviral platform that enables the creation of bio-safe lentivirus therapies for a range of applications, including cancer, HIV/AIDS, and inherited disorders. Their developmental portfolio features advanced tools and components for gene therapy and regenerative medicine, with a focus on innovative treatments like AGT103-T, which aims to provide a functional cure for HIV. Additionally, American Gene Technologies is working on a synthetic gene designed to deliver therapeutic levels of phenylalanine hydroxylase for the treatment of Phenylketonuria (PKU). The company's mission is to harness gene and cell therapy to alleviate suffering from serious diseases.

Sparkfund

Series B in 2017
SparkFund is a financial technology company that lets businesses pay overtime for energy-efficient products and services. It offers software platforms and tools that are necessary to sell products "As a Service". It was founded in 2013 and headquartered in the District of Columbia, United States.

Sparkfund

Venture Round in 2016
SparkFund is a financial technology company that lets businesses pay overtime for energy-efficient products and services. It offers software platforms and tools that are necessary to sell products "As a Service". It was founded in 2013 and headquartered in the District of Columbia, United States.

Talk Local

Series A in 2014
Talk Local connects your business to consumers who are looking for your services! The consumer fills out a service request that includes a brief description, desired appointment time, and where they are located. Talk Local then broadcasts the consumer’s service request to you for free.

Talk Local

Venture Round in 2014
Talk Local connects your business to consumers who are looking for your services! The consumer fills out a service request that includes a brief description, desired appointment time, and where they are located. Talk Local then broadcasts the consumer’s service request to you for free.