Alumni Ventures

Alumni Ventures Group, LLC is a venture capital firm based in Manchester, New Hampshire, founded in 2013. The firm specializes in seed and early-stage investments, as well as late-stage pre-IPO opportunities, with a flexible approach that is sector and geographic agnostic. Alumni Ventures aims to provide high-quality, diversified venture portfolios to individual investors, particularly accredited alumni from top entrepreneurial schools, who may not have had access to venture capital previously. The firm focuses on backing companies that have an alumni connection and are led by established institutional investors with expertise in their respective fields. Additionally, Alumni Ventures offers focused funds that enable accredited investors to access a diverse portfolio of investments across various types, sectors, stages, and geographies.

Rob Adams

Executive Partner

Gail Ball

Venture Scout

Andrew Baum

Vice President, Treasury and Capital Management

Helen Chen

CEO Services Analyst

Michael Collins

CEO

Michael Egziabher

Principal, Basecamp

Mason Hale

Senior Associate, Chestnut Street and Triphammer

Jin Kim

Emmet Street Ventures - Founding Council Chair

Madden, Michael J.

Managing Partner and Co-Founder

Jonathan Meltzer

Managing Partner

David Muson

CFO

Michael Peri

Partner

Aisha Robinson

Vice President of Performance Marketing

Saad Shaheen

Director

David Shapiro

Managing Partner, Blue Ivy

Brittney Wade

Senior Associate, Seed Fund and Doctors Innovate Fund

Sarah Worden

Venture Scout

Michael Yuann

Director of Investment Operations

Past deals in Pennsylvania

Bach

Seed Round in 2022
BACH LLC operates a platform and application that facilitates the planning and organization of bachelor and bachelorette parties. Based in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, the company addresses the challenges of coordinating group travel by providing a comprehensive solution where users can discover, decide, and plan events in one location. The platform includes essential features such as group chat, expense tracking and splitting, polling for decision-making, and the creation of personalized itineraries that can be shared among participants. This streamlined approach enables groups to manage their travel experiences more efficiently and collaboratively.

Bach

Seed Round in 2021
BACH LLC operates a platform and application that facilitates the planning and organization of bachelor and bachelorette parties. Based in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, the company addresses the challenges of coordinating group travel by providing a comprehensive solution where users can discover, decide, and plan events in one location. The platform includes essential features such as group chat, expense tracking and splitting, polling for decision-making, and the creation of personalized itineraries that can be shared among participants. This streamlined approach enables groups to manage their travel experiences more efficiently and collaboratively.

FanUp

Seed Round in 2021
FanUp is a rapidly growing platform that caters to sports and pop culture enthusiasts, focusing on providing interactive and rewarding experiences for its users. With a significant presence on social media, including over 850 million views on TikTok and a strong following, the platform primarily attracts Gen Z and casual fans. FanUp distinguishes itself from traditional betting and fantasy apps by offering engaging, free-to-play contests that blend elements of sports and pop culture. Users can participate in various contests, including daily and season-long fantasy competitions, while competing for cash prizes and brand rewards. The platform emphasizes personalization, allowing fans to connect with their favorite athletes and celebrities through experiences like meet and greets and exclusive events. Backed by notable investors from various industries, FanUp is positioned as a unique bridge between fans, athletes, and brands, aiming to redefine the fan experience in a fun and entertaining manner.

Houwzer

Series B in 2021
Houwzer, LLC is a real estate brokerage that offers comprehensive services for buying and selling homes, with a focus on customer satisfaction. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with additional offices in Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Maryland, and Haddonfield, New Jersey, the company employs salaried agents and mortgage advisors, allowing them to prioritize client service over commission-based sales. Houwzer utilizes its proprietary technology to create an end-to-end platform that simplifies the real estate transaction process, integrating various services from consultation to closing. The company has garnered an impressive Net Promoter Score of 84 and an average customer rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars. Since its inception, Houwzer has facilitated the buying and selling of homes worth over $1 billion, saving clients millions in the process.

Kidas

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Kidas Inc. is a Philadelphia-based company founded in 2019 that focuses on child safety in the digital world. It develops a monitoring application designed to track children's online activities across various platforms, including gaming consoles and PCs. The software analyzes communications and sends alerts to parents regarding potentially dangerous interactions or activities. Kidas aims to empower parents to protect their children from online threats such as bullying and predatory behavior, while also promoting safe navigation of digital environments for kids. Through its services, Kidas strives to enhance online safety and educate both parents and children about the risks associated with digital interactions.

MD Ally

Seed Round in 2021
MD Ally, Inc. is a company focused on enhancing telemedicine services, specifically within the realm of emergency medical services. Incorporated in 2020 and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the company has developed a triage solution that addresses non-emergency care gaps. Its platform streamlines access between public safety practitioners and healthcare providers, enabling the triage of non-life-threatening medical concerns through telehealth. This allows patients to receive virtual medical and behavioral healthcare, in-network follow-up care, alternative transportation, and social services without the need for costly emergency service dispatch. By integrating telemedicine into the emergency medical dispatch process, MD Ally aims to provide efficient and effective care solutions for both patients and EMS providers.

FanUp

Seed Round in 2020
FanUp is a rapidly growing platform that caters to sports and pop culture enthusiasts, focusing on providing interactive and rewarding experiences for its users. With a significant presence on social media, including over 850 million views on TikTok and a strong following, the platform primarily attracts Gen Z and casual fans. FanUp distinguishes itself from traditional betting and fantasy apps by offering engaging, free-to-play contests that blend elements of sports and pop culture. Users can participate in various contests, including daily and season-long fantasy competitions, while competing for cash prizes and brand rewards. The platform emphasizes personalization, allowing fans to connect with their favorite athletes and celebrities through experiences like meet and greets and exclusive events. Backed by notable investors from various industries, FanUp is positioned as a unique bridge between fans, athletes, and brands, aiming to redefine the fan experience in a fun and entertaining manner.

Cornelis Networks

Series A in 2020
Cornelis Networks, Inc. specializes in developing high-performance fabrics tailored for scientific, commercial, and government organizations. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Wayne, Pennsylvania, the company provides network products that enhance computing, data analytics, and artificial intelligence workloads. Its solutions enable clients to harness the computational power of multiple processing devices concurrently, improving accuracy and results. Cornelis Networks serves a diverse clientele, with over 500 global installations across government agencies, academic institutions, and commercial enterprises, all aimed at advancing technological and scientific capabilities.

Generate Biomedicines

Venture Round in 2020
Generate Biomedicines, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing innovative therapies through its unique platform. The company specializes in Generative Biology, a machine learning-driven approach that analyzes known proteins to understand the relationship between genetic sequences, protein structure, and function. This enables the creation of novel therapeutic proteins, including antibodies, enzymes, and receptors, which are designed to interact specifically and effectively with various therapeutic targets. Founded in 2018 and rebranded from Generate Biologics in 2020, Generate Biomedicines aims to streamline the drug discovery process by generating new biological molecules with significant therapeutic potential.

MD Ally

Pre Seed Round in 2020
MD Ally, Inc. is a company focused on enhancing telemedicine services, specifically within the realm of emergency medical services. Incorporated in 2020 and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the company has developed a triage solution that addresses non-emergency care gaps. Its platform streamlines access between public safety practitioners and healthcare providers, enabling the triage of non-life-threatening medical concerns through telehealth. This allows patients to receive virtual medical and behavioral healthcare, in-network follow-up care, alternative transportation, and social services without the need for costly emergency service dispatch. By integrating telemedicine into the emergency medical dispatch process, MD Ally aims to provide efficient and effective care solutions for both patients and EMS providers.

Houwzer

Series A in 2020
Houwzer, LLC is a real estate brokerage that offers comprehensive services for buying and selling homes, with a focus on customer satisfaction. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with additional offices in Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Maryland, and Haddonfield, New Jersey, the company employs salaried agents and mortgage advisors, allowing them to prioritize client service over commission-based sales. Houwzer utilizes its proprietary technology to create an end-to-end platform that simplifies the real estate transaction process, integrating various services from consultation to closing. The company has garnered an impressive Net Promoter Score of 84 and an average customer rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars. Since its inception, Houwzer has facilitated the buying and selling of homes worth over $1 billion, saving clients millions in the process.

Excision BioTherapeutics

Venture Round in 2019
Excision BioTherapeutics Inc. is a life science company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, established in 2015. The company specializes in developing gene editing therapeutics aimed at treating life-threatening diseases caused by neurotropic viruses. Utilizing CRISPR-based technology, Excision BioTherapeutics focuses on creating advanced gene-editing medicines that can eradicate or disrupt viral genes in human patients. The company is committed to advancing these therapeutics to ensure they are safe and effective, with the goal of significantly improving the lives of individuals affected by viral infections worldwide.

NeuroFlow

Series A in 2019
NeuroFlow, Inc. is a digital health company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, that specializes in providing a platform for behavioral health and patient engagement throughout the mental healthcare continuum. Founded in 2016, NeuroFlow offers cloud-based tools designed for remote patient monitoring and the integration of behavioral health across various care settings, including psychology, primary care, and pain management. The platform empowers healthcare providers to track and engage patients through evidence-based practices, enhancing patient compliance and overall wellness. NeuroFlow's solutions cater to a diverse range of stakeholders, including practices, clinics, hospitals, health plans, and individuals. The company collaborates with several strategic partners, such as Smart Health Innovation Lab and Mental Health America, to further its mission of improving mental health outcomes.

Allevi

Series A in 2019
Allevi develops innovative tools for designing and engineering 3D tissues, focusing on bioprinting technology. The company offers desktop 3D bioprinters that allow users to create functional three-dimensional living tissues using various biomaterials and cell lines. Additionally, Allevi provides bioinks made from collagen and hyaluronic acid, which are available for purchase online. Their cloud-based platform, Bioprint Online, enables users to design complex structures, define materials, and monitor the printing process. Allevi's products serve a diverse clientele, including researchers in tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, and cell biology, as well as industrial and pharmaceutical companies for drug testing and development, and educators. Established in 2014 and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Allevi was formerly known as BioBots, Inc.

Sidecar

Series C in 2019
Sidecar is an e-commerce marketing company that builds the advanced technology retailers need to optimize cross-channel online shopping campaigns. With a team of data science and e-commerce experts, our state-of-the-art machine learning engine, and a massive volume of data, Sidecar is the magic behind retail's most efficient and powerful online shopping campaigns.

Gridwise

Seed Round in 2019
Gridwise, Inc. develops and operates a mobile application designed for rideshare and delivery drivers, enabling them to enhance their earnings and manage their business operations efficiently. Launched in 2016 and based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the Gridwise app offers a range of features, including real-time alerts on traffic, weather, and local events, as well as tools for tracking mileage and analyzing earnings. The application also helps users prepare detailed tax reports and calculate deductions, thereby facilitating better financial management. With its focus on providing demand insights and performance tracking, Gridwise serves hundreds of thousands of gig economy drivers across the United States, offering a comprehensive platform to support their unique business needs.

Allevi

Venture Round in 2019
Allevi develops innovative tools for designing and engineering 3D tissues, focusing on bioprinting technology. The company offers desktop 3D bioprinters that allow users to create functional three-dimensional living tissues using various biomaterials and cell lines. Additionally, Allevi provides bioinks made from collagen and hyaluronic acid, which are available for purchase online. Their cloud-based platform, Bioprint Online, enables users to design complex structures, define materials, and monitor the printing process. Allevi's products serve a diverse clientele, including researchers in tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, and cell biology, as well as industrial and pharmaceutical companies for drug testing and development, and educators. Established in 2014 and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Allevi was formerly known as BioBots, Inc.

BlastPoint

Seed Round in 2018
BlastPoint specializes in big data solutions that enable companies to enhance revenue growth by effectively discovering, targeting, and engaging with their customer data. The company offers a predictive AI-powered platform that addresses customer engagement challenges, allowing businesses to find and satisfy their customers throughout their lifetime. BlastPoint serves a diverse range of sectors, including energy, finance, automotive, and nonprofit organizations, helping them identify trends and extract valuable insights specific to their territories or market dynamics.

NeuroFlow

Venture Round in 2018
NeuroFlow, Inc. is a digital health company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, that specializes in providing a platform for behavioral health and patient engagement throughout the mental healthcare continuum. Founded in 2016, NeuroFlow offers cloud-based tools designed for remote patient monitoring and the integration of behavioral health across various care settings, including psychology, primary care, and pain management. The platform empowers healthcare providers to track and engage patients through evidence-based practices, enhancing patient compliance and overall wellness. NeuroFlow's solutions cater to a diverse range of stakeholders, including practices, clinics, hospitals, health plans, and individuals. The company collaborates with several strategic partners, such as Smart Health Innovation Lab and Mental Health America, to further its mission of improving mental health outcomes.

Kognition

Seed Round in 2018
Kognition LLC specializes in developing enterprise software solutions for real estate property managers and security operators. Founded in 2017 and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the company's platform employs artificial intelligence and machine learning to create a responsive environment for buildings, addressing security, property activities, surveillance, logistics, environmental, and maintenance challenges. Kognition's flagship product, the SuperGuard solution, integrates live security camera footage with sensor data to identify and mitigate security threats. The platform is designed to provide enhanced safety and security for a wide range of sectors, including healthcare, financial services, and commercial real estate, by generating real-time alerts to prevent various high-impact dangers. By connecting cameras, sensors, and smart devices into a cohesive system, Kognition aims to minimize false alarms and proactively manage security and compliance operations.

Bainbridge Health

Seed Round in 2018
Bainbridge Health provides hospital systems with a clinical intelligence and data analytics platform to improve medication safety. It provides hospital safety professionals with an infusion pump management software solution to better manage pump data and enhance patient safety. Bainbridge Health also offers a clinician-focused infusion pump management system known as InfusionWare that enables clinicians to manage infusion data in one centralized location.

Accolade

Series F in 2018
Accolade, Inc. is a technology-driven company that offers solutions to help individuals navigate the complexities of the healthcare system and workplace benefits in the United States. The company provides a cloud-based platform complemented by support from a team of health assistants and clinicians, including nurses and behavioral health specialists. Accolade's services are primarily aimed at employers who seek to enhance the healthcare experience for their employees and their families. By focusing on personalized health and benefits solutions, Accolade aims to improve healthcare outcomes while managing costs and increasing employee engagement. Founded in 2007, Accolade is headquartered in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania.

ActiveProtective

Series A in 2018
ActiveProtective is a consumer device company that produces smart garments to reduce traumatic injury using wearable airbag technology. The company's proprietary technology uses 3D motion sensors to determine the stereotypical motions and accelerations that govern the body’s normal, daily activities, in order to determine ’departures’ from what is allowable. This technique called "fall disambiguation", allows users to determine falls prior to impact, intercept hip fractures, and protect themselves from risks during sports and military sessions by deploying micro-airbag protection. ActiveProtective was founded in 2006 and is based in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Wylei

Venture Round in 2017
Wylei provides adaptive content solutions to agencies and brands to increase digital messaging relevance and engagement. It uses advanced predictive algorithms to take the guesswork out of digital web, email, mobile, and video campaigns. Wylei's Adaptive Content(TM) and Predictive Intelligence, delivers emails that adapt to the specific context of open, based on where, how, and when the email is viewed.

NeuroFlow

Seed Round in 2017
NeuroFlow, Inc. is a digital health company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, that specializes in providing a platform for behavioral health and patient engagement throughout the mental healthcare continuum. Founded in 2016, NeuroFlow offers cloud-based tools designed for remote patient monitoring and the integration of behavioral health across various care settings, including psychology, primary care, and pain management. The platform empowers healthcare providers to track and engage patients through evidence-based practices, enhancing patient compliance and overall wellness. NeuroFlow's solutions cater to a diverse range of stakeholders, including practices, clinics, hospitals, health plans, and individuals. The company collaborates with several strategic partners, such as Smart Health Innovation Lab and Mental Health America, to further its mission of improving mental health outcomes.

Sidecar

Series C in 2017
Sidecar is an e-commerce marketing company that builds the advanced technology retailers need to optimize cross-channel online shopping campaigns. With a team of data science and e-commerce experts, our state-of-the-art machine learning engine, and a massive volume of data, Sidecar is the magic behind retail's most efficient and powerful online shopping campaigns.
COSY is an information technology company that specializes in the fields of artificial intelligence, computer vision, machine perception, and software as a service. The company focuses on leveraging University research for enabling industry solutions in computer vision, perception, and artificial intelligence.
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