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 Seattle, WA

Prophia

Venture Round in 2022
Prophia is a technology company that specializes in transforming the commercial real estate leasing process through its innovative digital platform. Established in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, Prophia aims to simplify the negotiation, administration, and management of commercial leases. The platform facilitates collaboration between landlords and tenants by enabling them to agree on essential terms and efficiently engage with legal teams to finalize leases. With a team that brings over 50 years of combined experience in commercial real estate and technology, Prophia focuses on providing actionable insights that help commercial property owners make informed decisions. The company's operations extend to key cities such as Seattle, New York, and Chicago, reflecting its commitment to enhancing the accessibility and effectiveness of commercial real estate data.

Proxi

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Proxi powers the future of personalized navigation. Today, Proxi's no-code mapping software makes mapping and crowdsourcing geographic recommendations accessible to everyone. Local experts and influencers use Proxi to create, customize and embed highly interactive maps into their social media accounts, websites, and apps. Enabling and hosting this curated content will power future tech-enabled, location-based experiences.

Strike Graph

Series A in 2021
Strike Graph, Inc. is a Seattle-based company that provides a compliance Security-as-a-Service solution, focusing on simplifying the process of security audits and certifications such as SOC 2 Type I and II. Founded in 2020, Strike Graph offers a Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platform that allows organizations to efficiently manage their security programs, compliance controls, policies, and necessary documentation. The platform automates evidence collection for auditor review through integrations with common business systems and infrastructure, facilitating a streamlined audit process. By enabling collaboration among key stakeholders, including Risk Managers, CTOs, CISOs, and Auditors, Strike Graph helps businesses implement a risk-driven security framework that can significantly enhance revenue opportunities for B2B companies.

AdaptX

Series A in 2021
AdaptX is a healthcare data analytics and visualization company based in Seattle, Washington, founded in 2016. It specializes in providing an automated analytics platform that empowers hospitals and surgery centers by delivering critical insights to frontline clinical staff. By facilitating access to data and enabling clinicians to analyze and improve clinical and workflow outcomes, AdaptX aims to enhance patient care while reducing operational costs. The company's innovative solutions are designed to transform clinical operations through the use of advanced analytics and artificial intelligence, ultimately supporting healthcare providers in their mission to deliver high-quality care.

Cyrus Biotechnology

Venture Round in 2021
Cyrus Biotechnology builds software tools to accelerate basic research in biotech, pharma, and industrial biotechnology. Cyrus Bench delivers an enterprise version of the Rosetta molecular modeling and design toolkit, with the associated array of bio-molecular computation tools. It was founded in 2014 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

Cabana

Series A in 2021
Cabana opens up the flexibility of travel plans so that travelers can book once and go anywhere. The company has built out a fleet of upscale custom-made mobile hotel rooms, using 2019 Ford Transit vans, to give travelers the freedom to travel and sleep where they want and when they want. Every element, from the bed to the storage, to the bathroom to the internet, is designed from the ground up for a tailored and premium experience. Simplified lodging often translates to lower quality, but Cabana has taken the luxurious amenities of a thoughtfully designed suite and outfitted it for a small space. Enabled through tech, Cabana brings travelers digital convenience and peace of mind through contact-free check-in. The app lets travelers reserve, check-in, pick-up, and check-out of their mobile hotel room without having to make a pit stop to the front desk.

Picnic

Series A in 2021
Picnic is an innovator of food production technology and Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) solutions. Vivid Robotics, Inc. Picnic(hellopicnic.com), has collected an experienced team of food and technology industry veterans to develop and provide specialized intelligent technology and exclusive solutions for the food service and hospitality industries. Picnic's Pizza Production System is the first automated pizza system designed for commercial kitchen retrofit or new installations, producing hundreds of custom pizzas per hour with chef-chosen ingredients and recipes.

Boundless

Series B in 2021
Boundless operates in two distinct sectors: education and immigration services. In the education sector, Boundless Learning, Inc. offers an online platform that provides a wide range of study materials, including content in subjects such as accounting, biology, history, and computer science, along with quizzes and PowerPoint templates. The platform aims to enhance the accessibility and utility of open educational resources for students. In the immigration sector, Boundless empowers families by offering tools, information, and personalized support to help them navigate the immigration system efficiently and affordably. The company's platform connects immigrants with resources, including access to immigration lawyers and online filing options. Founded in 2011 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, Boundless has expanded its focus to include immigration services since its inception in 2017, with headquarters in Seattle, Washington.

Funnel IQ

Seed Round in 2021
Funl is a revenue operations platform built for RevOps teams at B2B SaaS companies, allowing them to finally connect the dots between marketing, sales, and customer success. The platform also provides a GTM data platform that delivers a single source of truth for all their GTM data, along with end-to-end full-funnel insights and analytics so their marketing, sales, and customer success teams can work seamlessly together. Funl also delivers a platform that can be used by RevOps teams at SaaS and subscription-based businesses, both big and small - think of it as an operating system for revenue. It was founded in 2020 by Matt Volm and Ganesh Sridharan in Seattle, Washington, USA.

Funnel IQ

Venture Round in 2021
Funl is a revenue operations platform built for RevOps teams at B2B SaaS companies, allowing them to finally connect the dots between marketing, sales, and customer success. The platform also provides a GTM data platform that delivers a single source of truth for all their GTM data, along with end-to-end full-funnel insights and analytics so their marketing, sales, and customer success teams can work seamlessly together. Funl also delivers a platform that can be used by RevOps teams at SaaS and subscription-based businesses, both big and small - think of it as an operating system for revenue. It was founded in 2020 by Matt Volm and Ganesh Sridharan in Seattle, Washington, USA.

Flexe

Series C in 2021
FLEXE, Inc. operates a cloud-based warehousing services marketplace that connects organizations needing additional storage and fulfillment capacity with those that have surplus space. Founded in 2013 and based in Seattle, Washington, the company provides a platform that facilitates efficient warehouse sourcing and setup, streamlining material handling operations for clients including retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers, and logistics firms. By addressing inventory overflow and fulfillment challenges, FLEXE enhances the logistics industry and enables businesses to achieve greater structural flexibility in their operations. The company aims to optimize the global delivery of goods and improve access to affordable warehousing solutions, ultimately helping enterprises strengthen their distribution networks and maximize revenue potential.

Usermind

Series C in 2020
Usermind, Inc. develops and provides a unified orchestration platform for business operation teams and customer journeys. The company offers solutions for integration of SaaS applications and on-premise systems, entity mapping, automation of complex customer journeys, customer data storage, and end-to-end business processes analytics. It enables companies to define and automate customer interactions. Usermind, Inc. was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

Strike Graph

Seed Round in 2020
Strike Graph, Inc. is a Seattle-based company that provides a compliance Security-as-a-Service solution, focusing on simplifying the process of security audits and certifications such as SOC 2 Type I and II. Founded in 2020, Strike Graph offers a Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platform that allows organizations to efficiently manage their security programs, compliance controls, policies, and necessary documentation. The platform automates evidence collection for auditor review through integrations with common business systems and infrastructure, facilitating a streamlined audit process. By enabling collaboration among key stakeholders, including Risk Managers, CTOs, CISOs, and Auditors, Strike Graph helps businesses implement a risk-driven security framework that can significantly enhance revenue opportunities for B2B companies.

Funnel IQ

Seed Round in 2020
Funl is a revenue operations platform built for RevOps teams at B2B SaaS companies, allowing them to finally connect the dots between marketing, sales, and customer success. The platform also provides a GTM data platform that delivers a single source of truth for all their GTM data, along with end-to-end full-funnel insights and analytics so their marketing, sales, and customer success teams can work seamlessly together. Funl also delivers a platform that can be used by RevOps teams at SaaS and subscription-based businesses, both big and small - think of it as an operating system for revenue. It was founded in 2020 by Matt Volm and Ganesh Sridharan in Seattle, Washington, USA.

Reflective

Seed Round in 2020
Reflective, Inc. develops an application to automate workflow. It offers Reflective, an application that guides and automates work; and manages the company's recurring processes. Reflective, Inc. was founded in 2020 and is based in Mercer Island, Washington.

Clarent

Seed Round in 2020
Bateau inc. develops safety and compliance software for businesses that need to manage operations in multiple locations. The company offers a software for running a multi-unit platform that enables headquarter teams, district managers, and field managers to share information; collect notes and photographs from onsite visits; automate record keeping; and track compliance with brand policies and standards. Bateau inc. was incorporated in 2019 and is based in Seattle, Washington.

Humio

Series B in 2020
Humio Limited is a company that develops a live observability platform designed for real-time data aggregation, exploration, reporting, and analysis from various sources. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in London, it also has offices in Aarhus, Denmark, and San Francisco and Seattle in the United States. Humio specializes in time-series logging and offers a platform that supports unrestricted event analysis, deployable on any infrastructure, whether cloud-based or on-premises. The platform is capable of ingesting vast volumes of log data instantly, utilizing advanced data storage and in-memory search technologies. This allows customers to achieve cost-effective log management and analysis while minimizing hardware and engineering resource requirements. Humio serves multiple industries, including higher education, financial services, government, healthcare, transportation, and technology.

Spiral

Seed Round in 2019
Spiral is a software company which is focused on building solutions for customer feedback using AI.

Spiral

Seed Round in 2019
Spiral is a software company which is focused on building solutions for customer feedback using AI.

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.

Usermind

Venture Round in 2019
Usermind, Inc. develops and provides a unified orchestration platform for business operation teams and customer journeys. The company offers solutions for integration of SaaS applications and on-premise systems, entity mapping, automation of complex customer journeys, customer data storage, and end-to-end business processes analytics. It enables companies to define and automate customer interactions. Usermind, Inc. was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

Glow

Seed Round in 2019
Glow Technologies Inc. operates an online platform designed to assist podcasters in building their media businesses. Founded in 2019 and based in Seattle, Washington, Glow provides creators with tools to establish direct relationships with their listeners. The platform enables users to design custom marketing webpages that align with their brand, allowing listeners to subscribe to premium content or make one-time payments directly through their preferred podcast player. By facilitating these interactions, Glow empowers podcasters to grow their content, audience, and revenue.

AdaptX

Venture Round in 2019
AdaptX is a healthcare data analytics and visualization company based in Seattle, Washington, founded in 2016. It specializes in providing an automated analytics platform that empowers hospitals and surgery centers by delivering critical insights to frontline clinical staff. By facilitating access to data and enabling clinicians to analyze and improve clinical and workflow outcomes, AdaptX aims to enhance patient care while reducing operational costs. The company's innovative solutions are designed to transform clinical operations through the use of advanced analytics and artificial intelligence, ultimately supporting healthcare providers in their mission to deliver high-quality care.

Spruce Up

Seed Round in 2019
Spruce Up, Inc. operates as a home furniture and décor retailer. The company offers an Artificial intelligence (AI) and designer powered personalized shopping service for home and design. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Seattle, Washington.

Style Genome

Seed Round in 2019
Style Genome is an AI-enabled homeware-specific personalization tech creating a unique shopping experience for each customer. Its marketplace offers a curated, personalized shopping experience as well as provides quality, everyday items in real-time to help users discover just the right items for their home, enabling customers to design their homes in the way they want. Headquartered in Seattle, Style Genome was developed by Spruce Up Inc.

Downstream

Venture Round in 2019
Downstream Impact Inc. specializes in developing software designed to enhance brands' presence on Amazon. Founded in 2017 and based in Seattle, Washington, the company provides a comprehensive Amazon advertising suite that includes paid search services, analytics, automation, and catalog optimization. By leveraging machine learning, Downstream enables brands to effectively manage their advertising efforts, automating inputs and translating outputs to maximize market share and profitability in the competitive e-commerce landscape.

Peach

Series B in 2018
Peach Labs, Inc. specializes in delivering lunch from local restaurants to businesses in several metropolitan areas, including Greater Seattle, Boston, and Phoenix. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Seattle, the company facilitates a convenient lunch benefit program by sending customers a text message containing a menu of daily offerings from partnered restaurants. Customers can place orders for themselves or groups through a simple text reply or online. This service aims to enhance workplace productivity by providing wholesome and fulfilling meals directly to office locations, and it has gained recognition as one of the top start-ups in the Pacific Northwest.

Leaftail Labs

Seed Round in 2018
Leaftail Labs Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Seattle, Washington, specializes in developing video games. The company focuses on creating engaging content that merges innovative technology with a distinct artistic style. Leaftail Labs is driven by the belief that the most compelling opportunities arise at the intersection of accessible content and emerging technologies. The founders of Leaftail Labs bring extensive experience from working with leading entertainment companies and talent, reflecting their commitment to pushing the boundaries of creative entertainment.

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.

Usermind

Series C in 2018
Usermind, Inc. develops and provides a unified orchestration platform for business operation teams and customer journeys. The company offers solutions for integration of SaaS applications and on-premise systems, entity mapping, automation of complex customer journeys, customer data storage, and end-to-end business processes analytics. It enables companies to define and automate customer interactions. Usermind, Inc. was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

Deako

Convertible Note in 2017
Deako, Inc. manufactures electrical switches. It offers modular light, dimmer, rocker, scene controller, and motion sensor switches. The company sells its products online and also offers an application for controlling the switches. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Seattle, Washington.

EnergySavvy

Series D in 2016
EnergySavvy is a cloud software company that helps utilities transform their customer experience and operations. EnergySavvy provides personalized customer insights, breakthrough customer engagement, and automated program delivery with the industry's only platform purpose-built to enhance the customer experience and increase operational efficiency. Nearly 40 utilities and state programs rely on EnergySavvy to enable customer experience transformation in the modern, digital customer era. The company is led by alumni from Microsoft, Amazon, PG&E, and EnerNOC. EnergySavvy brings together expertise in software, user experience, and analytics to deliver cloud solutions that clients love.

Lish

Convertible Note in 2016
Lish is an e-commerce company that offers a B2B technology platform that connects offices to local chefs and restaurants to create a food program that employees love. It offers workplace food programs for companies of all sizes. It was founded in 2014 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

Lish

Venture Round in 2015
Lish is an e-commerce company that offers a B2B technology platform that connects offices to local chefs and restaurants to create a food program that employees love. It offers workplace food programs for companies of all sizes. It was founded in 2014 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

Koru

Series A in 2015
Koru is a developer of a predictive recruitment processing platform used to transform the process of talent recruitment. The company's predictive hiring software gauges performance of the applicants before hiring them using signals far more indicative of early career success than the traditional GPA and college brand. Their main differentiator is that they have identified and can measure the skills that are most predictive of workplace performance in today’s innovative employers: Grit, Rigor, Impact, Teamwork, Curiosity, Ownership, and Polish - collectively the Koru7. Koru customers increase the performance and ramp to the productivity of their early career workforce, increase diversity, and reduce the cost of bad hires. Their customers have seen 30-60% increases in high performing hires using Koru, with associated ROI in the millions per year.