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 North America

Scythe

Series B in 2023
Scythe Robotics, Inc. is a company based in Longmont, Colorado, that specializes in the development of autonomous robots. Established in 2017, Scythe focuses on creating highly intelligent machines designed to operate in unstructured outdoor environments. Their robots are emission-free and utilize electric motors, which allows them to effectively handle tasks such as mowing without damaging sensitive turf. This technology enables clients to work efficiently while minimizing their environmental impact.

Artiphon

Venture Round in 2021
Artiphon, Inc. engages in the design and manufacturing of musical instruments. Artiphon, Inc. was incorporated in 2011 and is based in Nashville, Tennessee.

OpenGov

Venture Round in 2021
OpenGov, Inc. provides a cloud-based platform designed to enhance budgeting, performance management, and transparency for public sector clients. Its offerings include OpenGov Intelligence, which supplies analytics and visualizations for decision-makers, and OpenGov Comparisons, facilitating benchmarking among governments within its network. The platform also features ERP software to streamline financial management for local governments and OpenGov Transparency, which allows the public to access financial data and track tax revenue usage. The company serves over 2,000 public agencies across 48 states, with notable clients including the State Treasurer of Ohio and the city of Minneapolis. OpenGov, founded in 2012 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, aims to empower governments with streamlined operational tools and relevant data to foster informed decision-making and enhance public outcomes.

Canvas

Series C in 2021
Canvas develops and manufacture construction machinery. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Composer

Seed Round in 2021
Composer allows users to build, test, and manage automated investment strategies without writing a line of code. the company was founded in 202 and is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Canvas

Series B in 2021
Canvas develops and manufacture construction machinery. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Mureni

Seed Round in 2020
Mureni, S.A.P.I. DE C.V. is a healthcare startup based in Mexico City that specializes in designing and developing invisible dental aligners. The company provides a range of services including x-rays, 3D scans, and evaluation photographs to facilitate effective dental treatment. By utilizing advanced three-dimensional scanning and printing technologies, Mureni enables customers to receive orthodontic care that is metal-free and minimizes discomfort, allowing for treatment without the need for frequent visits to an orthodontist. Operating primarily in Mexico and Brazil, Mureni aims to assist dentists in Latin America in enhancing their revenue and streamlining their operations through innovative technology solutions.

Composer

Seed Round in 2020
Composer allows users to build, test, and manage automated investment strategies without writing a line of code. the company was founded in 202 and is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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.

Car Body Lab

Venture Round in 2019
Car Body Lab, Inc. owns and operates mobile vans for auto repair. It offers services in the areas of auto body repair, auto body paint, and paint less dent removal. The company serves customers in Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, Sacramento, and Bay Area, California; Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Orlando, and Tampa, Florida; Dallas and Houston, Texas. Car Body Lab, Inc. was founded in 2017 and is based in Miami Beach, Florida.

Artiphon

Seed Round in 2019
Artiphon, Inc. engages in the design and manufacturing of musical instruments. Artiphon, Inc. was incorporated in 2011 and is based in Nashville, Tennessee.

OpenGov

Venture Round in 2019
OpenGov, Inc. provides a cloud-based platform designed to enhance budgeting, performance management, and transparency for public sector clients. Its offerings include OpenGov Intelligence, which supplies analytics and visualizations for decision-makers, and OpenGov Comparisons, facilitating benchmarking among governments within its network. The platform also features ERP software to streamline financial management for local governments and OpenGov Transparency, which allows the public to access financial data and track tax revenue usage. The company serves over 2,000 public agencies across 48 states, with notable clients including the State Treasurer of Ohio and the city of Minneapolis. OpenGov, founded in 2012 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, aims to empower governments with streamlined operational tools and relevant data to foster informed decision-making and enhance public outcomes.

Alba

Seed Round in 2018
Alba is a Chile-based company that operates an application designed to connect families with vetted and trained babysitters across Chile, Argentina, and Mexico. The platform allows parents to specify their childcare needs, review recommended profiles, and communicate with candidates before making a selection. Families can reserve a babysitter and complete payments through the app. Alba aims to enhance the childcare experience by providing a quick matching service, typically within 15 minutes, and ensuring that caregivers are professionally trained. The company emphasizes safety and reliability by offering a 24/7 support team, commercial liability insurance, and features that enable real-time monitoring of care sessions, including text updates and GPS tracking. Through these services, Alba seeks to provide peace of mind to parents while ensuring a high-quality experience for both children and caregivers.

LocalWise

Seed Round in 2018
Localwise is an online job board that connects students and community members with jobs at local businesses. The site features full-time, part-time, and internship jobs available in Oakland, Berkley, and San Francisco. The jobs are posted under categories such as art and design, beauty and spa, construction, education, entertainment, food and drink, government, health and fitness, household help, non-profit, professional services, retail, startups and tech, and other. Localwise was launched in 2014 and is headquartered in Oakland, California.

Getaround

Series D in 2018
Getaround, Inc. operates an online marketplace for peer-to-peer car sharing and local car rentals, allowing users to rent vehicles from people nearby. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, the platform offers a diverse range of vehicles, including convertibles, luxury cars, SUVs, and trucks, available for rent by the hour or day. Getaround's innovative technology, known as Getaround Connect, facilitates a seamless car-sharing experience by enabling users to unlock and access vehicles without needing to meet the car owner or handle physical keys. The service is designed to eliminate the traditional hassles associated with car rentals, such as waiting in line and completing paperwork. Getaround provides users with a $1 million insurance policy and 24/7 roadside assistance, making it a safe option for renters. The company operates in major metropolitan areas across the United States, helping individuals offset car ownership costs while promoting more sustainable transportation options.

Sail Internet

Seed Round in 2018
Sail Internet, Inc. provides fiber and fixed wireless internet services to businesses, single-family homes, and multi-unit complexes in San Francisco Bay Area and the Chula Vista area. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Palo Alto, California.

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.