Alumni Ventures

Alumni Ventures Group, LLC is a venture capital firm founded in 2013 and based in Manchester, New Hampshire, with additional offices in major cities across North America. The firm specializes in seed, early-stage, and late-stage pre-IPO investments, focusing on companies with an alumni connection and supported by established institutional lead investors. Alumni Ventures aims to provide accredited investors, particularly alumni from top entrepreneurial schools, with access to diversified venture portfolios that span various sectors and geographic regions. The firm typically invests between $0.01 million and $3 million and does not require board or observer seats in its portfolio companies. Through its managed fund families, Alumni Ventures enables investors to participate in a collaborative investment approach, fostering connections among alumni while facilitating investment opportunities in innovative ventures.

Rob Adams

Managing Partner

Gail Ball

Venture Scout

Andrew Baum

Vice President, Treasury and Capital Management

David Beazley

Executive Partner

Ali Byrd

Investor Advisory Council Member

Matt Caspari

Managing Partner, Strawberry Creek and amp; Deep Tech

Matt Castellini

Senior Associate

Helen Chen

CEO Services Analyst

Cainon Coates

Managing Partner

Michael Collins

CEO

Thomas Edwards

Associate

Yev Gelfand

Investor

Mason Hale

Senior Associate, Chestnut Street and Triphammer Ven

Jin Kim

Senior Vice President, Office of Investments

Lucas Kirshenbaum

VC Investor

Ron Levin

Managing Partner, AV Seed Fund and Doctors Innovate Fund

Jess Liu-Brown

Principal

Michael Madden

Co-Founder and Investment Professionals

Jonathan Meltzer

Managing Partner

Tom Meyer

Managing Partner, Nassau Street

Keith Murphy

Director, Video Programs

David Muson

CFO

Aisha Robinson

Comms Team VP of Strategic Communications

Saad Shaheen

Investor Operations Manager

Stephen Stolzenberg

Senior Associate

Justin Strausbaugh

Managing Partner, Lakeshore

Brittney Wade

Senior Associate, Seed Fund

Sarah Worden

Venture Scout

Wesley Yiu

Partner

Henri Yuan

Investor

Michael Yuann

Director of Investment Operations

Past deals in Catering

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.

Thistle

Series B in 2021
Thistle Health Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in preparing and delivering ready-to-eat, plant-forward meals, snacks, and cold-pressed juices. Founded in 2013, Thistle focuses on providing nutritious, organic, and locally-sourced food options to enhance convenience and accessibility for consumers. The company aims to address common barriers to healthy eating, such as lack of time, high costs, and inadequate local options, thereby empowering customers to make better dietary choices for themselves, their families, and the environment.

Yumi

Series B in 2020
Yumi is a company that focuses on providing science-based meal delivery services for young children, aiming to help parents understand their children's nutritional needs. The company produces fresh, nutrient-dense, and low-sugar baby food products that cater to various age groups, ensuring that children receive adequate nutrition during their critical early years. In addition to baby food, Yumi offers vitamins designed to support brain development, making it a comprehensive resource for parents seeking healthy options for their children’s diets. Through its convenient meal delivery program, Yumi stands out as a leading choice for those prioritizing nutrition in early childhood.

Anycart

Seed Round in 2020
Anycart is a meal discovery and grocery shopping platform based in Mountain View, California. The application enables users to search for meals they wish to prepare, surfacing relevant recipes that incorporate the necessary ingredients, which can be added to their preferred grocery delivery cart. It offers step-by-step video cooking instructions to guide users through the cooking process, making meal planning accessible and affordable. Additionally, Anycart suggests other recipes that utilize any excess ingredients, helping users minimize waste while enhancing their cooking experience.

Lunchclub

Venture Round in 2020
Lunchclub is an AI-driven platform founded in 2018 by Vladimir Novakovski, Hayley Leibson, and Scott Wu, headquartered in San Francisco, California. The service specializes in facilitating one-on-one meetings, such as lunches and coffee chats, by connecting users with potential business partners, team members, or investors. Through its innovative approach, Lunchclub enables clients to make meaningful introductions that support their professional objectives, fostering collaboration and advancement within various fields. The platform emphasizes the importance of personalized connections to enhance networking opportunities and help users achieve their goals.

Anycart

Venture Round in 2020
Anycart is a meal discovery and grocery shopping platform based in Mountain View, California. The application enables users to search for meals they wish to prepare, surfacing relevant recipes that incorporate the necessary ingredients, which can be added to their preferred grocery delivery cart. It offers step-by-step video cooking instructions to guide users through the cooking process, making meal planning accessible and affordable. Additionally, Anycart suggests other recipes that utilize any excess ingredients, helping users minimize waste while enhancing their cooking experience.

PetPlate

Series A in 2020
PetPlate, Inc. is a New York-based company established in 2015 that specializes in delivering fresh-cooked meals for dogs through a direct-to-consumer subscription service. The meals are crafted from real, nutritionally balanced ingredients formulated by veterinary nutritionists. Each meal is cooked using cold-pressure technology to eliminate harmful bacteria while preserving essential nutrients. PetPlate offers its products in pre-portioned, re-sealable, microwavable, and recyclable containers, and the meals are custom-portioned and flash-frozen to maintain freshness during delivery.

Expo

Venture Round in 2019
Expo is an on-demand marketplace designed to connect restaurant owners and operators with the staff they need, streamlining the hiring process for restaurant workers. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Expo aims to simplify the complexities of staffing in the restaurant industry. By facilitating access to qualified personnel, the platform seeks to enhance operational efficiency and support the dynamic needs of restaurant businesses.

Ollie

Venture Round in 2019
Ollie Pets, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in preparing and delivering fresh, human-grade dog food tailored to the specific nutritional needs of dogs. Founded in 2015, Ollie offers a range of recipes, including beef, chicken, and turkey meals, all free from by-products. The company utilizes a proprietary algorithm and collaborates with a specialized veterinarian to create AAFCO-compliant meals that meet each dog's exact dietary requirements. Ollie's recipes are crafted from natural ingredients, such as sweet potato and cod liver oil, promoting better absorption and true nutritional benefits. By delivering these freshly cooked meals directly to customers' doors, Ollie aims to enhance the health and happiness of dogs nationwide.

PartySlate

Seed Round in 2019
PartySlate, Inc. operates a website for event professionals worldwide. Its platform enables users to browse, search, and save event ideas for weddings, fundraisers, mitzvahs, birthdays, milestones, holidays, corporate events, etc. posted by event professionals; and provides images from decor companies, event planners, caterers, photographers, venues, entertainers, and more. The company also connects users with event professionals. PartySlate, Inc. was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Ollie

Venture Round in 2018
Ollie Pets, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in preparing and delivering fresh, human-grade dog food tailored to the specific nutritional needs of dogs. Founded in 2015, Ollie offers a range of recipes, including beef, chicken, and turkey meals, all free from by-products. The company utilizes a proprietary algorithm and collaborates with a specialized veterinarian to create AAFCO-compliant meals that meet each dog's exact dietary requirements. Ollie's recipes are crafted from natural ingredients, such as sweet potato and cod liver oil, promoting better absorption and true nutritional benefits. By delivering these freshly cooked meals directly to customers' doors, Ollie aims to enhance the health and happiness of dogs nationwide.

SnapShyft

Seed Round in 2018
The SnapShyft Labor Marketplace is a Staffing-as-a-Service software and mobile app connecting food service and food manufacturing businesses with fully vetted & experienced professionals, on-demand. We help fill shifts fast— combining the best attributes of the gig-economy and HR Tech while eliminating bias and discrimination in the process. As the #1 rated most reliable staffing solution in the market the SnapShyft platform is generating positive socio-economic outcomes through empowering businesses to staff-on-the-fly, and tens of thousands of essential workers to have full flexibility to generate income as needed, and the community at large.

PartySlate

Venture Round in 2018
PartySlate, Inc. operates a website for event professionals worldwide. Its platform enables users to browse, search, and save event ideas for weddings, fundraisers, mitzvahs, birthdays, milestones, holidays, corporate events, etc. posted by event professionals; and provides images from decor companies, event planners, caterers, photographers, venues, entertainers, and more. The company also connects users with event professionals. PartySlate, Inc. was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

PetPlate

Seed Round in 2018
PetPlate, Inc. is a New York-based company established in 2015 that specializes in delivering fresh-cooked meals for dogs through a direct-to-consumer subscription service. The meals are crafted from real, nutritionally balanced ingredients formulated by veterinary nutritionists. Each meal is cooked using cold-pressure technology to eliminate harmful bacteria while preserving essential nutrients. PetPlate offers its products in pre-portioned, re-sealable, microwavable, and recyclable containers, and the meals are custom-portioned and flash-frozen to maintain freshness during delivery.

Salido

Series A in 2018
Salido is a hospitality technology company that provides a comprehensive restaurant operating system designed to streamline management across various aspects of restaurant businesses. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Manhattan, New York, Salido's cloud-based platform integrates point of sale, customer relationship management, labor management, and kitchen supply management functionalities. By enabling restaurant operators to control, analyze, and leverage their critical data, Salido aims to enhance the hospitality experience, starting with the workforce. The company collaborates with top hospitality operators to create user-friendly software that improves team performance and focuses on driving core business objectives.

ZeroCater

Series B in 2018
ZeroCater, Inc. is a food service company that specializes in providing personalized meal solutions for workplaces. Founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco, the company offers a subscription-based and on-demand platform that delivers meals from independent restaurants, caterers, and private chefs. ZeroCater caters to various occasions, including meetings, events, and celebrations, with menu options ranging from breakfast and lunch to desserts and happy hour selections, as well as alcoholic beverages from craft breweries. The company serves clients in major cities such as New York, Chicago, Washington, D.C., Austin, and Los Angeles, and aims to foster workplace culture and community through food. ZeroCater has established itself as a prominent provider in the office catering sector, partnering with various businesses across industries.

Kapow

Venture Round in 2017
Kapow is an online marketplace that connects companies with unique venues for booking client events in real-time. By offering a curated selection of venues, Kapow provides an efficient platform for companies to plan, manage, and execute events aimed at acquiring, engaging, and retaining clients. The service covers all aspects of event management at no additional cost, allowing companies to concentrate on building client relationships and measuring the success of their events. Concurrently, venues benefit by filling their spaces during non-peak hours and attracting corporate business. This dual approach enhances the event planning experience for both companies and venues.

Freshly

Series C in 2017
Freshly, Inc. provides freshly prepared meals online. The company’s meals menu includes entrees and breakfasts with dairy products, eggs, pork, tree nuts, chicken, beef, turkey, fish, soy, and shellfish. It offers monthly and weekly subscriptions. Freshly, Inc. was formerly known as F3 Foods of Arizona, Inc. and changed its name to Freshly, Inc. in December 2014. Freshly, Inc. was incorporated in 2013 and is based in New York, New York. As of October 30, 2020, Freshly, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Nestlé USA, Inc.

Lish

Convertible Note in 2016
Lish, Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in providing food delivery services tailored for businesses. Founded in 2014, it creates a platform that connects offices with local chefs, restaurants, and caterers to develop customized workplace food programs. Lish offers a variety of meal options including lunches, team breakfasts, happy hour spreads, and dinners, catering to companies of all sizes. Additionally, the company provides gift cards and facilitates both recurring office catering and one-time meal orders for employees at their homes or workplaces. By focusing on local partnerships, Lish aims to deliver healthy, home-cooked meals that enhance the workplace dining experience.

Lish

Venture Round in 2015
Lish, Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in providing food delivery services tailored for businesses. Founded in 2014, it creates a platform that connects offices with local chefs, restaurants, and caterers to develop customized workplace food programs. Lish offers a variety of meal options including lunches, team breakfasts, happy hour spreads, and dinners, catering to companies of all sizes. Additionally, the company provides gift cards and facilitates both recurring office catering and one-time meal orders for employees at their homes or workplaces. By focusing on local partnerships, Lish aims to deliver healthy, home-cooked meals that enhance the workplace dining experience.

Smart Lunches

Venture Round in 2014
Smart Lunches is an online ordering and delivery platform that enables parents to order school lunch for their children. They also provide a valuable enhanced service to the school, convenience, and nutritional security to the parents, and a good lunch to the students. It aims to make the midday meal simple and healthy. Smart Lunches was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
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