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 Child Care

Swaplanet

Seed Round in 2022
Swaplanet offers an online platform designed to help parents refresh their children's wardrobes sustainably. Parents can collect outgrown or unused clothing, toys, books, and accessories in good condition, which are then picked up from their homes by the company. Swaplanet sorts, washes, photographs, and lists these items on its site, allowing parents to receive credit for the items they send in. This credit can be used immediately to shop for replacement items, fostering a convenient swapping system. The platform charges a nominal fee per item to cover the costs associated with shipping, sorting, and washing, thereby enabling parents to save money while contributing to a reduced environmental impact.

The Helper Bees

Series B in 2022
The Helper Bees, Inc. is a company that facilitates connections between seniors and local helpers for various home care services across the United States. Founded in 2015 and based in Austin, Texas, the platform allows seniors to view, select, and hire assistance for tasks such as light housekeeping, transportation, grocery shopping, and personal care, including specialized services for conditions like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. In addition to its direct services, The Helper Bees collaborates with major insurance carriers to enhance the home care experience through digital solutions, machine learning, and analytics. This approach aims to improve the accessibility and quality of care for families, ensuring they have the necessary resources and support for their loved ones.

Kidas

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Kidas analyzes all communications on children's gaming console and alerts parents about potentially dangerous activities in video games. It envisions a future where kids can safely navigate the digital world but recognize that there are still many threats to children online that they want to help the parents, help kids avoid them. Kidas is a tool that alerts parents of potentially dangerous activities in their child's digital life. It was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Future Family

Series A in 2021
Future Family, Inc. is a subscription-based fertility service founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company provides comprehensive plans that cover all healthcare costs related to fertility, including in vitro fertilization (IVF) and egg freezing. Clients benefit from personalized fertility planning, clinic matching, and dedicated nurse concierge support. Future Family emphasizes accessibility with 24/7 access to a care team and offers a digital health platform to facilitate communication and care management. Their services also encompass clinic visits, medical procedures, laboratory work, and medication delivery, thereby creating a streamlined and stress-free experience for individuals and couples seeking fertility solutions.

Intus Care

Seed Round in 2021
Intus Care, Inc. is a healthcare technology company based in North Providence, Rhode Island, founded in 2018. It has developed a platform that connects home care providers with patients, enabling organizations to monitor caregiver efficiency through electronic visit verification. The platform employs machine learning to analyze electronic health records, predicting hospital readmissions and utilization risks. It provides tools for automatic patient risk grouping, identifying individuals at high risk for hospitalizations, and facilitating timely communication among care coordination teams. This comprehensive approach aims to enhance care for socially vulnerable and clinically complex patients in settings such as PACE programs, nursing homes, and home care agencies, ultimately reducing hospitalizations and promoting cost-effective healthcare solutions.

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.

Grayce

Seed Round in 2020
Grayce, Inc. is a San Francisco-based health care agency dedicated to supporting families and employees in managing the care of aging adults and children. Established in 2019, the company specializes in providing personalized guidance and assistance to empower family caregivers. Its services encompass a wide range of needs, including insurance, finance, legal plans, medical care, home care, housing, daily necessities, and overall well-being. By focusing on these areas, Grayce aims to help families navigate the complexities associated with caring for aging and vulnerable loved ones.

Kinside

Venture Round in 2020
Kinside Inc. is a Pasadena, California-based company that operates an application designed to connect working parents with a network of daycares and preschools across the United States. Founded in 2018, Kinside provides a dual-sided childcare platform that enables parents to find, secure, and manage childcare options easily. The application offers a variety of features, including the ability to secure spots for children, pay for care online, and access potential tax savings and employer contributions. By partnering with daycares and preschools nationwide, Kinside ensures that parents have access to current openings and a range of affordable childcare options, facilitating a more transparent and efficient process for managing childcare needs.

Ten Little

Series A in 2020
Ten Little, Inc. is a Brooklyn-based company that specializes in manufacturing children's shoes, focusing on healthy development and movement. Established in 2019, the company offers a range of vegan shoes that are cruelty-free and approved by PETA, utilizing materials such as PVC- and phthalate-free PU vegan leather for the uppers and natural rubber from the Hevea tree for the outsoles. The insoles are made with recycled rubber, and the linings consist of cotton, ensuring environmentally friendly production. Ten Little operates an online platform that assists parents in making informed decisions regarding their children's footwear needs, providing personalized reminders based on the child's size, color preferences, location, and season. This approach enables parents to easily find and purchase appropriate products for their children.

Ten Little

Seed Round in 2019
Ten Little, Inc. is a Brooklyn-based company that specializes in manufacturing children's shoes, focusing on healthy development and movement. Established in 2019, the company offers a range of vegan shoes that are cruelty-free and approved by PETA, utilizing materials such as PVC- and phthalate-free PU vegan leather for the uppers and natural rubber from the Hevea tree for the outsoles. The insoles are made with recycled rubber, and the linings consist of cotton, ensuring environmentally friendly production. Ten Little operates an online platform that assists parents in making informed decisions regarding their children's footwear needs, providing personalized reminders based on the child's size, color preferences, location, and season. This approach enables parents to easily find and purchase appropriate products for their children.

Robyn

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Robyn Inc. operates a community-driven digital platform focused on integrative maternal wellness, catering to women at various stages of parenthood. The company connects aspiring, expecting, and new parents with a network of wellness providers across 14 service categories, including birth education, nutrition, mental health, and lactation support. Robyn also offers digital education courses, such as childbirth education and lactation classes, aiming to make parental wellness and education more accessible. By providing resources and tools, Robyn seeks to empower women in making informed decisions about their health and well-being during pre-pregnancy and throughout their parenting journey. Founded in 2019 and based in Los Angeles, Robyn was previously known as FertileGirl LLC.

Vetted PetCare

Venture Round in 2019
Vetted PetCare, Inc. is an online platform based in Venice, California, that connects pet owners with veterinarians for in-home care services in Los Angeles. Founded in 2015, the company offers a range of veterinary services, including examinations, treatments, vaccinations, blood work, and post-hospital care. Additionally, Vetted PetCare facilitates video follow-ups, allowing pet owners to consult with veterinarians remotely.

She's Well

Seed Round in 2019
She's Well is a fertility management service that utilizes a subscription model to assist individuals and couples in starting families at their own pace. The company partners with leading fertility centers to provide financial plans for various services, including fertility testing, IVF, egg freezing, and sperm freezing. By adopting an on-demand concierge care approach, She's Well aims to simplify the often complex and isolating fertility journey. With one in six couples facing challenges in conception and a growing trend of delayed childbirth, She’s Well addresses a significant gap in infertility services, which currently reach only a small percentage of those in need. Typical costs for treatments like IVF can be prohibitively high, often ranging from $12,000 to $20,000, with additional expenses for genetic testing. She's Well seeks to make fertility care more affordable and accessible, promoting a future where family planning is not constrained by biological timelines and where comprehensive care options are available to all who wish to conceive.

NeighborSchools

Venture Round in 2019
NeighborSchools, Inc. operates a digital platform that connects childcare providers with families seeking care services. Founded in 2018 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the platform allows childcare providers to efficiently manage their businesses, while families can research, enroll, pay tuition, and communicate with educators. Additionally, NeighborSchools supports educators in establishing licensed family childcare programs, particularly in Massachusetts, thus expanding access to in-home childcare options. The company also creates career opportunities for childcare professionals, fostering the development of quality childcare programs for children.

NeighborSchools

Seed Round in 2019
NeighborSchools, Inc. operates a digital platform that connects childcare providers with families seeking care services. Founded in 2018 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the platform allows childcare providers to efficiently manage their businesses, while families can research, enroll, pay tuition, and communicate with educators. Additionally, NeighborSchools supports educators in establishing licensed family childcare programs, particularly in Massachusetts, thus expanding access to in-home childcare options. The company also creates career opportunities for childcare professionals, fostering the development of quality childcare programs for children.

Careswitch

Venture Round in 2019
CareSwitch, Inc. is a professional employer organization that provides a software platform specifically designed for the home care market. The CareSwitch platform streamlines operations for home care agencies by managing payroll, benefits, and employee records, ensuring compliance with evolving federal and state employment laws. It also includes features for care planning, visit certification, billing, and invoicing, which aid agencies in automating manual tasks and enhancing their focus on delivering care. Additionally, the platform facilitates the matching of caregivers to job opportunities within the sector, serving various markets such as personal care, companionship, home health care, skilled nursing, pediatrics, and hospice. CareSwitch, Inc. is headquartered in the United States.

HopSkipDrive

Venture Round in 2019
HopSkipDrive, Inc. offers ridesharing services specifically designed for children aged five and older. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, the company aims to provide safe and reliable transportation solutions for schools, districts, government agencies, and families. By focusing on the unique needs of children, HopSkipDrive facilitates transportation for various activities, helping to accommodate busy schedules and enhance accessibility for families in the Los Angeles area.

Brave Care

Seed Round in 2019
Brave Care, Inc. is a healthcare provider specializing in urgent pediatric services. Founded in 2017 and based in Portland, Oregon, the company operates clinics that address a variety of childhood illnesses and injuries. Services offered include treatment for allergies, asthma, coughs, ear pain, eye problems, fever, and urinary tract infections. Brave Care also provides care for minor fractures, strains, sprains, and head trauma, along with pediatric-specific laboratory services and on-site x-ray capabilities. The clinics are equipped to perform procedures such as stitches and tissue glue application for wound closure, as well as mild sedation for uncomfortable treatments.

Careswitch

Seed Round in 2019
CareSwitch, Inc. is a professional employer organization that provides a software platform specifically designed for the home care market. The CareSwitch platform streamlines operations for home care agencies by managing payroll, benefits, and employee records, ensuring compliance with evolving federal and state employment laws. It also includes features for care planning, visit certification, billing, and invoicing, which aid agencies in automating manual tasks and enhancing their focus on delivering care. Additionally, the platform facilitates the matching of caregivers to job opportunities within the sector, serving various markets such as personal care, companionship, home health care, skilled nursing, pediatrics, and hospice. CareSwitch, Inc. is headquartered in the United States.

Mahmee

Seed Round in 2019
Mahmee is a care management platform focused on enhancing maternal and child healthcare. The company aims to bridge critical gaps in maternal health by connecting patients with healthcare providers through a comprehensive system that integrates health records for mothers and infants. This platform identifies clinical risks and facilitates collaboration among maternity and infant care practitioners, ensuring that physicians and specialists can share care plans effectively. Founded on the principle that every woman deserves compassionate and respectful support during new motherhood, Mahmee strives to provide ongoing professional assistance to mothers, enabling them to thrive in their parenting journey while promoting the healthy development of their infants in the first year of life.

Kindbody

Series A in 2019
Kindbody is a health and technology company focused on providing comprehensive fertility services tailored for modern women. Their offerings include intrauterine insemination, in-vitro fertilization, egg and embryo freezing, as well as support for donors. In addition to fertility treatments, Kindbody provides a range of holistic health services, including maternity care, gynecology, and wellness support. By leveraging modern technology, Kindbody aims to improve access to affordable healthcare, ensuring that women can receive quality services that enhance their overall health and wellbeing.

Alba

Seed Round in 2018
Alba is a mobile application based in Lo Barnechea, Chile, that connects parents with vetted and trained in-home childcare providers across Chile, Argentina, and Mexico. The platform allows users to specify their childcare needs, review recommended profiles, and interview candidates, ensuring a tailored match for each family. With features such as real-time updates, GPS tracking, and support from a dedicated team, Alba aims to enhance the childcare experience by providing peace of mind to parents. The service allows for secure payment options and enables families to select caregivers based on recommendations, experience, and personal preferences, creating a streamlined and efficient process for both parents and caregivers.

BEGiN

Series B in 2017
BEGiN is an education technology company focused on creating engaging learning products for young children. It aims to enhance early childhood education by offering a library of interactive stories designed to foster a love for reading while developing essential skills. The company has established partnerships with notable children's brands such as Sesame Workshop, LEGO Ventures, Gymboree Play and Music, and Fisher-Price, further enriching its educational offerings. Co-founded by Neal Shenoy, Noelle Millholt, and Stephanie Dua, BEGiN has received recognition as one of Crain’s 100 Best Places to Work in New York City. Its flagship product, Speakaboos, provides a reading application that features bedtime stories, nursery rhymes, and songs, contributing to its mission of delivering high-quality education to children everywhere.

CareLinx

Venture Round in 2016
CareLinx is a nationwide home care platform that helps improve health outcomes while reducing the cost of care. The company's innovative approach amplifies the effectiveness of clinical teams by using tech-enabled caregivers who serve as their eyes, ears, and arms in the homes of patients and members. It was founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Bruno, California.

BEGiN

Series B in 2016
BEGiN is an education technology company focused on creating engaging learning products for young children. It aims to enhance early childhood education by offering a library of interactive stories designed to foster a love for reading while developing essential skills. The company has established partnerships with notable children's brands such as Sesame Workshop, LEGO Ventures, Gymboree Play and Music, and Fisher-Price, further enriching its educational offerings. Co-founded by Neal Shenoy, Noelle Millholt, and Stephanie Dua, BEGiN has received recognition as one of Crain’s 100 Best Places to Work in New York City. Its flagship product, Speakaboos, provides a reading application that features bedtime stories, nursery rhymes, and songs, contributing to its mission of delivering high-quality education to children everywhere.

CareLinx

Series A in 2015
CareLinx is a nationwide home care platform that helps improve health outcomes while reducing the cost of care. The company's innovative approach amplifies the effectiveness of clinical teams by using tech-enabled caregivers who serve as their eyes, ears, and arms in the homes of patients and members. It was founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Bruno, California.
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