Alumni Ventures Group

Alumni Ventures Group is a venture capital firm based in Manchester, New Hampshire, with offices across North America. It provides access to venture investing for individual accredited investors, particularly alumni networks, by offering diversified portfolios of venture opportunities and allowing members to invest alongside fellow alumni in ventures led by peers. The firm backs early-stage and later-stage opportunities across technology, consumer, healthcare, financial services, and other sectors, with a sector- and geography-agnostic approach. It typically invests between $10,000 and $3 million per deal and emphasizes the involvement of alumni connections and an institutional lead investor in opportunities. Alumni Ventures also offers focused funds to broaden participation, enabling accredited investors to access venture portfolios diversified by type, sector, stage, and geography. The model aims to democratize access to venture capital while maintaining rigorous selection standards through alumni networks.

Rob Adams

Managing Partner

Andrew Baum

Vice President, Treasury and Capital Management

David Beazley

Managing Partner

Ali Byrd

Investor Advisory Council Member

Marco A. Casas

Senior Investment Principal, Basecamp Fund

Matthew Caspari

Managing Partner

Matt Castellini

Senior Associate

Helen Chen

CEO Services Analyst

Cainon Coates

Managing Partner

Michael Collins

Investor

David Cynn

Managing Partner

Thomas Edwards

Associate

Nancy Fechnay

Principal

Yev Gelfand

Investor

Mason Hale

Senior Associate, Chestnut Street and Triphammer Ven

Erik Hammer

Partner

Brian Keil

Managing Partner

Jin Kim

Senior Vice President, Office of Investments

Jess Liu-Brown

Principal

Michael Madden

Co-Founder and Investment Professionals

Todd McIntyre

Managing Partner

Jonathan Meltzer

Partner

Keith Murphy

Director, Video Programs

David S. Muson

CFO

Kayla Phillips

Senior Associate

Aisha Robinson

Comms Team VP of Strategic Communications

Ludwig Schulze

Managing Partner

Matt Scott

Managing Partner

Saad Shaheen

Investor Operations Manager

David Shapiro

Managing Partner

Anton Simunovic

Investor

Chris Sklarin

Managing Partner

Stephen Stolzenberg

Senior Associate

Justin Strausbaugh

Managing Partner

Edward Tsai

Managing Partner

Drew Wandzilak

Senior Associate, Green D and Yard and Strategic Tech Fund

Larry Warnock

Managing Partner

Sarah Worden

Venture Scout

Ray Wu

Managing Partner

Wesley Yiu

Principal

Past deals in Children

Clarity Pediatrics

Seed Round in 2024
Clarity Pediatrics is a healthcare company focused on transforming pediatric chronic care, specifically for children diagnosed with ADHD. With nearly 10% of American children affected by this condition, the company aims to alleviate the challenges parents face in accessing appropriate care. Clarity Pediatrics has developed a virtual pediatric ADHD clinic that leverages a tech-enabled clinical model, offering features such as video conferencing, secure messaging, and electronic health records. This innovative approach is designed to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to families, regardless of their location or insurance status. Through its platform, Clarity Pediatrics strives to achieve exceptional health outcomes that can significantly improve the developmental trajectory of affected children.

Nest Health

Seed Round in 2024
Nest Health is a family healthcare platform that brings medical services to the home through in-home and virtual visits. It serves patients across newborns, children, teens, and adults with a wide range of services including medical, behavioral health, and nutrition support, as well as preventive care, sick visits, and chronic disease management. The company aims to reduce the burden of arranging care by enabling patients to receive necessary treatments and consultations without leaving home, delivering convenient and accessible care in the familiar setting of the home.

Pair Eyewear

Series C in 2023
Pair Eyewear, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in customizable eyeglasses for children. Founded in 2017 by Nathan Kondamuri and Sophia Edelstein, the company offers a unique approach to eyewear by providing base frames and interchangeable top frames that allow kids to express their personal style and interests. By combining functionality with creativity, Pair Eyewear transforms glasses from mere medical devices into a fun and engaging accessory for children. The company's direct-to-consumer model leverages an e-commerce platform, making the purchasing process convenient for parents while enhancing the overall experience for young wearers. Pair Eyewear is committed to offering quality, affordable glasses that are both stylish and practical, featuring hand-polished frames and shatterproof polycarbonate lenses.

Thynk

Seed Round in 2023
Thynk develops EEG headset that helps children to improve mental focus and cognitive skills.

Maisonette

Series C in 2022
Founded in 2016, Maisonette is an online marketplace specializing in baby and children's products. It curates and offers a diverse range of high-quality apparel, accessories, toys, furniture, and home decor for children aged 0-12 through its global network of brands and boutiques.

Yumi

Series A in 2020
Yumi is a company that specializes in providing science-based meal delivery services for infants and young children. It focuses on producing fresh, nutrient-dense, and low-sugar baby food designed to meet the dietary needs of various age groups. Yumi aims to help parents understand the nutritional value of what they are feeding their children, particularly during the crucial early years of development. By offering a convenient and health-oriented solution, Yumi supports parents in ensuring their children receive optimal nutrition for brain development and overall well-being.

Ten Little

Series A in 2020
Founded in 2019, Ten Little is a Brooklyn-based company that operates an e-commerce platform specializing in kids' shoes. They offer vegan shoes designed to support children's healthy development and movement, with products sold exclusively online.

Hullabalu

Seed Round in 2014
Hullabalu is a New York City-based company dedicated to creating original stories aimed at the new generation. Drawing inspiration from a love of fantastical worlds and timeless classics, Hullabalu develops engaging narratives that promote strong values and positive character development. The company features a series of stories centered around a diverse group of characters, complemented by illustrations, music, and interactive activities. Through its innovative approach, Hullabalu seeks to provide children with entertaining and meaningful experiences that foster imagination and encourage positive growth.
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