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

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

Matthew Caspari

Managing Partner

Past deals in Drones

Roofer.com

Seed Round in 2024
Roofer.com is a transformative player in the roofing industry, offering a digitally-native, on-demand service that enhances transparency and data-driven decision-making for homeowners and enterprise operators. The company employs advanced technologies, including drones and artificial intelligence, to gather proprietary roofing data and remotely assess home exteriors and roofing damage. By utilizing computer vision and satellite imagery, Roofer.com conducts efficient roof inspections that minimize the risk of onsite injuries and accidental damage. This innovative approach not only reduces costs associated with roof repair and replacement but also improves the overall experience for property owners, enabling them to manage their roofing needs and related services online through a comprehensive global platform.

Bluewhite

Series C in 2024
Blue White Robotics is a company focused on revolutionizing agriculture through autonomy and innovative technology. It offers a comprehensive platform that enables the transformation of existing fleets into autonomous systems, effectively managing both aerial and ground robots. By utilizing remote sensing and artificial intelligence, the company collects and distributes data seamlessly, enhancing farm productivity and economics. Blue White Robotics aims to improve operational efficiency and safety while providing actionable insights that drive return on investment from the outset. Its solutions are designed to facilitate the easy and safe adoption of autonomous technology in agriculture, helping farmers build more resilient operations and reduce costs.

Terradepth

Series A in 2023
Terradepth, Inc. is a data-as-a-service company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2018. The company focuses on increasing ocean knowledge by centralizing and monetizing ocean data through its cloud-based platform, Absolute Ocean. Terradepth employs unmanned submersibles for autonomous and high-resolution data collection, creating a scalable repository of processed ocean data. It offers various data products, surveys on request, and maintains a collection of analytical reports for sale. By providing access to this comprehensive ocean data, Terradepth enables organizations and individuals to make informed, ecologically responsible decisions regarding ocean resources.

Bluewhite

Series C in 2023
Blue White Robotics is a company focused on revolutionizing agriculture through autonomy and innovative technology. It offers a comprehensive platform that enables the transformation of existing fleets into autonomous systems, effectively managing both aerial and ground robots. By utilizing remote sensing and artificial intelligence, the company collects and distributes data seamlessly, enhancing farm productivity and economics. Blue White Robotics aims to improve operational efficiency and safety while providing actionable insights that drive return on investment from the outset. Its solutions are designed to facilitate the easy and safe adoption of autonomous technology in agriculture, helping farmers build more resilient operations and reduce costs.

Team Wildfire

Seed Round in 2023
Team Wildfire is a company dedicated to developing innovative technologies aimed at wildfire suppression and environmental protection. It manufactures specialized jet engine sprays designed to effectively suppress fires, capture embers, and defend structures while also hardening evacuation routes. The company's advanced engineering and tactics address various environmental challenges, including wildfire mitigation, reforestation, dust control, oil spill cleanup, and protection against nuclear and biological threats. Through its cutting-edge solutions, Team Wildfire enables organizations to safeguard people, property, and the environment.

Spartan Radar

Series B in 2023
Spartan Radar develops software algorithms that enhance radar sensing capabilities. Leveraging machine learning and edge-processing, its technology mimics human focus to safely respond to obstacles. It improves resolution, response time, and range of existing ADAS sensors at an affordable cost with minimal computational overhead.

SkySafe

Series B in 2021
Founded in 2015, SkySafe specializes in airspace security. Its technology uses radio waves to detect and disrupt unauthorized or malicious drone activity, providing real-time data and analytics for clients such as governments, airports, and corporations.

Spartan Radar

Seed Round in 2021
Spartan Radar develops software algorithms that enhance radar sensing capabilities. Leveraging machine learning and edge-processing, its technology mimics human focus to safely respond to obstacles. It improves resolution, response time, and range of existing ADAS sensors at an affordable cost with minimal computational overhead.

ANRA Technologies

Venture Round in 2021
ANRA Technologies, LLC is a developer of a cloud-based drone operations platform that facilitates the management and execution of commercial drone operations. Founded in 2014 and based in Tysons, Virginia, the company offers a suite of products, including DroneOSS, which provides capabilities for real-time flight planning, automated notifications, autonomous execution, tracking, and remote command and control. Additionally, its DroneUSS platform supports unmanned traffic management, while SmartSkies CTR helps drone pilots obtain approvals for operations in controlled airspace through a mobile application or web portal. ANRA Technologies also provides consulting services for urban air mobility and the integration of drone operations, making it easier for commercial entities to navigate the complexities of drone management and compliance.

ANRA Technologies

Seed Round in 2019
ANRA Technologies, LLC is a developer of a cloud-based drone operations platform that facilitates the management and execution of commercial drone operations. Founded in 2014 and based in Tysons, Virginia, the company offers a suite of products, including DroneOSS, which provides capabilities for real-time flight planning, automated notifications, autonomous execution, tracking, and remote command and control. Additionally, its DroneUSS platform supports unmanned traffic management, while SmartSkies CTR helps drone pilots obtain approvals for operations in controlled airspace through a mobile application or web portal. ANRA Technologies also provides consulting services for urban air mobility and the integration of drone operations, making it easier for commercial entities to navigate the complexities of drone management and compliance.

Prenav

Series A in 2017
PreNav, Inc. specializes in developing automated systems for infrastructure inspection, utilizing advanced drone technology and machine learning. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Carlos, California, the company has created a platform that integrates commercial drones with ground-based guidance robots and sophisticated software for mission planning and data analysis. This technology enables the drones to navigate complex environments, such as cell towers, wind turbines, and bridges, with centimeter-level precision. PreNav's systems can inspect critical components, measure key features, and produce detailed 3D reconstructions of industrial assets. By automating the inspection process, the company offers a safer, faster, and more cost-effective alternative to traditional inspection methods that often rely on climbers and scaffolding. PreNav's expertise spans various fields, including computer vision, mechanical engineering, and aeronautics, positioning it as a leader in addressing fundamental robotics challenges.

Teal Drones

Series A in 2017
Founded in 2015, Teal Drones specializes in manufacturing high-performance drones. Its flagship product, the Teal One, is renowned for its exceptional flight experience and premium hardware design. The company's drones cater to a wide range of applications including gaming, security inspections, e-commerce, agriculture, and enterprise solutions.

Vantage Robotics

Seed Round in 2017
Vantage Robotics, LLC, founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Leandro, California, specializes in the development and manufacturing of camera drones. The company's flagship product, Snap, is a flying camera designed to capture high-quality photos and videos with advanced smart tracking capabilities. Vantage Robotics has distinguished itself in the competitive $7 billion camera drone market by addressing key challenges related to ease of use. Snap has achieved significant pre-sales and received a notable FAA waiver for commercial use near people, positioning it uniquely within the industry. The company has garnered interest from major players, including Apple and Amazon, and has strategic backing from prominent investors in the drone sector. Using innovative gimbal control techniques and precise motors, their drones offer enhanced durability and functionality tailored for commercial and government applications.

Teal Drones

Seed Round in 2015
Founded in 2015, Teal Drones specializes in manufacturing high-performance drones. Its flagship product, the Teal One, is renowned for its exceptional flight experience and premium hardware design. The company's drones cater to a wide range of applications including gaming, security inspections, e-commerce, agriculture, and enterprise solutions.
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