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.

Andrew Baum

Vice President, Treasury and Capital Management

David Beazley

Managing Partner

Matthew Caspari

Managing Partner

Matt Castellini

Senior Associate

Helen Chen

CEO Services Analyst

Past deals in Music

Music AI

Venture Round in 2022
Music AI is a software company specializing in artificial intelligence solutions for music and audio technology. It offers musicians and producers a suite of AI tools including audio separation, pitch/chord detection, metronome, tempo changer, and mastering.

JADU

Series A in 2022
Jadu AR Inc., operating under the name Jadu, is a company based in Los Angeles, California, that specializes in augmented reality technology. Founded in 2019, Jadu has developed a mobile application that enables users to engage with holograms of their favorite musicians and performers, allowing fans to perform alongside these virtual representations. The application is available on the App Store, enhancing the interactive entertainment experience for users by blending real and digital performances.

Artiphon

Venture Round in 2021
Artiphon, Inc. is a Nashville-based company founded in 2011 that focuses on the design and manufacturing of innovative musical instruments aimed at making music accessible and engaging for everyone. The company has developed products like the INSTRUMENT 1 and Orba, which utilize intuitive gestures such as tapping, sliding, and waving to facilitate musical expression. These instruments can easily switch between various sounds like guitar, violin, piano, and drums, allowing users to adapt their playing style. Artiphon gained significant recognition with record-setting Kickstarter campaigns, where both products raised over $1 million in pre-orders. The INSTRUMENT 1 was notably recognized as a TIME Best Invention of the Year and a NAMM Best in Show. The company’s design philosophy is inspired by feedback from its community of creators, and its team includes experienced professionals from notable companies in the technology and music industries. Dr. Mike Butera, the founder, leverages his extensive background in sound studies to inform Artiphon's innovative approach to music technology.

Dance Church

Seed Round in 2021
Dance Church is a company that creates high-energy, dance-focused movement classes aimed at providing joyful and connective experiences for participants of all levels. It operates both in-person classes and an online subscription platform, which allows users to access live sessions and a library of on-demand dance workouts. These classes are led by professional dancers who guide participants through a series of movement cues, accompanied by curated playlists featuring multi-genre pop music. Dance Church is committed to the belief that everyone can dance, empowering individuals to embrace their movement potential regardless of their experience.

Marine Snow

Seed Round in 2021
Marine Snow is a social music streaming platform designed for enthusiasts. It combines active listening features with music discussion forums and gamification elements, aiming to create a personalized and engaging experience for users.

Sonoro

Seed Round in 2020
Sonoro specializes in developing culturally relevant audio content, available in English, Spanish, and Spanglish. This content is designed to adapt seamlessly across various platforms, including TV and film.

Artiphon

Seed Round in 2019
Artiphon, Inc. is a Nashville-based company founded in 2011 that focuses on the design and manufacturing of innovative musical instruments aimed at making music accessible and engaging for everyone. The company has developed products like the INSTRUMENT 1 and Orba, which utilize intuitive gestures such as tapping, sliding, and waving to facilitate musical expression. These instruments can easily switch between various sounds like guitar, violin, piano, and drums, allowing users to adapt their playing style. Artiphon gained significant recognition with record-setting Kickstarter campaigns, where both products raised over $1 million in pre-orders. The INSTRUMENT 1 was notably recognized as a TIME Best Invention of the Year and a NAMM Best in Show. The company’s design philosophy is inspired by feedback from its community of creators, and its team includes experienced professionals from notable companies in the technology and music industries. Dr. Mike Butera, the founder, leverages his extensive background in sound studies to inform Artiphon's innovative approach to music technology.

Songclip (Audiobyte)

Series A in 2018
Songclip™ is a new licensed music format built specifically for texting, social posts, and quick communication. Songclip’s multi-patented networked product solution, the Songclip API, integrates seamlessly into social platforms, mobile apps, and virtual marketplaces to drive expression, monetization, and music streaming. Songclip operates the world’s foremost searchable library of 5-30 second meta-tagged music clips, in partnership with the music industry. For more information, visit songclip.com
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