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 Natural Resources

Earth

Series B in 2025
Earth is the creators of soil transformation, an environmentally-friendly alternative to burial and cremation. Over a 30-day process, they gently transform a body into nutrient-rich soil. Families receive a portion of this soil - to scatter or plant - and the remaining soil is sent to conservation land that we acquire, to restore and protect it for future generations. Their experience is carbon neutral, digital-first and underpinned by best-in-class family care. Earth is headquartered in Seattle, Washington and was founded in 2020.

Mineral Forecast

Seed Round in 2024
Mineral Forecast is a technology company that specializes in enhancing mineral exploration through the application of artificial intelligence. It has developed a drilling support system that digitally transforms the exploration process by analyzing drilling data. This system enables mining companies to quantitatively assess and prioritize potential drilling sites, thereby optimizing their exploration efforts. By leveraging advanced AI algorithms, Mineral Forecast helps to accelerate resource discovery, reduce operational costs associated with drilling campaigns, and improve the overall success rate of exploration projects. The company's innovative approach aims to make mineral exploration more efficient and effective for mining operations.

Cambium Carbon

Seed Round in 2023
Cambium Carbon is an early-stage social enterprise focused on natural climate solutions through reforestation and urban wood reuse. It partners with cities and other public and private stakeholders to divert urban wood waste from landfills, repurpose fallen city trees for reuse, and channel revenues into planting and maintenance projects. It operates reforestation hubs that create a circular economy for urban forests, reclaiming city wood waste and building local regenerative supply chains, with the aim of reducing climate impact while creating jobs and strengthening urban resilience.

Earth

Series A in 2023
Earth is the creators of soil transformation, an environmentally-friendly alternative to burial and cremation. Over a 30-day process, they gently transform a body into nutrient-rich soil. Families receive a portion of this soil - to scatter or plant - and the remaining soil is sent to conservation land that we acquire, to restore and protect it for future generations. Their experience is carbon neutral, digital-first and underpinned by best-in-class family care. Earth is headquartered in Seattle, Washington and was founded in 2020.

Cambium Carbon

Seed Round in 2023
Cambium Carbon is an early-stage social enterprise focused on natural climate solutions through reforestation and urban wood reuse. It partners with cities and other public and private stakeholders to divert urban wood waste from landfills, repurpose fallen city trees for reuse, and channel revenues into planting and maintenance projects. It operates reforestation hubs that create a circular economy for urban forests, reclaiming city wood waste and building local regenerative supply chains, with the aim of reducing climate impact while creating jobs and strengthening urban resilience.

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.

Kodama Systems

Seed Round in 2022
Kodama Systems is a technology company focused on forest management, aiming to enhance forest resilience and carbon sequestration. Its innovative solutions streamline in-field operations through a comprehensive approach that improves productivity in forest thinning. The company's technology leverages simulation, teleoperation, and equipment integration to provide valuable feedback and insights. By addressing the challenges posed by wildfires and carbon emissions, Kodama Systems supports the construction and mining industries in their efforts to mitigate climate impacts while promoting sustainable forestry practices.

Cambium Carbon

Seed Round in 2022
Cambium Carbon is an early-stage social enterprise focused on natural climate solutions through reforestation and urban wood reuse. It partners with cities and other public and private stakeholders to divert urban wood waste from landfills, repurpose fallen city trees for reuse, and channel revenues into planting and maintenance projects. It operates reforestation hubs that create a circular economy for urban forests, reclaiming city wood waste and building local regenerative supply chains, with the aim of reducing climate impact while creating jobs and strengthening urban resilience.

PastureMap

Seed Round in 2017
Founded in 2014, PastureMap develops software for ranchers and farmers to optimize grazing practices. Its platform combines intelligent mobile records with aerial imaging, soil maps, and rainfall data to improve land use efficiency, reduce resource requirements, and facilitate grass-fed certifications.
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