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 Packaging Services

Deliverr

Series E in 2021
Deliverr, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in order fulfillment services for e-commerce retailers. Founded in 2017, it aims to empower sellers, regardless of their size, by providing fast and cost-effective fulfillment solutions. Deliverr offers a comprehensive platform that utilizes machine learning and predictive intelligence to enhance the shipping process. Its services include warehousing, order handling, picking, packing, and packaging, enabling online merchants to meet shipping standards and avoid penalties for late shipments. By offering multiple shipping options, Deliverr helps e-tailers improve customer satisfaction, increase conversion rates, and expand their market reach.

Zero Grocery

Seed Round in 2020
Zero Grocery Inc., established in 2019 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, operates as an online retailer specializing in grocery products. The company offers a subscription-based delivery service with a focus on sustainability. All goods are delivered in reusable packaging to eliminate single-use plastics from the food system, aligning with their mission to promote zero-waste practices.

PetPlate

Series A in 2020
PetPlate, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in delivering fresh, cooked meals for dogs through a subscription service. Founded in 2015, it focuses on providing nutritionally balanced meals designed by veterinary nutritionists, ensuring that each dish meets the dietary needs of dogs. The meals are made from real food, cooked in a facility that employs cold-pressure technology to eliminate harmful bacteria while preserving nutritional value. They are packaged in pre-portioned, recyclable containers that can be served directly from the fridge or microwaved for convenience. PetPlate aims to simplify pet nutrition by offering high-quality, human-grade meals that enhance the health and well-being of dogs.

Fresh Bowl

Seed Round in 2019
Fresh Bowl, Inc. is a sustainable food brand headquartered in New York, New York, that specializes in providing fresh, on-the-go meals through innovative vending machines. Founded in 2017, the company offers a variety of products, including salads, dry fruit bowls, snacks, and signature smoothie bowls, all prepared daily. Fresh Bowl's vending machines distinguish themselves by utilizing zero-waste glass jars for packaging, allowing customers to enjoy healthy options while minimizing environmental impact. This model not only facilitates convenient access to fresh food but also promotes sustainable practices by reducing packaging waste.

Deliverr

Venture Round in 2019
Deliverr, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in order fulfillment services for e-commerce retailers. Founded in 2017, it aims to empower sellers, regardless of their size, by providing fast and cost-effective fulfillment solutions. Deliverr offers a comprehensive platform that utilizes machine learning and predictive intelligence to enhance the shipping process. Its services include warehousing, order handling, picking, packing, and packaging, enabling online merchants to meet shipping standards and avoid penalties for late shipments. By offering multiple shipping options, Deliverr helps e-tailers improve customer satisfaction, increase conversion rates, and expand their market reach.

Tipa

Series C in 2019
Tipa has developed breakthrough 100% biodegradable and compostable flexible packaging solutions for food and beverages. Imitating nature’s and just like an orange peel, their packaging solutions bring a new generation of packaging that easily biodegrade post-consumption and reduce dramatically their impact on the environment. Ranging from simple one-ply films to complex multi-layer products, their packaging solutions offer a combination of superior properties in almost every aspect including high yield, flexibility, transparency, impact strength, and barrier properties.

Busy

Venture Round in 2019
Busy Co. is a personal care products company that offers an innovative line of zero-waste wipes designed for women's convenience. The company specializes in a range of products, including body, face, and deodorant wipes, all made from upcycled, unbleached cotton that biodegrades quickly and provides skincare benefits through high-quality cosmetic ingredients. Busy Co. is notable for its commitment to sustainability, featuring first-of-its-kind recyclable packaging. The compact design of its products allows them to fit easily into purses, gym bags, and suitcases, making personal care accessible on the go. The brand has gained recognition in various media outlets, including Business Insider, Forbes, and BuzzFeed, highlighting its unique approach to personal care.

PetPlate

Seed Round in 2018
PetPlate, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in delivering fresh, cooked meals for dogs through a subscription service. Founded in 2015, it focuses on providing nutritionally balanced meals designed by veterinary nutritionists, ensuring that each dish meets the dietary needs of dogs. The meals are made from real food, cooked in a facility that employs cold-pressure technology to eliminate harmful bacteria while preserving nutritional value. They are packaged in pre-portioned, recyclable containers that can be served directly from the fridge or microwaved for convenience. PetPlate aims to simplify pet nutrition by offering high-quality, human-grade meals that enhance the health and well-being of dogs.

Scantrust

Venture Round in 2017
ScanTrust SA is a company specializing in a cloud-based IoT platform that enhances supply chain visibility and product authentication. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, with operations in Shanghai, Singapore, and Bangkok, ScanTrust employs secure unique identifiers to connect products and packaging to the Internet. Its offerings include a printer portal for packaging and label partners to integrate secure codes into existing processes, an online portal for real-time business intelligence and supply chain insights, and secure QR codes that can be verified by smartphones. This technology enables brand owners to protect their products from counterfeiting while providing detailed supply chain control and opportunities for consumer engagement.

Replenish

Venture Round in 2017
Replenish is a manufacturer specializing in self-cleaning blenders designed for the quick preparation of healthy smoothies and snacks. The company offers conveniently pre-packaged cups filled with a variety of hyper-fresh fruits, vegetables, seeds, and nuts. These ingredients are flash-frozen at peak ripeness to ensure they maintain their optimal vitamins and nutrients, providing users with all-natural produce at its best. By combining modern technology with a focus on health and convenience, Replenish aims to simplify the process of enjoying nutritious snacks in both home and office settings.

Kuvée

Venture Round in 2016
Kuvee is a Boston-based direct-to-consumer wine service founded in 2014 by Vijay Manwani, Geoffrey Lansberry, and Mike Tomovich. The company specializes in a unique, refillable wine case that features a Wi-Fi-enabled touchscreen wine bottle, designed to keep wine fresh for up to 30 days. Its patented valve system prevents oxygen from coming into contact with the wine, preserving its quality. Users can conveniently refill the wine bottle by ordering wine cartridges directly through the touchscreen interface, allowing for a seamless and modern wine experience delivered to their doorstep.
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