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

Gail Ball

Venture Scout

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

Cainon Coates

Managing Partner, Castor Ventures

Michael Collins

Investor

David Cynn

Managing Partner

Thomas Edwards

Associate

Mason Hale

Senior Associate, Chestnut Street and Triphammer Ven

Erik Hammer

Partner

Brian Keil

Managing Partner

Jin Kim

Senior Vice President, Office of Investments

Ron Levin

Managing Partner, AV Seed Fund and Doctors Innovate Fund

Jess Liu-Brown

Principal

Michael Madden

Managing Partner and Co-Founder

Todd McIntyre

Managing Partner

Jonathan Meltzer

Partner

Tom Meyer

Managing Partner

Keith Murphy

Director, Video Programs

David S. Muson

CFO

Kayla Phillips

Senior Associate

Aisha Robinson

VP of Strategic Communications

Ludwig Schulze

Managing Partner

Matt Scott

Managing Partner

Saad Shaheen

Investor Operations Manager

Anton Simunovic

Investor

Chris Sklarin

Managing Partner

Stephen Stolzenberg

Senior Associate

Edward Tsai

Managing Partner at Alumni Ventures

Drew Wandzilak

Senior Associate

Sarah Worden

Venture Scout

Ray Wu

Managing Partner

Wesley Yiu

Principal

Henri Yuan

Investor / President

Past deals in Recycling

MOXY OID

Series A in 2024
Moxy specialises in the production of non-toxic and environmentally friendly building materials made from agricultural or forestry waste.

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.

Hyfé

Seed Round in 2023
Hyfé is a feedstock processing company that converts food waste and crop byproducts into feedstock for chemicals, materials, fuels, and foods using fungal fermentation. By upcycling waste generated in food manufacturing, Hyfé creates cost-competitive, sustainable alternative inputs that reduce reliance on petroleum and lower the carbon footprint across multiple industries.

Mycocycle

Seed Round in 2023
Mycocycle is an environmental remediation company that specializes in decarbonizing waste streams through the innovative use of fungi in a process known as mycoremediation. By employing engineered ecosystems, Mycocycle treats waste materials to produce a non-toxic biomass that can be repurposed for the manufacture of new products. The company's services are particularly beneficial to waste management companies, landfill operators, material recycling facilities, and manufacturers seeking to implement closed-loop processes. Mycocycle's technology diverts toxic materials from landfills and enables businesses to reuse feedstock in manufacturing or recycle it for various applications, thereby promoting sustainable waste management practices.

Ascend Elements

Series D in 2023
Ascend Elements specializes in manufacturing advanced battery materials using recycled lithium-ion batteries. It employs hydroprocess recycling and direct recycling methods to create new cathode materials from old ones, contributing to a more sustainable electric vehicle industry.

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.

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.

For Days

Series A in 2021
For Days is a sustainable apparel company focused on promoting a circular economy by manufacturing and recycling textiles. It offers tees and other clothing on subscription and membership models and operates a take-back program that allows customers to return worn items for recycling, supporting a closed-loop system to reduce textile waste. The company also runs the Trashie rewards platform, which provides incentives for customers to participate in clothing recycling at scale and offers a range of goods beyond apparel, including skincare, home essentials and accessories. Based in Brooklyn and established in 2016, the company aims to reduce environmental impact through comprehensive recycling and reuse of used textiles.

Ionobell

Seed Round in 2020
Ionobell is a battery technology developer specializing in improving battery longevity and performance using eco-friendly materials. They focus on utilizing biomaterials, plastic waste, and recycled materials to create safe, abundant, and cost-effective batteries for electric vehicles and unmanned aerial vehicles.

Arrive Recommerce

Seed Round in 2020
Arrive Recommerce is a technology and reverse logistics company that specializes in the resale market, providing a sustainable and scalable channel for brands and retailers. The company focuses on transforming returns and excess inventory into profitable resale opportunities, enabling brands to turn cost centers into profit centers. Arrive's suite of tools, including Recommerce Management Technology and Storefront Technology, facilitates increased revenue, customer engagement, and operational efficiency. By collaborating with companies in returns management, logistics, and e-commerce enablement, Arrive enhances value and margin for its partners. The company has been recognized for its innovation, ranking as the 4th Most Innovative Retail Company by Fast Company in 2022, and has established notable partnerships with brands like YETI and Burton Snowboards.

Trash Warrior

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Founded in 2019, Trash Warrior specializes in on-demand junk removal services, including cardboard recycling, weed removal, graffiti cleaning, exterior maintenance, gardening, and power washing. Based in San Francisco, the company combines independent contractors with tech-enabled solutions to provide reliable, convenient waste management.

Thousand Fell

Venture Round in 2019
Thousand Fell designs and manufactures sustainable sneakers for men and women. Their core product line consists of lace-up and slip-on sneakers crafted from twelve biodegradable or recyclable materials such as aloe vera, castor bean, coconut, sugar cane, palm leaf, and recycled water bottles. The company offers online sales and is headquartered in New York.

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.
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