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 Rental

Kyte

Series B in 2024
Founded in San Francisco in 2019 by Francesco Wiedemann, Ludwig Schoenack, and Nikolaus Volk, Kyte is a technology and operations company specializing in on-demand car rentals. Customers can access vehicles for durations ranging from days to months, with services including car cleaning and refueling.

Summer

Series A in 2023
Summer is a property management company that specializes in facilitating access to vacation homes through a unique rent-to-own program combined with short-term rentals. The company operates a homeownership platform designed to assist clients in purchasing second homes while also offering the opportunity to rent them out. By lowering entry and ongoing costs and minimizing the complexities associated with traditional real estate transactions, Summer enables users to easily find move-in-ready homes or select their ideal second home. Through its services, Summer aims to simplify the process of homeownership and enhance the vacation rental experience for clients.

Realm

Venture Round in 2023
Realm is a platform that offers data‑driven insights and advisory services for residential property owners. It provides current and potential home‑value analysis, personalized renovation planning, real‑time cost estimates, ROI calculations, contractor matching, and financing guidance, helping owners increase property value, reduce expenses, generate rental income, and enhance their living experience.

The Villa Life

Seed Round in 2023
The Villa Life is a luxury villa rental company and platform that offers curated vacation experiences through a portfolio of high-end properties. It provides bespoke stays with concierge services and personalized itineraries, enabling guests to tailor their accommodations to individual preferences while maintaining elevated standards of quality and safety.

Tellus

Venture Round in 2022
Tellus, Inc. is a financial technology company that offers an online real estate mobile platform designed to connect landlords, renters, property managers, realtors, and service providers for efficient property management. The platform features a property management application that assists users with renting and leasing properties, processing rent payments, handling reimbursement requests, managing work orders, and organizing essential documents related to properties and homes. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Newark, Delaware, Tellus aims to empower users to build wealth through its suite of high-yield cash accounts, which provide significantly higher interest rates compared to traditional savings accounts. The company prioritizes security, employing bank-level encryption to safeguard users' funds, and collaborates with reputable financial institutions to ensure insured banking services.

ZZ Driggs

Seed Round in 2022
ZZ Driggs is a furniture design and restoration company based in Brooklyn, New York, established in 2014. The company specializes in creating, crafting, and restoring a diverse range of contemporary and collectible furniture while addressing the need for change within the industry. ZZ Driggs combines the expertise of designers, fabricators, master woodworkers, and upholsterers to produce well-crafted, sustainable furniture using ethical and environmentally sound practices. The company offers a variety of living room, dining room, bedroom, and workspace furniture, as well as home decor, available for both purchase and rental. By leveraging skilled artisans and a commitment to quality, ZZ Driggs aims to provide innovative solutions for modern living spaces.

Doorvest

Series A in 2021
Doorvest Inc. is a real estate investing platform based in San Francisco, California, that was founded in 2019. The company focuses on assisting busy professionals in identifying, purchasing, and managing rental homes for passive income generation. Its end-to-end platform streamlines the investment process by providing comprehensive tools for users to acquire income-generating properties. Doorvest offers transparency through an investor dashboard that details monthly cash flow, property activities, and essential legal documents, allowing users to effectively track their investments. By facilitating the ownership of rental homes, Doorvest enables individuals to build equity and create a reliable source of income.

Obligo

Series B in 2021
Obligo, Inc. is a financial technology company based in New York, established in 2017, that offers innovative solutions to eliminate the traditional security deposit requirement for renters and landlords. Through its unique platform, Obligo allows tenants to provide landlords with a limited credit-backed billing authorization instead of cash deposits, significantly streamlining the move-in process. This model enables landlords to secure their interests while giving tenants the ability to hold onto their cash. In the event of property damage or claims at the end of a tenancy, Obligo facilitates immediate payments to landlords while permitting tenants to repay the claim in manageable installments. By leveraging Open Banking technology and AI-based underwriting, Obligo aims to enhance fairness, trust, and transparency in the tenant-landlord relationship.

Fernish

Series B in 2021
Fernish is a furniture rental startup based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2017 by Michael Barlow and Lucas Dickey. The company provides furniture and decor rental services through a subscription model, catering to consumers with a mobile lifestyle. Fernish aims to redefine the furniture rental market by positioning itself as a lifestyle brand. It offers a flexible marketplace where customers can rent entire rooms or individual pieces, with the option to swap items as desired. Additionally, Fernish features a rent-to-own program, allowing subscribers to apply their rental payments toward the purchase of furniture at the end of their subscription period. This approach enables customers to enjoy quality furnishings while adapting to their changing needs.

Wrench

Series D in 2021
Wrench, Inc. is a mobile auto repair service provider that specializes in offering car and truck repair services directly at customers' homes and offices. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, the company operates in multiple states, including Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, North Carolina, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington. Wrench offers a comprehensive range of services, including alternator and battery replacement, brake repair, oil and filter changes, diagnostic services, and more. Customers can conveniently book appointments online, making the process accessible and efficient.

Cabana

Series A in 2021
Cabana operates a fleet of upscale, custom-made mobile hotel rooms designed to provide travelers with flexibility and comfort. Utilizing 2019 Ford Transit vans, the company offers a unique lodging experience that combines luxury amenities with the freedom to travel anywhere. Each mobile hotel room is thoughtfully designed with high-quality features such as a comfortable bed, ample storage, and a bathroom, all tailored for an optimal stay in a compact space. Cabana enhances the travel experience through its technology-enabled app, which allows users to reserve, check in, and check out of their accommodations without the need for in-person interactions. This approach not only offers the convenience of traditional lodging but also embodies the essence of luxury van life, enabling travelers to enjoy a premium experience on the road.

Yuhu

Seed Round in 2021
Yuhu is a cloud-based software company based in Toronto, Canada, founded in 2016. It specializes in providing user-friendly, open cloud-based solutions for landlords and property managers. Yuhu's platform offers a range of features including maintenance reporting, digital inspections, applicant and tenant portals, online bookings management, financial reporting, universal communication, and online payments. The company aims to enhance the tenant experience in both residential and commercial buildings while helping owners achieve cost savings and operational efficiencies through technology.

United Dwelling

Convertible Note in 2021
United Dwelling, Inc. is a Los Angeles-based company founded in 2019 that focuses on addressing the affordable housing crisis in California. The company specializes in constructing additional dwelling units (ADUs) on underutilized land, such as vacant lots, garages, and backyards. By converting these spaces into affordable homes, United Dwelling helps property owners enhance the value of their real estate while providing housing solutions for low and middle-income residents, particularly in workforce housing. The firm manages the entire process, including design, permitting, construction, tenant placement, property management, and maintenance. Utilizing data-driven insights, United Dwelling identifies suitable properties for development, thereby offering homeowners the opportunity to generate rental income and significantly increase their property value.

Fetch

Convertible Note in 2021
Fetch is a self-service truck and van rental platform designed to simplify the rental process for users. It addresses common frustrations associated with traditional truck rental, such as long wait times, hidden fees, and complicated return procedures. Fetch offers a straightforward pricing model that includes all costs in a single hourly rate, eliminating surprise charges for mileage or insurance. Additionally, it enhances convenience by delivering rental vehicles directly to customers rather than requiring them to visit a rental location. The platform allows users to easily find and book trucks from local owners through an intuitive application, making it accessible for those in need of transportation. With a focus on modern, safe, and user-friendly vehicles, Fetch aims to provide an efficient solution for individuals and businesses looking to complete their transportation needs quickly and effectively.

The Villa Life

Seed Round in 2021
The Villa Life is a luxury villa rental company and platform that offers curated vacation experiences through a portfolio of high-end properties. It provides bespoke stays with concierge services and personalized itineraries, enabling guests to tailor their accommodations to individual preferences while maintaining elevated standards of quality and safety.

Parlor

Seed Round in 2020
Parlor is an online curatorial platform designed to assist collectors in discovering valuable artwork for investment purposes. The company offers an innovative subscription model that allows users to rent artworks from top galleries for a half-year or yearly period, making art ownership more accessible and affordable. By facilitating access to the ultra-contemporary art market, Parlor aims to share insights and knowledge, helping collectors navigate this rapidly evolving landscape. Through its services, Parlor seeks to bridge the gap between galleries and collectors, enabling a broader audience to engage with and appreciate fine art.

Deyor

Seed Round in 2020
Deyor is a travel and hospitality company based in Gurgaon, Haryana, founded in 2015 by Dheeraj Jain. The company operates a platform that aggregates a budget hotel chain, ensuring consistent customer satisfaction through reliable hotel experiences. Deyor also caters to adventure-driven travelers by providing boutique accommodations, including houseboats and traditional townhouses, while facilitating bookings for campgrounds. Additionally, it serves as a lifestyle community for Indian millennials, fostering engagement through unique online experiences and tailored trips. By addressing the specific needs of millennial travelers in a rapidly growing sector, Deyor has established itself as a market leader in the Indian travel industry.

Zeus Living

Series B in 2019
Zeus Living, Inc. is a property management company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015. It specializes in renting furnished housing to startups, students, and businesses across several key markets, including the Bay Area, Seattle, Los Angeles, and the District of Columbia. Zeus Living partners with homeowners to furnish and manage their properties, thereby providing attractive rental options for corporate clients and facilitating a higher rental income for property owners. Additionally, the company offers a web-based application that delivers property information, enhancing the user experience for both tenants and homeowners.

Wrench

Series C in 2019
Wrench, Inc. is a mobile auto repair service provider that specializes in offering car and truck repair services directly at customers' homes and offices. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, the company operates in multiple states, including Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, North Carolina, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington. Wrench offers a comprehensive range of services, including alternator and battery replacement, brake repair, oil and filter changes, diagnostic services, and more. Customers can conveniently book appointments online, making the process accessible and efficient.

Alpaca

Venture Round in 2018
Alpaca is a tech start-up that helps both renters and landlords throughout the tedious journey of renting apartments. Its team has helped over 4 million roommates, renters, and landlords through the process of finding a home. Alpaca’s AI manages the largest network of housing Facebook groups in the world, active in over 200 cities. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.

Wrench

Series B in 2018
Wrench, Inc. is a mobile auto repair service provider that specializes in offering car and truck repair services directly at customers' homes and offices. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, the company operates in multiple states, including Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, North Carolina, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington. Wrench offers a comprehensive range of services, including alternator and battery replacement, brake repair, oil and filter changes, diagnostic services, and more. Customers can conveniently book appointments online, making the process accessible and efficient.

Getaway

Series A in 2018
Getaway is a wellness hospitality company specializing in cabin rentals nestled in serene natural landscapes. Its primary focus is promoting disconnection from technology to encourage genuine conversation and appreciation of nature. Getaway provides lockboxes for guests' phones, aiming to create an immersive experience that helps individuals reconnect with themselves and nature. Strategically located near major cities like New York, Boston, and Washington D.C., its outposts offer convenient escapes for city-dwellers.

Skedaddle

Venture Round in 2018
Skedaddle, Inc. is a transportation company based in Boston, Massachusetts, that specializes in crowdsourced transportation services across the United States. Founded in 2013, Skedaddle offers a range of buses accommodating 12 to 55 passengers, catering to both organizations and individuals. The company aims to enhance mobility by providing a flexible mass transportation network that enables affordable and direct travel beyond urban limits. By leveraging crowdsourced demand for routes, Skedaddle simplifies the process of organizing and paying for bus trips, ensuring a comfortable and efficient travel experience for its users.

Zeus Living

Series A in 2018
Zeus Living, Inc. is a property management company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015. It specializes in renting furnished housing to startups, students, and businesses across several key markets, including the Bay Area, Seattle, Los Angeles, and the District of Columbia. Zeus Living partners with homeowners to furnish and manage their properties, thereby providing attractive rental options for corporate clients and facilitating a higher rental income for property owners. Additionally, the company offers a web-based application that delivers property information, enhancing the user experience for both tenants and homeowners.

Jump Bikes

Series A in 2018
JUMP is a provider of a dockless bike-sharing network focused on enhancing personal mobility through innovative transportation solutions. Established in 2010, the company has pioneered the integration of hardware and software in their bikes, making rides more enjoyable and efficient. JUMP bikes are designed in New York City and feature pedal-assist technology and e-bike options, allowing users to travel farther and faster. The company's network enables users to locate and unlock bikes via a mobile app, facilitating seamless access to transportation. Since its inception, JUMP has deployed 15,000 bikes across 40 markets and has facilitated over 5 million rides, contributing significantly to the evolution of bike-sharing systems and promoting sustainable urban mobility.

Kapow

Venture Round in 2017
Kapow is an online marketplace that connects companies with unique venues for booking client events in real-time. By offering a curated selection of venues, Kapow provides an efficient platform for companies to plan, manage, and execute events aimed at acquiring, engaging, and retaining clients. The service covers all aspects of event management at no additional cost, allowing companies to concentrate on building client relationships and measuring the success of their events. Concurrently, venues benefit by filling their spaces during non-peak hours and attracting corporate business. This dual approach enhances the event planning experience for both companies and venues.

Rinse

Series B in 2017
Rinse is a national brand specializing in clothing care services. It offers dry cleaning, laundry, repair, and donation collection through a smart scheduling platform, ensuring convenient pickups, deliveries, and high-quality results.

Getaway

Funding Round in 2017
Getaway is a wellness hospitality company specializing in cabin rentals nestled in serene natural landscapes. Its primary focus is promoting disconnection from technology to encourage genuine conversation and appreciation of nature. Getaway provides lockboxes for guests' phones, aiming to create an immersive experience that helps individuals reconnect with themselves and nature. Strategically located near major cities like New York, Boston, and Washington D.C., its outposts offer convenient escapes for city-dwellers.

Zagster

Series B in 2017
Zagster Inc. is a provider of bike-sharing programs, specializing in the design, construction, and operation of both private and public-private bike-sharing systems in North America. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company partners with property managers, universities, corporate campuses, hotels, and small cities to offer bike-sharing solutions tailored to the needs of tenants, employees, guests, and residents. Zagster's comprehensive offerings include a mobile application that facilitates the unlocking, riding, and returning of bikes, as well as a micro-mobility operations platform for e-mobility providers. Additionally, the company provides maintenance and rider support services, ensuring a seamless experience for users.

Rinse

Series A in 2016
Rinse is a national brand specializing in clothing care services. It offers dry cleaning, laundry, repair, and donation collection through a smart scheduling platform, ensuring convenient pickups, deliveries, and high-quality results.

Zagster

Seed Round in 2014
Zagster Inc. is a provider of bike-sharing programs, specializing in the design, construction, and operation of both private and public-private bike-sharing systems in North America. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company partners with property managers, universities, corporate campuses, hotels, and small cities to offer bike-sharing solutions tailored to the needs of tenants, employees, guests, and residents. Zagster's comprehensive offerings include a mobile application that facilitates the unlocking, riding, and returning of bikes, as well as a micro-mobility operations platform for e-mobility providers. Additionally, the company provides maintenance and rider support services, ensuring a seamless experience for users.
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