Alumni Ventures

Alumni Ventures Group, LLC is a venture capital firm founded in 2013 and based in Manchester, New Hampshire, with additional offices in major cities across North America. The firm specializes in seed, early-stage, and late-stage pre-IPO investments, focusing on companies with an alumni connection and supported by established institutional lead investors. Alumni Ventures aims to provide accredited investors, particularly alumni from top entrepreneurial schools, with access to diversified venture portfolios that span various sectors and geographic regions. The firm typically invests between $0.01 million and $3 million and does not require board or observer seats in its portfolio companies. Through its managed fund families, Alumni Ventures enables investors to participate in a collaborative investment approach, fostering connections among alumni while facilitating investment opportunities in innovative ventures.

Rob Adams

Managing Partner

Gail Ball

Venture Scout

Andrew Baum

Vice President, Treasury and Capital Management

David Beazley

Executive Partner

Ali Byrd

Investor Advisory Council Member

Matt Caspari

Managing Partner, Strawberry Creek and amp; Deep Tech

Matt Castellini

Senior Associate

Helen Chen

CEO Services Analyst

Cainon Coates

Managing Partner

Michael Collins

CEO

Thomas Edwards

Associate

Yev Gelfand

Investor

Mason Hale

Senior Associate, Chestnut Street and Triphammer Ven

Jin Kim

Senior Vice President, Office of Investments

Lucas Kirshenbaum

VC Investor

Ron Levin

Managing Partner, AV Seed Fund and Doctors Innovate Fund

Jess Liu-Brown

Principal

Michael Madden

Co-Founder and Investment Professionals

Jonathan Meltzer

Managing Partner

Tom Meyer

Managing Partner, Nassau Street

Keith Murphy

Director, Video Programs

David Muson

CFO

Aisha Robinson

Comms Team VP of Strategic Communications

Saad Shaheen

Investor Operations Manager

Stephen Stolzenberg

Senior Associate

Justin Strausbaugh

Managing Partner, Lakeshore

Brittney Wade

Senior Associate, Seed Fund

Sarah Worden

Venture Scout

Wesley Yiu

Partner

Henri Yuan

Investor

Michael Yuann

Director of Investment Operations

Past deals in Smart Home

Humming Homes

Seed Round in 2023
Developer of property management platform designed for the modern homeowner. The company's platform provides end-to-end home management services with a digital-first experience, offering a dedicated in-person home management team with a single point of contact, and everyday support as well as employment data and insights, enabling single-family homeowners to avoid reactive and expensive home maintenance issues.

Skyline Robotics

Seed Round in 2022
Skyline Robotics specializes in automating all real estate maintenance work at heights. The company believes that humans are more than robots which is why they aim to automate all tasks that are dangerous, dirty, and dull. By providing industrial robots senses like sight, hearing, touch, and a brain, Skyline Robotics enables the automation of multiple service sectors. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in New York.

Basil Systems

Seed Round in 2021
Basil Systems is an Internet of Things (IoT) company specializing in smart switches that enhance user convenience, energy efficiency, and security. The company aims to make automation accessible and affordable for a wide audience, facilitating an easy transition from traditional switches to smart alternatives. Users can control their appliances remotely via a dedicated application or locally through touch buttons on the switch panel. Additionally, Basil Systems offers a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that utilizes machine learning to deliver analytics and insights tailored for medical device and pharmaceutical companies, leveraging insights from product, market, and regulatory data.

Humming Homes

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of property management platform designed for the modern homeowner. The company's platform provides end-to-end home management services with a digital-first experience, offering a dedicated in-person home management team with a single point of contact, and everyday support as well as employment data and insights, enabling single-family homeowners to avoid reactive and expensive home maintenance issues.

EasyKnock

Series B in 2021
EasyKnock, Inc. is a real estate technology company founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, with an additional office in Charlotte, North Carolina. The company specializes in sale-leaseback programs, allowing homeowners in the United States to access their home equity without needing to move. Its primary offerings include the Sell and Stay program, which enables homeowners to receive cash for the value of their home while retaining the option to buy it back or move at their convenience, and MoveAbility, designed for those planning a near-term relocation. Through these programs, EasyKnock aims to provide homeowners with financial flexibility and support in managing their housing needs.

block a

Seed Round in 2021
Knock, a proptech company, is changing the way people search for rental apartments by integrating with smart-locks. Renters tour apartments by themselves, whenever they want without scheduling and without an agent on-site. Landlords and agents gain full visibility of visit data, statistics and user feedback to improve their leasing process.

Almanac Labs

Venture Round in 2021
The ALMANAC Lab is a full deployment of the ALMANAC Smart City Enablers which can be used to experiment with IoT in a Smart City context. Use their components when building YOUR IoT solution, here at the ALMANAC-Lab. You can experiment with the OPEN data they are publishing, or add your own. If you prefer, download their platform, and get started with things like storage, messaging, security in just a few seconds. Their components can be used individually, or together as a comprehensive Reliable Smart Secure Internet of Things for Smart Cities platform.

Basil Systems

Seed Round in 2021
Basil Systems is an Internet of Things (IoT) company specializing in smart switches that enhance user convenience, energy efficiency, and security. The company aims to make automation accessible and affordable for a wide audience, facilitating an easy transition from traditional switches to smart alternatives. Users can control their appliances remotely via a dedicated application or locally through touch buttons on the switch panel. Additionally, Basil Systems offers a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that utilizes machine learning to deliver analytics and insights tailored for medical device and pharmaceutical companies, leveraging insights from product, market, and regulatory data.

Rise Gardens

Seed Round in 2020
Rise Gardens LLC is a company that specializes in indoor hydroponic gardening systems, allowing individuals to grow their own food year-round. The company offers a modular gardening system that accommodates a variety of plants, including herbs, greens, tomatoes, and microgreens. Alongside the physical gardening system, Rise Gardens provides an application that tracks the growth of plants and offers guidance on fertilization and care, enhancing the user experience. Founded in 2017 and based in Skokie, Illinois, Rise Gardens sells its products primarily through online channels, making home gardening accessible to a wider audience. Formerly known as Harvest2O, LLC, the company aims to simplify the gardening process and promote sustainable food production at home.

Rise Gardens

Seed Round in 2020
Rise Gardens LLC is a company that specializes in indoor hydroponic gardening systems, allowing individuals to grow their own food year-round. The company offers a modular gardening system that accommodates a variety of plants, including herbs, greens, tomatoes, and microgreens. Alongside the physical gardening system, Rise Gardens provides an application that tracks the growth of plants and offers guidance on fertilization and care, enhancing the user experience. Founded in 2017 and based in Skokie, Illinois, Rise Gardens sells its products primarily through online channels, making home gardening accessible to a wider audience. Formerly known as Harvest2O, LLC, the company aims to simplify the gardening process and promote sustainable food production at home.

Alfred

Venture Round in 2020
Alfred is an end-to-end resident experience and building management platform that is changing the way people live and transforming the real estate industry. Operating at the intersection of real estate and technology, Alfred builds intuitive, personal support into one of the most important spaces of our lives: our homes. Named one of the Top 50 Most Innovative Companies in the World by Fast Company in the urban development space, Alfred has been recognized in The New York Times, The Financial Times, and Wall Street Journal, as a pioneer in the on-demand economy, following their decision to hire Alfred Home Managers as W-2 employees (complete with benefits, training, and the ability to move up in the organization) and its support of local ecosystems and neighborhood businesses. Hello Alfred was founded in 2014 by Marcela Sapone and Jessica Beck, and is headquartered in New York, New York, United States.

Kangaroo

Venture Round in 2020
Kangaroo is an electronics company specializing in home security systems that are designed to be simple, affordable, and app-enabled. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in New York, the company aims to enhance safety by providing flexible security solutions that alert users to potential theft or external intrusions. Their self-contained alarm devices notify homeowners instantly of unwanted intrusions, ensuring that proper authorities can be informed if necessary. Additionally, Kangaroo prioritizes data security and privacy, taking extra measures to protect user information while striving to create a safer living environment.

Zeus Living

Series B in 2019
Zeus Living, Inc. is a property management company that specializes in renting furnished housing to startups, students, and companies in various locations, including the Bay Area, Seattle, Los Angeles, and the District of Columbia. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California, the company partners with homeowners to manage and furnish their properties, allowing owners to maximize their rental income while providing clients with access to comfortable and ready-to-live-in homes for both business and personal travel. Zeus Living also offers a web-based application that provides detailed property information to enhance the user experience for both property owners and tenants.

Spruce Up

Seed Round in 2019
Spruce Up, Inc. is a home furniture and décor retailer based in Seattle, Washington, established in 2017. The company provides a personalized shopping service that combines artificial intelligence and design expertise to create tailored home and design solutions. By leveraging data science alongside a personal stylist, Spruce Up curates professionally designed looks featuring hand-picked items that align with individual customers' homes, budgets, and lifestyles.

Almanac Labs

Venture Round in 2019
The ALMANAC Lab is a full deployment of the ALMANAC Smart City Enablers which can be used to experiment with IoT in a Smart City context. Use their components when building YOUR IoT solution, here at the ALMANAC-Lab. You can experiment with the OPEN data they are publishing, or add your own. If you prefer, download their platform, and get started with things like storage, messaging, security in just a few seconds. Their components can be used individually, or together as a comprehensive Reliable Smart Secure Internet of Things for Smart Cities platform.

Style Genome

Seed Round in 2019
Style Genome is an AI-driven online marketplace focused on personalized homeware shopping. Based in Seattle and developed by Spruce Up Inc., it creates a tailored shopping experience that helps customers discover and select quality items for their homes. The platform enables users to design their living spaces according to their preferences by providing a curated selection of everyday home decor products in real-time. This unique approach aims to simplify the process of home design and enhance customer satisfaction through personalization.

Honor

Series C in 2018
Honor Technology, Inc. operates an online platform that connects in-home caregivers with seniors and their families across several states, including California, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Ohio, and Michigan. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, the company provides non-medical home care services aimed at helping older adults live safely and comfortably in their own homes. Honor leverages proprietary technology to screen and match caregivers with seniors based on their specific needs. The platform offers features such as the Honor Frame, which informs seniors about their caregivers and arrival times. Additionally, families can monitor caregiver activities and visit durations. By partnering with local agencies through the Honor Care Network, the company enhances caregiver recruiting, training, and scheduling, supporting a reliable and transparent care experience for older adults.

Mighty Buildings

Venture Round in 2018
Mighty Buildings, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in the manufacture of custom houses using 3D printing technology. The company aims to disrupt the residential housing market by leveraging advanced automation, robotics, and composite materials to make housing more affordable. By focusing on modular construction, Mighty Buildings seeks to innovate the way homes are built, addressing challenges in the traditional construction industry. The company has garnered support from notable venture capital firms, reflecting its potential to transform the housing landscape.

Zeus Living

Series A in 2018
Zeus Living, Inc. is a property management company that specializes in renting furnished housing to startups, students, and companies in various locations, including the Bay Area, Seattle, Los Angeles, and the District of Columbia. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California, the company partners with homeowners to manage and furnish their properties, allowing owners to maximize their rental income while providing clients with access to comfortable and ready-to-live-in homes for both business and personal travel. Zeus Living also offers a web-based application that provides detailed property information to enhance the user experience for both property owners and tenants.

Deako

Convertible Note in 2017
Deako, Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in manufacturing electrical switches, including modular light, dimmer, rocker, scene controller, and motion sensor switches. Founded in 2015, Deako has developed an innovative lighting system that enhances convenience for homeowners by enabling control of lights through a smartphone application or smart speakers. Their products are designed to automatically illuminate spaces, eliminating the need for users to manually operate switches or rely on remote controls. By offering customizable designs that fit seamlessly into homes, Deako aims to make lighting personalization more accessible and user-friendly. The company's products are available for purchase online, catering to the growing demand for smart home technology.

SimpliSafe

Secondary Market in 2017
SimpliSafe, Inc. is a manufacturer of home protection products based in Boston, Massachusetts. Founded in 2006, the company specializes in designing and selling wireless security systems, which include sensors, cameras, and monitoring services for residential and commercial properties. SimpliSafe’s security solutions provide an affordable and easy-to-install alternative to traditional options, featuring 24/7 professional monitoring without long-term contracts. The systems offer various protective features such as cellular connections, SMS alerts, and smoke and fire detection. In 2018, SimpliSafe redesigned its security system to enhance performance, making it more compact and efficient. The product lineup includes entry sensors, motion detectors, glassbreak sensors, and smoke detectors, with plans to introduce additional features like a video doorbell and smart locks. SimpliSafe has received recognition for its innovation and service quality, including awards and high ratings from consumer advocacy organizations.

Homepolish

Venture Round in 2016
Homepolish, Inc. is a provider of interior design services based in New York, offering a range of solutions for both residential and commercial spaces across the United States. Established in 2012, the company specializes in designing various environments, including offices, apartments, and retail spaces, while providing expert guidance on aspects such as lighting, furnishings, and decor. Homepolish differentiates itself by utilizing a unique model that does not involve product markups, allowing designers to work collaboratively with clients as true partners in the design process. The firm aims to reflect the individuality of its clients in each project, ensuring that spaces are not only aesthetically pleasing but also tailored to personal tastes. Additionally, Homepolish connects customers with its network of skilled interior designers, enhancing accessibility to professional design services.

ecoVent

Seed Round in 2014
ecoVent Corp. develops and distributes a wireless system designed for room climate control, enabling users to adjust temperatures and manage airflow in their homes efficiently. Founded in 2012 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, ecoVent addresses the common issue of uneven heating and cooling in residences, particularly those with forced-air systems. The company's innovative solution includes self-configuring sensors and vents that allow homeowners to control room temperatures remotely through a mobile app, tablet, or web interface. This system not only provides room-by-room temperature control but also helps conserve energy by directing airflow to areas that require heating or cooling, thus enhancing overall comfort and efficiency. In addition to its core products, ecoVent offers installation and technical support, ensuring a seamless experience for its users. The company operates as a subsidiary of Emerson Ventures, Inc.

SimpliSafe

Venture Round in 2014
SimpliSafe, Inc. is a manufacturer of home protection products based in Boston, Massachusetts. Founded in 2006, the company specializes in designing and selling wireless security systems, which include sensors, cameras, and monitoring services for residential and commercial properties. SimpliSafe’s security solutions provide an affordable and easy-to-install alternative to traditional options, featuring 24/7 professional monitoring without long-term contracts. The systems offer various protective features such as cellular connections, SMS alerts, and smoke and fire detection. In 2018, SimpliSafe redesigned its security system to enhance performance, making it more compact and efficient. The product lineup includes entry sensors, motion detectors, glassbreak sensors, and smoke detectors, with plans to introduce additional features like a video doorbell and smart locks. SimpliSafe has received recognition for its innovation and service quality, including awards and high ratings from consumer advocacy organizations.
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