Alumni Ventures

Alumni Ventures Group, LLC is a venture capital firm based in Manchester, New Hampshire, founded in 2013. The firm specializes in seed and early-stage investments, as well as late-stage pre-IPO opportunities, with a flexible approach that is sector and geographic agnostic. Alumni Ventures aims to provide high-quality, diversified venture portfolios to individual investors, particularly accredited alumni from top entrepreneurial schools, who may not have had access to venture capital previously. The firm focuses on backing companies that have an alumni connection and are led by established institutional investors with expertise in their respective fields. Additionally, Alumni Ventures offers focused funds that enable accredited investors to access a diverse portfolio of investments across various types, sectors, stages, and geographies.

Rob Adams

Executive Partner

Gail Ball

Venture Scout

Andrew Baum

Vice President, Treasury and Capital Management

Helen Chen

CEO Services Analyst

Michael Collins

CEO

Michael Egziabher

Principal, Basecamp

Mason Hale

Senior Associate, Chestnut Street and Triphammer

Jin Kim

Emmet Street Ventures - Founding Council Chair

Madden, Michael J.

Managing Partner and Co-Founder

Jonathan Meltzer

Managing Partner

David Muson

CFO

Michael Peri

Partner

Aisha Robinson

Vice President of Performance Marketing

Saad Shaheen

Director

David Shapiro

Managing Partner, Blue Ivy

Brittney Wade

Senior Associate, Seed Fund and Doctors Innovate Fund

Sarah Worden

Venture Scout

Michael Yuann

Director of Investment Operations

Past deals in Transport and logistics

BlueX Trade

Venture Round in 2023
BlueX is a trade finance platform that amplifies cash flows for SME buyers and seller in the global supply chain. As a AI-powered tech platform, BlueX automates the entire trade finance process to deliver stream-lined access to capital.

BeyondTrucks

Seed Round in 2022
BeyondTrucks is a technology company focused on enhancing the operations of large private and specialty fleets through its innovative freight service platform. The platform facilitates process automation and optimization by integrating smart data, machine learning, and financial services, allowing businesses to replace outdated software and manual methods. This transition enables fleets to operate more efficiently and make informed decisions. BeyondTrucks aims to transform the logistics industry, which has been slow to adopt new technologies, by providing a comprehensive solution that connects various operational elements, thereby making transportation more driver-centric and manageable.

GridMatrix

Seed Round in 2022
GridMatrix develops software aimed at alleviating traffic congestion, reducing emissions, and enhancing safety in urban environments. By leveraging existing infrastructure, such as intersection cameras and other sensors, GridMatrix provides real-time insights and analytics that optimize intersection efficiency. The software processes data from these sources in conjunction with cloud-based mobility information, allowing cities to autonomously manage traffic flow, adaptively time traffic signals, and anticipate potential congestion and accidents. This innovative approach enables urban areas to improve overall traffic management and safety while minimizing environmental impact.

Beam

Series B in 2022
Beam is a micro-mobility startup that encourages users to park their e-scooters in pre-determined parking spots via its app by offering incentives, instead of parking it anywhere randomly on the street.

Velostics

Seed Round in 2021
Velostics is a logistics Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company specializing in automating manual and paper-based truck scheduling, check-in and order entry processes for terminals, warehouses and plants. The Velostics® AI platform automates communication between carriers and facilities systems and logistics teams to schedule, check-in, and load vehicles faster and error-free. The location-specific Velostics Pass™ technology and QR code enables required shipment data to be exchanged contactlessly and eliminates delays and paperwork from check-in, shipping and receiving process. Velostics solutions have a proven track record of minimizing delays and demurrage, reducing errors, and increasing operational efficiency and throughput so that companies may achieve strong ROI in just a few months. To learn more, please visit www.velostics.com.

Deliverr

Series E in 2021
Deliverr is a startup company that provides shipping services for e-commerce businesses. It helps the online marketplace to meet shipping standards, avoiding late shipment penalties for orders. The company is driven by a mission to enable any seller, regardless of size, to delight its customers with fast and cost-effective fulfillment. It was founded in 2017 by Michael Krakaris and Harish Abbott and is based in San Francisco, California.

Fleet Space Technologies

Series B in 2021
Fleet Space Technologies is an Australian space tech company operating a fleet of commercial micro-satellites. They have produced the world’s first 3D printed all-metal patch antenna for space, gaining 10X more throughput per kilo of spacecraft. Fleet uses its commercial satellite constellation to explore for critical minerals around the world.

Lightship

Seed Round in 2021
Lightship is an all-electric RV manufacturer, designer, and producer of an aerodynamic, battery-powered trailer for the electric age. Lightship is an early-stage hardware startup launched in 2020 by Tesla alumni that is bringing the $26B RV industry into the electric age. Based in San Francisco and Broomfield, Colorado, Lightship is designing and producing an aerodynamic, battery-powered trailer that liberates travelers from the noise, emissions, and range anxiety of gas RVing.

CompScience

Seed Round in 2021
CompScience is a platform that offers AI-driven solutions for workers' compensation insurance, focusing on workplace safety through data analysis and risk identification. The company provides tools that help organizations assess their safety protocols, identify potential hazards, and implement effective risk management strategies. By leveraging machine learning algorithms, CompScience analyzes historical data to predict future incidents and recommend preventive measures. This enables businesses to reduce claims costs and enhance employee safety. Additionally, CompScience facilitates communication between safety teams and management, ensuring that safety initiatives are aligned with organizational goals.

Hitch

Seed Round in 2021
Hitch is solving intercity transportation by offering an affordable, personal, and safe ride-sharing service to consumers.

Tundra

Series B in 2021
Tundra Inc. operates an online marketplace that connects businesses by allowing them to buy and sell wholesale products with freight included. Established in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, Tundra offers the largest selection of wholesale products in the United States, featuring over two million ready-to-ship items from both established and emerging brands. The company's zero-commission model enables retailers to access full product catalogs at wholesale prices and low minimums. Tundra's proprietary technology streamlines wholesale processes, reducing time and costs for both buyers and suppliers. With a community of over 30,000 independent retailers, Tundra provides a diverse range of products across popular categories such as kids, home, food, beauty, apparel, and general merchandise. The company also has additional offices in Boston and Zurich.

Fetch

Convertible Note in 2021
Fetch was born out of the frustration of trying to rent other trucks. They hated the long lines, hidden charges for mileage and insurance, and anxiety in remembering to refill the gas tank. They just wanted to get their job done as quickly as possible. They're changing the model. Instead of quoting one price, but charging for every small add-on, they provide everything in one simple hourly price. Instead of having to travel to a rental center, they'll deliver your Fetch rental to you. Instead of outdated, hard-to-drive trucks, their vans are modern, safe, and easy to drive. You're their partner; not just a customer. Transportation should be convenient and fast. You have a job to do, and Fetch helps you get it done.

Flexe

Series C in 2021
Flexe, Inc. operates a cloud-based marketplace that connects organizations seeking additional warehousing and fulfillment services with those that have surplus capacity. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Seattle, the company specializes in omnichannel logistics solutions, including eCommerce fulfillment, retail distribution, and same-day delivery. Flexe's platform addresses the challenges of inventory overflow and fulfillment needs by creating an open logistics network, allowing clients such as retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers, and logistics companies to optimize their distribution capabilities. By integrating technology and flexible economic models, Flexe enables its customers to enhance their operational efficiency and respond swiftly to market demands.

The Routing Company

Seed Round in 2020
Founded by MIT researchers and rideshare industry veterans, TRC is a global on-demand vehicle routing and management platform that partners with cities to power the future of public transit. Leveraging proprietary and unrivaled artificial intelligence, TRC delivers routing from multiple points of demand to one vehicle while enabling greater transport equity, accessibility, cost efficiency, and sustainability. Its leading product, the Pingo™ app, offers on-demand or advance trip requests and can operate in on-demand, flex, fixed, or paratransit mode.

NavTrac

Seed Round in 2020
Next Gen Yard Management System (YMS) NavTrac leverages Computer Vision to reimagine yard operations through automation and proactive optimization. The platform features an Automated Gate System (AGS) to increase data quality, detect damage, improve inventory management and eliminate guard costs. NavTrac's mission is to make yard operations safer, greener and vastly more productive. NavTrac users include Fortune 500s and the company is funded by TenOneTen, Blumberg Captial, Silicon Valley Data Capital, Y Combinator and others.

Gatik

Series A in 2020
Gatik is a startup developing technology for autonomous light & medium duty trucks for B2B short-haul logistics. It specializes in the fields of artificial intelligence, automotive, and logistics. It was founded in 2017 and headquartered in Mountain View, California.

Loadsmart

Series C in 2020
Loadsmart, Inc. operates an online platform that facilitates the booking of trucks for freight transportation. Founded in 2014 by Felipe Capella and Ricardo Salgado, the company provides shippers with instant access to real-time bookable rates, enabling them to obtain quotes, book trucks, and track their shipments from pickup to delivery. Loadsmart's platform streamlines interactions between shippers and carriers, helping shippers move their freight efficiently while ensuring carriers keep their trucks full. The company is headquartered in New York, New York, with an additional office in Chicago, Illinois.

FreightFlows

Venture Round in 2020
FreightFlows is a maritime company that offers predictive analytics for global trade. It specializes in the fields of analytics, big data, data science, and machine learning. It was founded in 2018 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Picnic

Venture Round in 2020
Picnic is an innovative online supermarket that focuses on delivering groceries directly to consumers' homes at competitive prices without any delivery fees. The company's platform enables users to conveniently place orders for fast-moving consumer goods, sourcing products from local suppliers such as bakers and greengrocers. Picnic utilizes electric vehicles for its delivery operations, ensuring an environmentally friendly approach to grocery shopping. By combining technology with a modern take on traditional home delivery services, Picnic aims to provide a seamless and cost-effective shopping experience for its customers.

FleetOps

Seed Round in 2020
FleetOps is a freight marketplace.It works by automating the allocation of loads to truck drivers that can deliver them. It does this by leveraging the data of telematics providers (ex. BigRoad.com) which provide thousands of data-points on vehicles, and by interacting with drivers through a mobile application which truck drivers are required to use called an ELD (read more here: http://bit.ly/2vqq4w7). This telematics data gives us information on: • Where trucks are • Where trucks are headed • What routes trucks typically use • When they’re handling a back-haul (return journey) • When trucks are idle, etc. • Driver behaviour • Available driving hours We run AI/ML algorithms against this and computationally determine which loads are most-appropriate for which drivers. When we make these determinations, we send drivers shipment opportunities

Isometric Technologies

Seed Round in 2020
Isometric Technologies is a performance management solution for the supply chain industry.

BlueX Trade

Venture Round in 2020
BlueX is a trade finance platform that amplifies cash flows for SME buyers and seller in the global supply chain. As a AI-powered tech platform, BlueX automates the entire trade finance process to deliver stream-lined access to capital.

Wheels

Series A in 2020
Wheels operates a shared electric mobility platform aimed at transforming dockless transportation. The company provides hybrid electric vehicles that feature a sleek design and include swappable parts and batteries, ensuring efficient maintenance. Each vehicle is equipped with built-in Bluetooth speakers and a charging point for smartphones, enhancing the user experience. This platform allows users to access low-cost, enjoyable, and comfortable e-bikes, facilitating convenient urban travel through a smartphone connection.

Forager

Series A in 2020
Forager Group, Inc., based in Chicago, Illinois, specializes in cross-border freight brokerage and logistics services primarily for the automotive and aerospace industries. Founded in 2018, the company offers a range of truckload services, including standard, expedited, and cross-border options. Forager leverages advanced technology and extensive industry experience to address the challenges faced by cross-border shippers, providing modern transportation solutions that enhance service quality. Additionally, the company features a user-friendly web-based transportation management platform designed to streamline operations and facilitate the shipping process between the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

Beam

Venture Round in 2020
Beam is a micro-mobility startup that encourages users to park their e-scooters in pre-determined parking spots via its app by offering incentives, instead of parking it anywhere randomly on the street.

Deliverr

Venture Round in 2019
Deliverr is a startup company that provides shipping services for e-commerce businesses. It helps the online marketplace to meet shipping standards, avoiding late shipment penalties for orders. The company is driven by a mission to enable any seller, regardless of size, to delight its customers with fast and cost-effective fulfillment. It was founded in 2017 by Michael Krakaris and Harish Abbott and is based in San Francisco, California.

FleetPanda

Venture Round in 2019
FleetPanda provides a logistics platform that helps manage fleet operations. FleetPanda's services include refueling, maintaining, and washing various kinds of the fleet which are used for construction, delivery, landscaping, tour, and other purposes, allowing clients to save on extra costs and carry out their operations in a simpler manner.

Wheels

Venture Round in 2019
Wheels operates a shared electric mobility platform aimed at transforming dockless transportation. The company provides hybrid electric vehicles that feature a sleek design and include swappable parts and batteries, ensuring efficient maintenance. Each vehicle is equipped with built-in Bluetooth speakers and a charging point for smartphones, enhancing the user experience. This platform allows users to access low-cost, enjoyable, and comfortable e-bikes, facilitating convenient urban travel through a smartphone connection.

HopSkipDrive

Venture Round in 2019
HopSkiDrive is an information technology company that offers safe and dependable transportation solutions for schools and families. The company specializes in the fields of ridesharing for kids, kid transportation, school transportation, and student transportation. HopSkipDrive presently has contracts with more than 400 school districts and operates in 21 significant markets across 12 states. HopSkipDrive CareDrivers have securely transported 2 million riders to more than 16,000 schools while driving more than 20 million miles. It was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Tundra

Series A in 2019
Tundra Inc. operates an online marketplace that connects businesses by allowing them to buy and sell wholesale products with freight included. Established in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, Tundra offers the largest selection of wholesale products in the United States, featuring over two million ready-to-ship items from both established and emerging brands. The company's zero-commission model enables retailers to access full product catalogs at wholesale prices and low minimums. Tundra's proprietary technology streamlines wholesale processes, reducing time and costs for both buyers and suppliers. With a community of over 30,000 independent retailers, Tundra provides a diverse range of products across popular categories such as kids, home, food, beauty, apparel, and general merchandise. The company also has additional offices in Boston and Zurich.

Wheels

Series A in 2019
Wheels operates a shared electric mobility platform aimed at transforming dockless transportation. The company provides hybrid electric vehicles that feature a sleek design and include swappable parts and batteries, ensuring efficient maintenance. Each vehicle is equipped with built-in Bluetooth speakers and a charging point for smartphones, enhancing the user experience. This platform allows users to access low-cost, enjoyable, and comfortable e-bikes, facilitating convenient urban travel through a smartphone connection.

Logistyx Technologies

Venture Round in 2017
Logistyx Technologies helps businesses reduce shipping costs by 40 percent by getting smarter about what label goes on each parcel. Its edge computing model combines the power and collaboration capabilities of the cloud with the speed and agility of onsite tools and technology to ensure seamless support of the world’s largest and most sophisticated warehouse operations, as well as small businesses relying on manual fulfillment processes.

Zagster

Series B in 2017
Zagster Inc. specializes in designing, building, and operating bike-sharing programs for various entities, including universities, corporate campuses, hotels, and residential communities across North America. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company provides a comprehensive bike-sharing solution that encompasses system design, installation, sharing technology, maintenance, and rider support services. Zagster's mobile application allows users to unlock, ride, and return bikes conveniently, enhancing accessibility to biking as a form of transportation. The company also offers services for shared scooters and electric bikes, catering to communities of all sizes and aiming to promote biking as a preferred mode of transport.

Zagster

Seed Round in 2014
Zagster Inc. specializes in designing, building, and operating bike-sharing programs for various entities, including universities, corporate campuses, hotels, and residential communities across North America. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company provides a comprehensive bike-sharing solution that encompasses system design, installation, sharing technology, maintenance, and rider support services. Zagster's mobile application allows users to unlock, ride, and return bikes conveniently, enhancing accessibility to biking as a form of transportation. The company also offers services for shared scooters and electric bikes, catering to communities of all sizes and aiming to promote biking as a preferred mode of transport.
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