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

Helen Chen

CEO Services Analyst

Cainon Coates

Partner

Michael Collins

Investor

Past deals in Video Streaming

MirrorTab

Seed Round in 2025
MirrorTab specializes in enhancing web application security through pixel streaming technology. It creates secure virtual representations of web applications to defend against client-side threats, prioritizing customer trust and data integrity.

Sequel.io

Series A in 2024
Sequel provides a low-code solution for live video that enables brands to turn their websites into hubs for live engagement and engage their communities on their own websites.

SportsVisio

Seed Round in 2024
Founded in Boston in 2021, SportsVisio offers an AI-powered mobile platform that uses computer vision to generate real-time player statistics and automated highlights from games recorded on any camera or device.

SIQ Basketball

Seed Round in 2024
SIQ Basketball is a Los Angeles-based company that specializes in creating innovative sports technology solutions. They are known for developing a smart basketball approved by the International Basketball Federation for official game play. Additionally, SIQ Basketball offers advanced sports analytics software designed to assist sports organizations. Their products provide customized videos and real-time tracking of players, teams, and equipment, enabling detailed data analysis. This technology helps coaches offer quick feedback to players, saves significant scouting time, and enhances the overall experience for teams, broadcasters, and fans by linking statistics with video footage.

VeroSkills

Seed Round in 2024
VeroSkills is an educational technology company focused on teaching coding through video tutorials and interactive learning. It differentiates itself by offering real-time tutoring and demonstrations via an in-browser code editor, which allows students to see their work as they build. The platform provides a variety of courses covering different programming languages and tracks student progress for potential employers. By collaborating with corporate partners, VeroSkills tailors its training to meet specific skill requirements, facilitating a direct connection between students and hiring managers. This approach not only enhances the learning experience but also streamlines the hiring process by enabling recruiters to identify suitable candidates quickly.

Vitrina A.I.

Seed Round in 2023
Vitrina AI is a software-as-a-service platform tailored for the video content and gaming industries, focusing on facilitating cross-border transactions. Founded in 2020 and based in Menlo Park, California, the company leverages proprietary artificial intelligence to enhance search capabilities across the global video supply chain. Its Deals Intelligence module monitors content funding and acquisition trends globally, while the Deal Center provides a range of tools designed to support and streamline cross-border deals. By offering vendor intelligence and a comprehensive discovery system, Vitrina AI aims to improve efficiency and speed for entertainment companies, eliminating uncertainty in their operations.

Sequel.io

Series A in 2022
Sequel provides a low-code solution for live video that enables brands to turn their websites into hubs for live engagement and engage their communities on their own websites.

Sizzle

Seed Round in 2022
Sizzle is an innovative web service that utilizes artificial intelligence to create condensed highlights from gaming videos on platforms like Twitch and YouTube. By transforming lengthy gameplay sessions, such as a 20-minute Fortnite video, into concise five-minute summaries, Sizzle addresses the needs of the 700 million gaming fans who often find long livestreams overwhelming and highlight compilations insufficient. The platform captures key moments in chronological order, allowing viewers to experience the full narrative of streams from popular figures like Ninja and Daequan. Sizzle provides a streamlined option for fans seeking engaging content without the extensive time commitment, enhancing the viewing experience for both casual and dedicated audiences. More information about Sizzle can be found at www.sizzle.gg.

Canela Media

Series A in 2022
Canela Media is a digital media company that connects brands with multicultural audiences through a free streaming service and a broader ecosystem of video and display advertising solutions. It offers Canela.TV, on-demand Latino-focused movies and TV entertainment across multiple platforms, branded content, and influencer marketing. The company provides analytics to help brands understand social media position and identify effective influencers, enabling culturally relevant connections with diverse audiences in the United States. Founded in 2019 and based in New York, Canela Media serves advertisers seeking authentic engagement with multicultural communities.

FourFront

Seed Round in 2022
FourFront is a media startup developing an entertainment platform that blends real-life actors with artificial intelligence. Its key feature allows users to engage in personal conversations with virtual characters across various communication platforms, creating fictional influencers for interactive marketing experiences.

Trading.TV

Series A in 2022
Trading.TV is a content-driven financial services company for the next generation of investors. Our mission is to empower anyone to achieve financial freedom by merging entertainment and fintech into a simple, but powerful social experience. The platform enables creators to produce fun, interactive and informative content that investors can easily consume, take part in and act on by trading mentioned assets, from stocks and crypto to NFTs and collectibles – all in one place.

FreshCut

Seed Round in 2022
FreshCut is a community-focused platform for gaming content that builds a social engagement platform for streaming gaming videos, offering personalized video playlists based on users' favorite games to keep them updated on clips from the content creators they follow.

Dance Church

Seed Round in 2021
Dance Church is a company that creates high-energy, dance-focused movement classes aimed at providing joyful and connective experiences for participants of all levels. It operates both in-person classes and an online subscription platform, which allows users to access live sessions and a library of on-demand dance workouts. These classes are led by professional dancers who guide participants through a series of movement cues, accompanied by curated playlists featuring multi-genre pop music. Dance Church is committed to the belief that everyone can dance, empowering individuals to embrace their movement potential regardless of their experience.

FourFront

Seed Round in 2021
FourFront is a media startup developing an entertainment platform that blends real-life actors with artificial intelligence. Its key feature allows users to engage in personal conversations with virtual characters across various communication platforms, creating fictional influencers for interactive marketing experiences.

Vanan Online Services

Series A in 2021
Vanan Online Services is a global provider of language support services, catering to both individual and business clients. The company specializes in a wide range of services, including audio and video transcription, certified translation, closed captioning, subtitling, document typing, and legal typing. Additionally, Vanan offers audio voiceover, video animation, and video editing services.

Trading.TV

Seed Round in 2021
Trading.TV is a content-driven financial services company for the next generation of investors. Our mission is to empower anyone to achieve financial freedom by merging entertainment and fintech into a simple, but powerful social experience. The platform enables creators to produce fun, interactive and informative content that investors can easily consume, take part in and act on by trading mentioned assets, from stocks and crypto to NFTs and collectibles – all in one place.

Vitrina A.I.

Seed Round in 2021
Vitrina AI is a software-as-a-service platform tailored for the video content and gaming industries, focusing on facilitating cross-border transactions. Founded in 2020 and based in Menlo Park, California, the company leverages proprietary artificial intelligence to enhance search capabilities across the global video supply chain. Its Deals Intelligence module monitors content funding and acquisition trends globally, while the Deal Center provides a range of tools designed to support and streamline cross-border deals. By offering vendor intelligence and a comprehensive discovery system, Vitrina AI aims to improve efficiency and speed for entertainment companies, eliminating uncertainty in their operations.

Recount Media

Series B in 2021
Recount Media, Inc. is a media company based in New York that focuses on delivering political news through high-quality journalism and short-form video content. Founded in 2018, Recount Media publishes The Daily Recount, a flagship show that summarizes significant political events and distills television news into concise, engaging narratives. The company's approach emphasizes clarity and accessibility, aiming to inform viewers in under five minutes without compromising on substance. In addition to The Daily Recount, Recount Media also features curated content such as interviews and Recap 2020, which creatively remixes political news stories. By leveraging mobile apps and web platforms, Recount Media seeks to transform the way audiences consume news, prioritizing straightforward, honest reporting.

Vitrina A.I.

Seed Round in 2021
Vitrina AI is a software-as-a-service platform tailored for the video content and gaming industries, focusing on facilitating cross-border transactions. Founded in 2020 and based in Menlo Park, California, the company leverages proprietary artificial intelligence to enhance search capabilities across the global video supply chain. Its Deals Intelligence module monitors content funding and acquisition trends globally, while the Deal Center provides a range of tools designed to support and streamline cross-border deals. By offering vendor intelligence and a comprehensive discovery system, Vitrina AI aims to improve efficiency and speed for entertainment companies, eliminating uncertainty in their operations.

WaveOne

Series A in 2020
WaveOne, Inc. is a technology company based in Palo Alto, California, that specializes in developing advanced video and image compression software. Founded in 2016, the company leverages machine learning and artificial intelligence to create custom-tailored, context-dependent solutions for digital media compression. WaveOne's technology utilizes a codec that operates significantly faster than traditional methods, enabling the processing of images at high speeds while maintaining clarity. This innovation allows digital media industries to efficiently process, print, upload, and share high-quality images, positioning WaveOne at the forefront of digital media technology.

Chooch

Series A in 2020
Chooch specializes in generative AI technology that integrates computer vision and language understanding to create intelligent camera systems. Their AI Vision platform analyzes video streams in real-time, detecting visuals and actions, comprehending their significance, and triggering pre-programmed responses swiftly. This technology is designed to process a wide range of visual data, from infrared radiation sensors and x-rays to various applications, tagging objects of interest. Chooch's solutions aim to enhance efficiencies and ensure quality results for clients across different industries.

VENN

Series A in 2020
VENN is a 24/7 post-cable network focused on gaming, esports, and entertainment. Launched in 2020, it broadcasts live from studios located in New York and Los Angeles. The network aims to develop and circulate engaging content related to gaming and esports while also covering pop culture. VENN distributes its programming across various media platforms and offers original content produced both in-house and in collaboration with prominent creators and industry leaders. This approach allows VENN to connect with audiences interested in the dynamic worlds of gaming and entertainment.

Canela Media

Seed Round in 2020
Canela Media is a digital media company that connects brands with multicultural audiences through a free streaming service and a broader ecosystem of video and display advertising solutions. It offers Canela.TV, on-demand Latino-focused movies and TV entertainment across multiple platforms, branded content, and influencer marketing. The company provides analytics to help brands understand social media position and identify effective influencers, enabling culturally relevant connections with diverse audiences in the United States. Founded in 2019 and based in New York, Canela Media serves advertisers seeking authentic engagement with multicultural communities.

Adventr

Venture Round in 2020
Adventr offers a SaaS platform for designing, distributing, and analyzing interactive video content. Its flagship product enables users to create viewer-driven videos with real-time choices, enhancing engagement metrics. Content can be embedded or distributed via ad networks and publishers.

Journey Live

Seed Round in 2020
Journey Meditation, Inc. specializes in providing a meditation application aimed at individuals and organizations. The company offers the Journey LIVE app, which features group meditation led by live instructors through real-time classes accessible to the public. Users can participate in scheduled video live streams throughout the day, guided by teachers from diverse backgrounds and meditation styles. Founded in 2015 by Stephen Sokoler, Journey Meditation is headquartered in New York, New York. The application is designed to make meditation relatable and accessible to a broad audience, incorporating six impactful Life Lessons to enhance the overall experience.

Galaxy

Seed Round in 2019
Galaxy is a fashion resale marketplace that offers vintage, handmade, and upcycled clothing, through live video.

Portal

Seed Round in 2019
Portal is an innovative digital video sharing platform that changes how people earn money from their content. Portal has no secret algorithms that tracks every move instead, viewers can instantly send creators $0.10-$100 to show their appreciation.

Vyrill

Seed Round in 2018
Vyrill is a technology company that builds an AI‑powered platform for discovering, analyzing, and leveraging user‑generated video content. Its core product enables brands, retailers, and solution providers to search inside any video on the web or mobile, index and rank video moments, and embed interactive widgets that drive customer acquisition, engagement, and conversion. The platform aggregates videos such as demos, unboxing, reviews, and installation guides from multiple sites, provides analytics and licensing tools, and generates marketing assets like hashtags and product recommendations. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, Vyrill helps businesses turn authentic video experiences into measurable growth.

Vanan Online Services

Seed Round in 2018
Vanan Online Services is a global provider of language support services, catering to both individual and business clients. The company specializes in a wide range of services, including audio and video transcription, certified translation, closed captioning, subtitling, document typing, and legal typing. Additionally, Vanan offers audio voiceover, video animation, and video editing services.

Newmetrix

Series A in 2017
Newmetrix is a technology company that specializes in a cloud-based video management platform aimed at reducing risks on construction sites through the integration of human and artificial intelligence. The platform employs machine learning to analyze images and videos from construction projects, categorizing them with construction-specific tags. This functionality addresses key challenges related to the management, collaboration, search, and analysis of industrial visual content, thereby enhancing safety and operational efficiency for clients in the construction industry.

Zight

Seed Round in 2016
Zight is a leading solution for asynchronous visual communication, serving over 4 million users. It streamlines collaboration by combining screenshots, GIFs, screen recordings, and web recordings into one easy-to-use platform. Zight enhances internal and external team communication, reducing misunderstandings, saving time, and minimizing unnecessary meetings.

Giblib

Giblib is a California-based company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Los Angeles. It operates an online video community platform that serves as a resource for medical education, akin to a streaming service for surgical knowledge. The platform allows surgeons to share and access a curated collection of surgical videos and medical lectures across various specialties. By indexing surgical procedures and creating educational content, Giblib provides medical students and practitioners with valuable insights into surgical techniques and medical practices from experienced professionals.
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