Alumni Ventures

Alumni Ventures Group, LLC is a venture capital firm founded in 2013 and based in Manchester, New Hampshire, with additional offices in North America. The firm specializes in seed, early-stage, and late-stage pre-IPO investments, focusing on companies that have an alumni connection and an institutional lead investor with relevant expertise. It offers high-quality, diversified venture portfolios to individual investors, particularly accredited alumni from top entrepreneurial schools, who previously lacked access to venture capital opportunities. Alumni Ventures Group invests between $0.01 million and $3 million in various sectors and geographies, without seeking board or observer seats. Additionally, the firm provides focused funds that enable any accredited investor to access a diverse venture portfolio, allowing for investment across different types, sectors, stages, and geographical locations.

Gregory Baker

Managing Partner

Bryan Jurewicz

Venture Partner

Michael Madden

Managing Partner

Past deals in Trading Platform

Mesh

Seed Round in 2023
Mesh operates as a financial technology company focused on providing tools and resources for retail investors. The platform offers stock analysis and a range of strategic investment tools designed to enhance investors' decision-making capabilities. By catering specifically to the needs of individual investors, Mesh aims to empower users with the information and insights necessary to navigate the complexities of the stock market effectively. The company's commitment to improving investment literacy and accessibility sets it apart in the competitive landscape of investment applications.

Trading.TV

Series A in 2022
Trading.TV is the world's first social live stream and immersive chat platform for traders and financial content creators. Think, FinTech love child of Twitch and Slack.

Upstock

Seed Round in 2021
Upstock is a cloud-based equity management platform founded in 2015 and based in Norway. It offers a comprehensive solution designed to enhance collaboration among founders, investors, and team members by replacing traditional stock option systems with a more efficient and equitable model. The platform provides a framework that helps organizations manage equity distribution and increase financial runway at a low monthly cost. A key feature is its dynamic performance-based equity dashboard, which is designed to motivate stakeholders by aligning their interests with the long-term success of the company. Upstock also incorporates automatically updated best practices tailored to various regulatory environments, along with legal documentation to mitigate potential taxation issues associated with stock options and restricted stock units. The platform has been in limited beta testing and was set to launch publicly in 2019.

Jock MKT

Series A in 2021
Jock MKT is a fantasy gaming platform where users can make real money – every minute, every second, of every game. Jock MKT allows users to buy and sell shares of athletes in real time.

Mesh

Convertible Note in 2021
Mesh operates as a financial technology company focused on providing tools and resources for retail investors. The platform offers stock analysis and a range of strategic investment tools designed to enhance investors' decision-making capabilities. By catering specifically to the needs of individual investors, Mesh aims to empower users with the information and insights necessary to navigate the complexities of the stock market effectively. The company's commitment to improving investment literacy and accessibility sets it apart in the competitive landscape of investment applications.

Mayan

Seed Round in 2021
An analytics platform as a service to help facilitate the discovery, analysis, purchase/sale, and operations of Amazon-FBA brands. One-stop shop for Amazon brand owners to understand everything related to their amazon business.

Tundra

Series B in 2021
Tundra is the modern wholesale marketplace that allows buyers and suppliers to transact online with no fees or markups. Our platform uses proprietary technology to automate end-to-end wholesale processes, eliminating onerous tasks and saving our buyers and suppliers time and money. We sell and deliver product directly from US and Canadian brands to businesses around the world and around the corner. Our community of over 10,000 businesses shop from a broad assortment in popular categories including kids, home, beauty, apparel, and general merchandise. Tundra is venture-backed and has offices in San Francisco and Zurich.

BlueX

Venture Round in 2020
BlueX Trade, Inc. operates an online freight marketplace that connects carriers, trade service providers, and shippers. Founded in 2018 and based in Diamond Bar, California, with an additional office in Taiwan, the company offers a digitized platform that allows carriers to monetize their networks and enables trade service providers to expand their customer reach. BlueX provides enterprise shippers with access to tier 1 services and competitive rates through its BlueX Rate Management System, which automatically updates spot and contract rates from ocean carriers via direct digital connections. The platform also integrates various trade services, such as insurance, customs, and financing, to facilitate a seamless experience for users. By digitizing logistical workflows and employing AI-driven trade expertise, BlueX aims to democratize access to capital and enhance global trade efficiency.

Jock MKT

Venture Round in 2019
Jock MKT is a fantasy gaming platform where users can make real money – every minute, every second, of every game. Jock MKT allows users to buy and sell shares of athletes in real time.

Tundra

Series A in 2019
Tundra is the modern wholesale marketplace that allows buyers and suppliers to transact online with no fees or markups. Our platform uses proprietary technology to automate end-to-end wholesale processes, eliminating onerous tasks and saving our buyers and suppliers time and money. We sell and deliver product directly from US and Canadian brands to businesses around the world and around the corner. Our community of over 10,000 businesses shop from a broad assortment in popular categories including kids, home, beauty, apparel, and general merchandise. Tundra is venture-backed and has offices in San Francisco and Zurich.