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.

Rob Adams

Managing Partner

Andrew Baum

Vice President, Treasury and Capital Management

David Beazley

Managing Partner

Ali Byrd

Investor Advisory Council Member

Marco A. Casas

Senior Investment Principal, Basecamp Fund

Matthew Caspari

Managing Partner

Matt Castellini

Senior Associate

Helen Chen

CEO Services Analyst

Cainon Coates

Managing Partner

Michael Collins

Investor

David Cynn

Managing Partner

Thomas Edwards

Associate

Nancy Fechnay

Principal

Yev Gelfand

Investor

Mason Hale

Senior Associate, Chestnut Street and Triphammer Ven

Erik Hammer

Partner

Brian Keil

Managing Partner

Jin Kim

Senior Vice President, Office of Investments

Jess Liu-Brown

Principal

Michael Madden

Co-Founder and Investment Professionals

Todd McIntyre

Managing Partner

Jonathan Meltzer

Partner

Keith Murphy

Director, Video Programs

David S. Muson

CFO

Kayla Phillips

Senior Associate

Aisha Robinson

Comms Team VP of Strategic Communications

Ludwig Schulze

Managing Partner

Matt Scott

Managing Partner

Saad Shaheen

Investor Operations Manager

David Shapiro

Managing Partner

Anton Simunovic

Investor

Chris Sklarin

Managing Partner

Stephen Stolzenberg

Senior Associate

Justin Strausbaugh

Managing Partner

Edward Tsai

Managing Partner

Drew Wandzilak

Senior Associate, Green D and Yard and Strategic Tech Fund

Larry Warnock

Managing Partner

Sarah Worden

Venture Scout

Ray Wu

Managing Partner

Wesley Yiu

Principal

Past deals in Colorado

Tilled

Series A in 2024
Tilled, Inc. is a payments platform based in Boulder, Colorado, that specializes in providing a PayFac-as-a-Service solution for B2B independent software vendors (ISVs). Founded in 2019, Tilled enables software companies to seamlessly integrate payment processing into their applications through modern APIs and SDKs. This turnkey system allows clients to start monetizing payments without incurring upfront costs or the need for additional personnel. By handling the complexities of regulatory compliance and associated liabilities, Tilled simplifies the payment facilitation process, allowing software vendors, marketplaces, and SaaS providers to focus on their core operations while generating revenue from credit card processing.

Lightship

Series B in 2024
Lightship is an early-stage hardware startup founded in 2020 by former Tesla employees, based in San Francisco. The company is focused on revolutionizing the recreational vehicle (RV) industry, which is valued at $26 billion, by developing an aerodynamic, battery-powered trailer. This innovative vehicle aims to provide an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional gas-powered RVs, alleviating issues such as noise, emissions, and range anxiety. By prioritizing sustainability, Lightship seeks to enhance outdoor travel experiences while promoting the preservation of nature. The company’s approach allows travelers to reduce fuel costs and minimize their environmental impact, making it easier to explore the outdoors responsibly.

Ursa Major Technologies

Series D in 2023
Founded in 2015, Ursa Major Technologies specializes in manufacturing advanced propulsion solutions for microsatellite and nanosatellite launch markets. Its products include the Hadley and Ripley engines, which are over 80% additively manufactured using innovative materials and processes.

Scythe

Series B in 2023
Scythe Robotics, Inc. is a company based in Longmont, Colorado, that specializes in the development of autonomous robots. Established in 2017, Scythe focuses on creating highly intelligent machines designed to operate in unstructured outdoor environments. Their robots are emission-free and utilize electric motors, which allows them to effectively handle tasks such as mowing without damaging sensitive turf. This technology enables clients to work efficiently while minimizing their environmental impact.

Lightship

Series A in 2022
Lightship is an early-stage hardware startup founded in 2020 by former Tesla employees, based in San Francisco. The company is focused on revolutionizing the recreational vehicle (RV) industry, which is valued at $26 billion, by developing an aerodynamic, battery-powered trailer. This innovative vehicle aims to provide an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional gas-powered RVs, alleviating issues such as noise, emissions, and range anxiety. By prioritizing sustainability, Lightship seeks to enhance outdoor travel experiences while promoting the preservation of nature. The company’s approach allows travelers to reduce fuel costs and minimize their environmental impact, making it easier to explore the outdoors responsibly.

StackHawk

Series B in 2022
Founded in 2019, StackHawk is a Denver-based company that develops an application security tool for DevOps pipelines. Its SaaS platform identifies and remediates security issues in software development and production stages.

JumpCloud

Series F in 2021
JumpCloud operates a Directory-as-a-Service platform that securely manages and connects users to their systems, applications, files, and networks. Its cloud-based solution automates server management tasks such as user accounts, permissions, patches, security, and compliance. JumpCloud also provides identity management services for IT teams and businesses, enabling secure access to resources regardless of provider or location.

Ursa Major Technologies

Series B in 2021
Founded in 2015, Ursa Major Technologies specializes in manufacturing advanced propulsion solutions for microsatellite and nanosatellite launch markets. Its products include the Hadley and Ripley engines, which are over 80% additively manufactured using innovative materials and processes.

Lightship

Seed Round in 2021
Lightship is an early-stage hardware startup founded in 2020 by former Tesla employees, based in San Francisco. The company is focused on revolutionizing the recreational vehicle (RV) industry, which is valued at $26 billion, by developing an aerodynamic, battery-powered trailer. This innovative vehicle aims to provide an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional gas-powered RVs, alleviating issues such as noise, emissions, and range anxiety. By prioritizing sustainability, Lightship seeks to enhance outdoor travel experiences while promoting the preservation of nature. The company’s approach allows travelers to reduce fuel costs and minimize their environmental impact, making it easier to explore the outdoors responsibly.

Tilled

Series A in 2021
Tilled, Inc. is a payments platform based in Boulder, Colorado, that specializes in providing a PayFac-as-a-Service solution for B2B independent software vendors (ISVs). Founded in 2019, Tilled enables software companies to seamlessly integrate payment processing into their applications through modern APIs and SDKs. This turnkey system allows clients to start monetizing payments without incurring upfront costs or the need for additional personnel. By handling the complexities of regulatory compliance and associated liabilities, Tilled simplifies the payment facilitation process, allowing software vendors, marketplaces, and SaaS providers to focus on their core operations while generating revenue from credit card processing.

KLOWEN Braces

Seed Round in 2021
KLOWEN Braces, Inc. specializes in the development of custom braces systems designed for orthodontists and their patients. Established in 2019 and headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado, the company utilizes an innovative software platform to ensure the precise placement of uniquely shaped brackets for each tooth. KLOWEN Braces offers a range of orthodontic components, including modular brackets, hooks, bundles, tubes, and wires, all available through online channels. Its systems aim to provide a faster, more effective, and more comfortable alternative to traditional braces, enhancing the overall orthodontic treatment experience.

Tilled

Seed Round in 2020
Tilled, Inc. is a payments platform based in Boulder, Colorado, that specializes in providing a PayFac-as-a-Service solution for B2B independent software vendors (ISVs). Founded in 2019, Tilled enables software companies to seamlessly integrate payment processing into their applications through modern APIs and SDKs. This turnkey system allows clients to start monetizing payments without incurring upfront costs or the need for additional personnel. By handling the complexities of regulatory compliance and associated liabilities, Tilled simplifies the payment facilitation process, allowing software vendors, marketplaces, and SaaS providers to focus on their core operations while generating revenue from credit card processing.

Ursa Major Technologies

Venture Round in 2020
Founded in 2015, Ursa Major Technologies specializes in manufacturing advanced propulsion solutions for microsatellite and nanosatellite launch markets. Its products include the Hadley and Ripley engines, which are over 80% additively manufactured using innovative materials and processes.

Joyne

Seed Round in 2020
Joyne is a web-based software provider based in Denver, Colorado, specializing in estimating and takeoff solutions for the construction industry. Founded in 2017, the company leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to automate the processes of estimating and material purchasing. Joyne's platform is designed to support builders and contractors in North America and Australia by delivering accurate material quantities and cost estimations. The software prioritizes security by ensuring personal details remain encrypted, thereby enabling users to obtain reliable estimates based on their specific project requirements.

Geospiza

Seed Round in 2019
Geospiza, Inc. is a technology company based in Denver, Colorado, specializing in climate risk assessment platforms aimed at the emergency management industry. Founded in 2017, Geospiza develops software solutions that integrate real-time Internet of Things (IoT) data, big data, and advanced analytics to help risk managers, sustainability teams, and asset managers assess and mitigate climate-related risks. Its flagship products include Geospiza PATH, which allows users to quantify and address risks associated with climate and natural hazards, and Geospiza SWIFT, a web-based workflow and decision support tool that consolidates diverse datasets and models to provide actionable insights. Through these platforms, Geospiza enhances decision-making processes, ultimately aiming to save lives and protect the environment in the face of climate disasters.

ConcealFab Corporation

Venture Round in 2018
Founded in Colorado Springs, Colorado in 2007, ConcealFab designs, engineers, and produces radio frequency transparent shelters and enclosures. It specializes in pre-fabricated polyvinyl chloride (PVC) concealment solutions for federal contractors and commercial wireless carriers, aiming to protect and conceal sensitive communication equipment while blending into the environment.

SonderMind

Venture Round in 2018
SonderMind is a Denver-based digital health company established in 2017, specializing in accessible and approachable mental health services. It operates an online platform that connects individuals with a network of licensed therapists, offering a range of services including video telehealth and in-person sessions. SonderMind focuses on various mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, and PTSD, among others. The company aims to streamline the process of finding and accessing mental health care, ensuring a good match between clients and therapists, while also supporting therapists by handling administrative and billing tasks.

EnergySavvy

Series D in 2016
EnergySavvy, Inc. is a cloud software company that specializes in providing utility solutions aimed at enhancing customer intelligence, engagement, and action. Founded in 2008 and based in Seattle, Washington, with additional offices in Boulder, Denver, and Cambridge, EnergySavvy offers a cloud-based home energy platform and various software products designed to help consumers understand their energy consumption and reduce utility costs. The company's key offerings include Program Optix and Online Audit, alongside program management services tailored for utilities implementing energy efficiency initiatives. EnergySavvy also provides valuable information on home energy rebates, tax credits, incentives, and financing options. With nearly 40 utility clients and state programs utilizing its services, EnergySavvy focuses on transforming the customer experience and improving operational efficiency in the utilities sector, leveraging expertise in software, user experience, and analytics.
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