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

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

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

Matthew Caspari

Managing Partner

Past deals in Senegal

Maad

Seed Round in 2024
Maad is a leading B2B marketplace based in Dakar, Senegal, focused on serving small retailers and Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) brands in Francophone Africa. The company offers a technology-driven platform that allows retailers to efficiently order products from a centralized source. Maad enhances the purchasing experience by providing services such as mobile ordering, reliable delivery, and access to data on real-time product availability and market share. Additionally, the platform offers targeted promotional services and working capital loans, empowering businesses to strengthen their sales and operational capabilities. Through its innovative approach, Maad is positioned as a vital player in the region's e-commerce landscape.

Maad

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Maad is a leading B2B marketplace based in Dakar, Senegal, focused on serving small retailers and Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) brands in Francophone Africa. The company offers a technology-driven platform that allows retailers to efficiently order products from a centralized source. Maad enhances the purchasing experience by providing services such as mobile ordering, reliable delivery, and access to data on real-time product availability and market share. Additionally, the platform offers targeted promotional services and working capital loans, empowering businesses to strengthen their sales and operational capabilities. Through its innovative approach, Maad is positioned as a vital player in the region's e-commerce landscape.
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