Alumni Ventures

Alumni Ventures Group, LLC is a venture capital firm founded in 2013 and based in Manchester, New Hampshire, with additional offices in major cities across North America. The firm specializes in seed, early-stage, and late-stage pre-IPO investments, focusing on companies with an alumni connection and supported by established institutional lead investors. Alumni Ventures aims to provide accredited investors, particularly alumni from top entrepreneurial schools, with access to diversified venture portfolios that span various sectors and geographic regions. The firm typically invests between $0.01 million and $3 million and does not require board or observer seats in its portfolio companies. Through its managed fund families, Alumni Ventures enables investors to participate in a collaborative investment approach, fostering connections among alumni while facilitating investment opportunities in innovative ventures.

Rob Adams

Managing Partner

Gail Ball

Venture Scout

Andrew Baum

Vice President, Treasury and Capital Management

David Beazley

Executive Partner

Ali Byrd

Investor Advisory Council Member

Matt Caspari

Managing Partner, Strawberry Creek and amp; Deep Tech

Matt Castellini

Senior Associate

Helen Chen

CEO Services Analyst

Cainon Coates

Managing Partner

Michael Collins

CEO

Thomas Edwards

Associate

Yev Gelfand

Investor

Mason Hale

Senior Associate, Chestnut Street and Triphammer Ven

Jin Kim

Senior Vice President, Office of Investments

Lucas Kirshenbaum

VC Investor

Ron Levin

Managing Partner, AV Seed Fund and Doctors Innovate Fund

Jess Liu-Brown

Principal

Michael Madden

Co-Founder and Investment Professionals

Jonathan Meltzer

Managing Partner

Tom Meyer

Managing Partner, Nassau Street

Keith Murphy

Director, Video Programs

David Muson

CFO

Aisha Robinson

Comms Team VP of Strategic Communications

Saad Shaheen

Investor Operations Manager

Stephen Stolzenberg

Senior Associate

Justin Strausbaugh

Managing Partner, Lakeshore

Brittney Wade

Senior Associate, Seed Fund

Sarah Worden

Venture Scout

Wesley Yiu

Partner

Henri Yuan

Investor

Michael Yuann

Director of Investment Operations

Past deals in Communications Infrastructure

Finwave

Venture Round in 2022
Finwave Semiconductor specializes in the development of advanced gallium nitride (GaN) transistors and integrated circuits (ICs) tailored for 5G communications and power conversion applications. The company utilizes a unique 3DGaN technology, specifically its differentiated fin field-effect transistor (FinFET) design, to enhance the performance of high-volume applications such as radio frequency front end (RFFE) systems for mobile devices. This innovative approach allows Finwave to create semiconductor materials with distinct properties, contributing to advancements in electronics and energy management.

Fleet Space Technologies

Series B in 2021
Fleet Space Technologies Pty Ltd is an Australian company that designs, builds, and launches a network of small satellites to provide global satellite connectivity for the Internet of Things (IoT). Founded in 2015 and based in Beverley, the company focuses on delivering low-cost, secure, and efficient connectivity solutions for various sectors, including mining, oil and gas, precision agriculture, and transportation. By utilizing a fleet of tiny satellites, Fleet Space enables machine-to-machine data exchange and the deployment of IoT sensor networks at scale. The platform facilitates simple device setup and management through a web interface, enhancing resource efficiency and supporting the growth of IoT applications worldwide.

Hedron

Series A in 2021
Analytical Space, Inc. operates a satellite relay network that facilitates the rapid transmission of data from imaging satellites to the ground. Founded in 2016 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company focuses on creating an in-orbit communication infrastructure that enhances the accessibility and immediacy of satellite data. By offering services that ensure backward compatibility, high throughput, and low latency, Analytical Space aims to provide satellite operators with real-time insights into global developments.

Subspace

Series B in 2021
Subspace Inc. develops a software solution that displaces the hardware used in network infrastructure by leveraging the modern processing and networking capabilities that exist in the cloud. It serves multi-player games in the world. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Cornelis Networks

Series A in 2020
Cornelis Networks, Inc. is a technology company based in Wayne, Pennsylvania, specializing in high-performance fabrics tailored for High-Performance Computing (HPC), High-Performance Data Analytics (HPDA), and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Founded in 2019, the company aims to provide innovative solutions that enhance the capabilities of leading commercial, scientific, academic, and government organizations. By offering products that accelerate computing and data analytics workloads, Cornelis Networks enables its customers to effectively harness the computational power of multiple processing devices to tackle complex challenges. The company is supported by a team of experienced entrepreneurs, engineers, and marketing professionals dedicated to advancing the missions of their clients.

Cornelis Networks

Venture Round in 2020
Cornelis Networks, Inc. is a technology company based in Wayne, Pennsylvania, specializing in high-performance fabrics tailored for High-Performance Computing (HPC), High-Performance Data Analytics (HPDA), and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Founded in 2019, the company aims to provide innovative solutions that enhance the capabilities of leading commercial, scientific, academic, and government organizations. By offering products that accelerate computing and data analytics workloads, Cornelis Networks enables its customers to effectively harness the computational power of multiple processing devices to tackle complex challenges. The company is supported by a team of experienced entrepreneurs, engineers, and marketing professionals dedicated to advancing the missions of their clients.

Movandi

Series C in 2020
Movandi Corporation specializes in 5G mmWave wireless solutions, offering a range of products that include RF front end components, multi-beam antennas, and software systems. Founded in 2016 by siblings Maryam and Reza Rofougaran, the company is headquartered in Irvine, California, with an additional office in Australia. Movandi aims to enhance 5G deployment through its advanced technologies, addressing challenges related to cost and scheduling while providing flexible, future-proof solutions. Their portfolio encompasses integrated circuits, antennas, and algorithms designed to maximize 5G coverage and capacity across diverse applications, including fixed wireless broadband, mobile services, and private networks. The company’s extensive intellectual property and patents contribute significantly to the overall 5G ecosystem, ensuring robust performance and innovation in wireless communication.

Movandi

Venture Round in 2020
Movandi Corporation specializes in 5G mmWave wireless solutions, offering a range of products that include RF front end components, multi-beam antennas, and software systems. Founded in 2016 by siblings Maryam and Reza Rofougaran, the company is headquartered in Irvine, California, with an additional office in Australia. Movandi aims to enhance 5G deployment through its advanced technologies, addressing challenges related to cost and scheduling while providing flexible, future-proof solutions. Their portfolio encompasses integrated circuits, antennas, and algorithms designed to maximize 5G coverage and capacity across diverse applications, including fixed wireless broadband, mobile services, and private networks. The company’s extensive intellectual property and patents contribute significantly to the overall 5G ecosystem, ensuring robust performance and innovation in wireless communication.

Pico

Venture Round in 2020
Pico is a leading provider of technology services for the financial markets community. Pico provides a best-in-class portfolio of innovative, transparent, low-latency markets solutions coupled with an agile and expert service delivery model. Instant access to financial markets is provided via PicoNet™, a globally comprehensive network platform instrumented natively with Corvil analytics and telemetry. Clients choose Pico when they want the freedom to move fast and create an operational edge in the fast-paced world of financial markets.

Aurora Insight

Series A in 2019
Aurora Insight, Inc., located in Washington, D.C., specializes in providing comprehensive insights into wireless infrastructure and radio frequency (RF) environments. The company serves as a reliable source of information on available spectrum and wireless connectivity, helping organizations make informed business decisions. By analyzing existing wireless infrastructure, Aurora Insight enables clients to understand and optimize their connectivity options, ultimately enhancing their operational capabilities.

Particle

Venture Round in 2019
Web infrastructure provisioning, deployment, maintenance, and support for small to medium sized businesses.

Aurora Insight

Venture Round in 2019
Aurora Insight, Inc., located in Washington, D.C., specializes in providing comprehensive insights into wireless infrastructure and radio frequency (RF) environments. The company serves as a reliable source of information on available spectrum and wireless connectivity, helping organizations make informed business decisions. By analyzing existing wireless infrastructure, Aurora Insight enables clients to understand and optimize their connectivity options, ultimately enhancing their operational capabilities.

ConcealFab

Venture Round in 2018
ConcealFab Corporation, established in 2007 and based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, specializes in designing and manufacturing radio frequency transparent shelters and enclosures. The company provides pre-fabricated polyvinyl chloride (PVC) solutions for federal contractors and commercial wireless carriers, helping to protect and conceal sensitive communication equipment from public detection. ConcealFab's patented technology, made from proprietary thermoplastic and advanced composite materials, allows for innovative, modular designs that significantly reduce end-user costs and production lead times compared to traditional RF enclosure options. The company has developed a range of products, including RF-transparent rooftop screenwalls, quick-deploy maintenance shelters, and small cell wireless solutions, which are designed to integrate seamlessly into urban environments and withstand harsh weather conditions. ConcealFab's offerings support fiber infrastructure build-outs and upgrades, positioning the company as a leader in the growing market for wireless network performance enhancement and site approval facilitation.

Cumulus Digital Systems

Seed Round in 2018
Cumulus Digital Systems, Inc. is a technology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, established in 2018. It specializes in a cloud-hosted software platform designed to enhance the management of maintenance and construction workflows by connecting workers, tools, and data. The company's flagship offering, the Smart Torque System, is part of an Internet of Tools platform that gathers data from digitally-enabled tools utilized in industrial settings. This platform aims to provide a comprehensive source of real-time quality assurance and progress tracking, thereby contributing to safer industrial facilities.

TOP Network

Venture Round in 2018
Top Network Technology Pte. Ltd. owns and operates a decentralized open communication network that provides cloud communication services on the blockchain. The platform offers services, such as messaging, calling, video, virtual private network (VPN), content delivery network (CDN), Internet of things (IoT), and data sharing. The company also offers TOP tokens, Decentralized Messaging Applications, and Decentralized VPN Services. Top Network Technology Pte. Ltd. was founded in 2017 and is based in Singapore.

Xaptum

Seed Round in 2018
Xaptum, Inc. develops messaging platform for the internet. It enables IoT device authentication, authorization, and auto-configuration for messaging over a single TCP connection. The company was incorporated in 2013 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Humatics

Series B in 2018
Humatics’ breakthrough microlocation system and analytics software comprise a Spatial Intelligence Platform™ that will revolutionize how people and machines locate, navigate and collaborate. A single Humatics system, using simple, inexpensive radio-frequency technology, can pinpoint multiple, moving transponder targets at ranges up to thirty meters with millimeter-scale precision, vastly outperforming existing systems at a fraction of the cost. These systems can network together to provide broader, ultra-precise positioning coverage – from factory work cells to entire distribution centers and beyond. With its extensible architecture and application programming interfaces (APIs), the Spatial Intelligence Platform™ will power an ecosystem of new position-based products and services. Humatics was founded in 2015 by Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor David Mindell and technology industry veteran Gary Cohen. Headquartered in Kendall Square, Cambridge, Massachusetts, Humatics has grown to include a world-class team of radar experts, programmers, roboticists, software engineers, and product development leaders.

Mic

Venture Round in 2018
Mic Network Inc. operates an online platform dedicated to publishing news, focusing on issues relevant to society's changemakers. Established in 2011 and headquartered in New York, the company provides original reporting across various topics, including politics, business, culture, science, and the environment. Mic aims to reach an audience of 50 million monthly, delivering diverse perspectives that challenge conventional viewpoints. As of November 2018, Mic Network Inc. is a subsidiary of BDG Media Inc.

Smart Wires

Series D in 2018
Smart Wires Inc. is a company that specializes in manufacturing and distributing modular power flow control products and grid optimization solutions for transmission organizations globally. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Union City, California, with additional offices in the United Kingdom and Australia, Smart Wires focuses on enhancing the reliability of electricity transmission grids. Its patented technology enables utilities to manage congestion, improve power transfer capacity, and support renewable energy connections. The company’s solutions address short-term grid challenges, facilitate construction and maintenance projects, and aim to minimize environmental and community disruption. By leveraging advanced power electronics hardware and software, Smart Wires works to optimize grid capacity and adapt to the evolving energy landscape.

Sail Internet

Seed Round in 2018
Sail Internet, Inc. is a telecommunications company that offers fiber and fixed wireless internet services to businesses, single-family homes, and multi-unit complexes primarily in the San Francisco Bay Area and Chula Vista. Established in 2015, the company aims to enhance the internet access experience for its customers, both at home and in the workplace. Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Sail Internet is committed to providing reliable and efficient internet solutions to meet the demands of its diverse clientele.

Hedron

Seed Round in 2017
Analytical Space, Inc. operates a satellite relay network that facilitates the rapid transmission of data from imaging satellites to the ground. Founded in 2016 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company focuses on creating an in-orbit communication infrastructure that enhances the accessibility and immediacy of satellite data. By offering services that ensure backward compatibility, high throughput, and low latency, Analytical Space aims to provide satellite operators with real-time insights into global developments.

Humatics

Series A in 2017
Humatics’ breakthrough microlocation system and analytics software comprise a Spatial Intelligence Platform™ that will revolutionize how people and machines locate, navigate and collaborate. A single Humatics system, using simple, inexpensive radio-frequency technology, can pinpoint multiple, moving transponder targets at ranges up to thirty meters with millimeter-scale precision, vastly outperforming existing systems at a fraction of the cost. These systems can network together to provide broader, ultra-precise positioning coverage – from factory work cells to entire distribution centers and beyond. With its extensible architecture and application programming interfaces (APIs), the Spatial Intelligence Platform™ will power an ecosystem of new position-based products and services. Humatics was founded in 2015 by Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor David Mindell and technology industry veteran Gary Cohen. Headquartered in Kendall Square, Cambridge, Massachusetts, Humatics has grown to include a world-class team of radar experts, programmers, roboticists, software engineers, and product development leaders.

Mic

Series C in 2017
Mic Network Inc. operates an online platform dedicated to publishing news, focusing on issues relevant to society's changemakers. Established in 2011 and headquartered in New York, the company provides original reporting across various topics, including politics, business, culture, science, and the environment. Mic aims to reach an audience of 50 million monthly, delivering diverse perspectives that challenge conventional viewpoints. As of November 2018, Mic Network Inc. is a subsidiary of BDG Media Inc.
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