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.
Managing Partner, Castor Ventures and Strawberry Creek Ventures
Brittney Wade
Senior Associate, Seed Fund and Doctors Innovate Fund
Drew Wandzilak
Senior Associate, Green D and Yard and Strategic Tech Fund
Sarah Worden
Venture Scout
Ray Wu
Managing Partner-Web3 / Blockchain Fund
Michael Yuann
Director of Investment Operations
Ron Levin
Managing Partner, AV Seed Fund and Doctors Innovate Fund
Past deals in Dietary Supplements
Ummino
Seed Round in 2023
Ummino is a company based in Raleigh, North Carolina, that specializes in precision fermentation technology for the fortified food and beverage sectors. Founded in 2019, Ummino’s innovative technology allows customers to convert common ingredients into high-value functional foods by unlocking rare compounds and enhancing taste and nutritional value. The company's focus on optimizing these properties positions it to significantly impact the food industry, particularly in the realm of functional and fortified products.
Oobli
Series B in 2022
Oobli specializes in the development of healthy, protein-based sweeteners sourced from exotic plants. These unique compounds offer a flavorful experience without the calories typically associated with sugar, making them a suitable alternative for health-conscious consumers. The protein sweeteners are produced through fermentation, ensuring they have no glycemic impact and do not disrupt the gut microbiome. Oobli has successfully obtained regulatory approvals, including FDA "no questions" letters and GRAS status for several of its proteins, reinforcing their commitment to safety and quality. By providing a delicious and low-calorie option, Oobli aims to transform the way individuals approach sweeteners, allowing for healthier choices in everyday consumption.
Bravo Sierra
Series A in 2021
Bravo Sierra is a performance wellness company that specializes in personal care and nutrition products designed for both military and civilian communities. Established in 2018 by Benjamin Bernet and Justin Guilbert in New York, the company draws insights from a community of 1,000 active-duty U.S. military service members to develop its offerings. By collaborating directly with these individuals, Bravo Sierra ensures that its products meet the specific needs of those who serve. The company operates on a revenue-sharing model, contributing 5% of all sales to the Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR) program, which supports the quality of life for U.S. Armed Forces members and their families. Bravo Sierra's commitment to user-driven innovation and community support sets it apart in the wellness industry.
Mud\Wtr
Series A in 2021
MUD\WTR is a producer of organic beverages that provide health and performance benefits through a blend of natural ingredients. The company offers coffee alternatives made from adaptogenic mushrooms such as reishi, lion's mane, and cordyceps, combined with cacao, chia, turmeric, cinnamon, and sea salt. These beverages aim to deliver energy, focus, and immune support without the jitters or crashes associated with traditional coffee. MUD\WTR is committed to promoting healthy minds through the cultivation of healthy habits, positioning itself as a natural alternative to conventional caffeinated drinks.
Spero Foods
Series A in 2021
Spero Foods, Inc. specializes in producing and selling alternative dairy products, primarily focusing on cream cheese. Founded in 2016 and based in Oakland, California, the company employs innovative food science and process engineering to create mainstream plant-based dairy alternatives. Spero Foods aims to provide healthier food options for everyone and has received recognition as one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies and NEXTY's Best Dairy/Meat Alternative. Its products are available nationally through various channels, including wholesalers, stores, and online platforms, reaching over 3,500 retail locations such as Kroger, Whole Foods, Publix, and Sprouts.
Beam Organics
Series A in 2021
Beam Organics is a wellness brand that specializes in the manufacture of cannabidiol-infused products aimed at promoting athletic recovery, overall wellness, and restful sleep. Founded in 2018 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of innovative products, including CBD tinctures, salves, and oil droppers, all of which are free from THC. Beam Organics focuses on providing high-quality, effective solutions for consumers seeking to enhance their health and well-being through the benefits of CBD.
Medipresso
Seed Round in 2021
Medipresso specializes in the production of coffee and tea capsule machines, focusing on the integration of medicinal herbal teas with natural ingredients. The company is dedicated to making herbal tea consumption more accessible through innovative capsule technology. By employing a high-pressure extraction method and collaborating with tea sommeliers, Medipresso carefully blends ingredients to enhance both the medicinal properties and the overall drinking experience. This approach allows customers to easily enjoy the benefits of herbal teas that were traditionally challenging to prepare, promoting a healthier lifestyle through convenient beverage options.
Thistle
Series B in 2021
Thistle is a healthy food and juice company that delivers fully-prepared, plant-forward meals to the doorsteps of its customers. It makes eating nutritious, organic, and local foods incredibly convenient and accessible. They believe that by removing the major existing hurdles to consumers (no time to make a meal; too expensive to eat healthy; bad local options), they can empower our customers to make great choices for themselves, their family, and the environment. It was founded in 2013 and is based in San Francisco, California.
Oobli
Series A in 2020
Oobli specializes in the development of healthy, protein-based sweeteners sourced from exotic plants. These unique compounds offer a flavorful experience without the calories typically associated with sugar, making them a suitable alternative for health-conscious consumers. The protein sweeteners are produced through fermentation, ensuring they have no glycemic impact and do not disrupt the gut microbiome. Oobli has successfully obtained regulatory approvals, including FDA "no questions" letters and GRAS status for several of its proteins, reinforcing their commitment to safety and quality. By providing a delicious and low-calorie option, Oobli aims to transform the way individuals approach sweeteners, allowing for healthier choices in everyday consumption.
Spero Foods
Series A in 2020
Spero Foods, Inc. specializes in producing and selling alternative dairy products, primarily focusing on cream cheese. Founded in 2016 and based in Oakland, California, the company employs innovative food science and process engineering to create mainstream plant-based dairy alternatives. Spero Foods aims to provide healthier food options for everyone and has received recognition as one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies and NEXTY's Best Dairy/Meat Alternative. Its products are available nationally through various channels, including wholesalers, stores, and online platforms, reaching over 3,500 retail locations such as Kroger, Whole Foods, Publix, and Sprouts.
Ollie
Venture Round in 2019
Ollie is a national service that delivers freshly cooked, human-grade food tailored to each dog’s nutritional needs. Ollie’s personalized meals are free of any by-products and are portioned, packaged, and delivered directly to your door for your best friend.
Vital Plan
Venture Round in 2018
Vital Plan provides supplements and lifestyle advice for individuals to live healthier and happier. Vital Plan brings transparency and credibility to the billions of natural products industry that is known for deceptive labeling, false claims, and low-quality ingredients, by providing guided educational wellness courses, health coaching, and physician-formulated supplement protocols. Vital Plan was founded on 2008 and is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina.
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