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

Executive Partner

Gail Ball

Venture Scout

Andrew Baum

Vice President, Treasury and Capital Management

Helen Chen

CEO Services Analyst

Michael Collins

CEO

Michael Egziabher

Principal, Basecamp

Mason Hale

Senior Associate, Chestnut Street and Triphammer

Michael Madden

Managing Partner and Co-Founder

Todd McIntyre

Managing Partner, Spike Ventures | Alumni Ventures

Jonathan Meltzer

Managing Partner

David Muson

CFO

Michael Peri

Partner

Ludwig Pierre Schulze

Managing Partner and NYC Office Leader

Saad Shaheen

Director

Chris Sklarin

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 Human Resources

TransCrypts

Pre Seed Round in 2023
TransCrypts is a platform designed to assist Human Resource Departments in automating the issuance of employment and income verification documents. By utilizing blockchain technology, TransCrypts streamlines the creation and distribution of these documents, delivering them directly to employees on a monthly basis. This innovative approach not only enhances compliance with verification requirements but also empowers employees with greater control over their work-related information. The platform aims to alleviate the administrative burdens faced by HR departments, ultimately saving time and resources.

ChangeEngine

Seed Round in 2023
ChangeEngine develops software designed to enhance internal communication and streamline the employee experience within organizations. By integrating existing HR systems, ChangeEngine automates various labor-intensive tasks involved in the design and execution of people programs, which often span across multiple teams and tools. This approach allows companies to manage their employee engagement initiatives more effectively, reducing the manual effort required to maintain these programs over time. ChangeEngine aims to empower people leaders to sustain the utilization of their initiatives, demonstrate their value to executive leadership, and secure additional resources for innovative people programs. Ultimately, the company's goal is to transform how organizations treat employees, positioning them as internal customers and fostering a more engaged and productive workforce.

TransCrypts

Pre Seed Round in 2023
TransCrypts is a platform designed to assist Human Resource Departments in automating the issuance of employment and income verification documents. By utilizing blockchain technology, TransCrypts streamlines the creation and distribution of these documents, delivering them directly to employees on a monthly basis. This innovative approach not only enhances compliance with verification requirements but also empowers employees with greater control over their work-related information. The platform aims to alleviate the administrative burdens faced by HR departments, ultimately saving time and resources.

Assembly

Series A in 2022
Assembly is a no code employee engagement platform that extends from recognition and rewards to productivity and performance management.

Revelio Labs

Series A in 2022
Revelio Labs specializes in labor market analytics, providing comprehensive insights into the workforces of companies globally. Utilizing advanced AI technologies, the company processes vast amounts of public employment records, online profiles, resumes, and job postings to create a standardized HR database. This platform delivers valuable workforce analytics that help corporate strategists, human resources teams, venture capitalists, and investors understand market dynamics, identify skill gaps, and make informed, data-driven decisions. By uncovering trends in human capital, Revelio Labs enables its clients to navigate the complexities of workforce management effectively.

Included

Seed Round in 2022
Included operates a people analytics platform designed to enhance employee engagement and support organizations in measuring and improving their diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. The platform consolidates various employee data, including demographics, performance, and engagement metrics, to present a comprehensive overview. Utilizing advanced AI techniques and decision tree analysis, Included's AI Analyst Agent efficiently analyzes complex data, identifies hidden trends, and reduces manual workload. This enables organizations to make informed, timely decisions that strengthen their people strategies and effectively scale their diversity programs, ultimately fostering a more connected and retained workforce.

Five to Nine

Seed Round in 2022
Five to Nine offers a culture engagement solution aimed at enhancing workplace connectivity and inclusion. The company has developed an online employee engagement platform that focuses on the management and evaluation of both virtual and in-person internal programs. This platform integrates workflows and collects event analytics and feedback, allowing human resource teams to assess employee participation and sentiments effectively. By fostering communities of interest within organizations, Five to Nine helps promote a more inclusive workplace environment, enabling companies to improve the overall employee experience.

Enboarder

Series B in 2022
Enboarder is an onboarding and engagement platform that prioritizes the new hire experience by facilitating active engagement over mere administrative tasks. Its innovative workflow engine provides managers with mobile coaching throughout the onboarding process, ensuring they effectively support new employees. From the moment a new hire accepts an offer, Enboarder delivers rich, engaging content directly to their mobile devices. The platform empowers HR professionals to create and manage personalized onboarding workflows independently, without the need for IT or external resources. Key features include manager nudges, check-in surveys, and automated IT provisioning, all designed to enhance the onboarding experience and improve employee engagement.

Humu

Series C in 2022
Humu, Inc. is a human resource technology company based in Mountain View, California, founded in 2017. The company specializes in developing behavioral-change software that utilizes scientific research and machine learning to enhance workplace dynamics. Humu's platform enables employees to recognize each other's contributions, measure important factors that impact employee satisfaction, and promote positive behavioral changes within teams. By applying proven methodologies, Humu aims to help individuals become better leaders, managers, and teammates, ultimately driving productivity and fostering a supportive work environment.

KarmaCheck

Series A in 2022
KarmaCheck, Inc. is a technology-driven company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in offline and online background screening services. Established in 2018, it offers a comprehensive range of solutions, including criminal checks, employment and education verifications, motor vehicle reports, reference checks, and drug testing. Utilizing an API-first platform, KarmaCheck ensures a mobile-friendly candidate experience and rapid response times, delivering accurate background checks more efficiently. The company's innovative use of artificial intelligence and blockchain technology allows for real-time, actionable insights, helping businesses streamline their hiring processes and improve employee retention.

AdeptID

Seed Round in 2021
AdeptID is the developer of machine-learning-powered talent matching software to support hidden talent in the workforce. The company's models and API make it easy for any application to match talent to demand and training by surfacing underlying, transferable skills earned in seemingly different jobs.

Humanly.io

Seed Round in 2021
Humanly’s conversational AI engages with every single candidate. By automating the repetitive candidate screening and selection tasks, you reclaim valuable time. And by creating visibility into the interview, you make more confident and equitable hiring decisions using clear-cut evidence. The company was founded in 2019 and is Co-Headquartered in Seattle, Washington , and Sacramento, California.

Vahan.ai

Series A in 2021
Vahan.ai is an AI-driven chatbot designed to streamline the hiring process for blue and grey-collar workers in India. By utilizing advanced technology, Vahan automates various aspects of recruitment, making it easier for employers to find suitable candidates across multiple industries. This innovative approach not only improves the efficiency of hiring on-demand labor but also helps reduce overhead costs in the labor market, ultimately enhancing the overall supply of workers.

Utmost

Series B in 2021
Utmost is a workforce management platform founded in 2018 and based in Dublin, Ireland. The company offers a Workday-native solution that serves as an alternative to traditional vendor management systems. Its platform enables enterprises to effectively source, engage, and optimize spending for their extended workforce. By focusing on the management of contracts and flexible workers, Utmost facilitates essential human resource services such as onboarding, payroll, and benefits administration. This comprehensive approach allows large companies to enhance operational efficiency while alleviating common management challenges associated with workforce management.

Welcome

Seed Round in 2020
Welcome is a company that specializes in creating an offer management and compensation platform tailored for human resource teams. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in New York, the platform enables HR professionals to collaborate effectively, streamline approval workflows, and access real-time insights. It provides tools for tracking candidate engagement and establishing clear expectations regarding roles, compensation, equity, benefits, and the organization's mission. In 2022, Welcome was acquired by BambooHR, enhancing its capabilities in benchmarking and communicating compensation effectively using up-to-date compensation and equity data.

CodeSignal

Series B in 2020
CodeSignal, Inc. operates a cloud-based platform designed to facilitate the discovery and development of technical talent through innovative coding and recruiting solutions. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, the company employs game mechanics to offer online programming assessments that serve both instructional and recruitment purposes. Its platform enables employers to create customized tests aligned with their interview processes, assessing a range of skills beyond traditional data structures and algorithms. CodeSignal aims to enhance the hiring process by providing smarter assessment questions and a streamlined experience, ultimately helping organizations tap into diverse talent pools while improving their speed-to-hire. Trusted by prominent companies, CodeSignal has powered millions of skills evaluations, supporting both technical hiring and individual learning and development initiatives.

Teal

Seed Round in 2020
Teal is a career guidance platform that assists professionals in building meaningful careers. Founded in 2019 and based in New York, the company offers a range of services including resume consultations, job listing searches, and application tracking. Teal enables users to create, manage, and customize multiple versions of their resumes, facilitating tailored applications for various job opportunities. Additionally, the platform provides email and chat-based career assistance, group coaching, accountability support, and access to virtual networking events. Users can participate in weekly community events and utilize an extensive library of career content, templates, and growth-oriented video resources. Teal aims to empower individuals in their career journeys by providing essential tools, support, and a collaborative community.

KarmaCheck

Venture Round in 2020
KarmaCheck, Inc. is a technology-driven company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in offline and online background screening services. Established in 2018, it offers a comprehensive range of solutions, including criminal checks, employment and education verifications, motor vehicle reports, reference checks, and drug testing. Utilizing an API-first platform, KarmaCheck ensures a mobile-friendly candidate experience and rapid response times, delivering accurate background checks more efficiently. The company's innovative use of artificial intelligence and blockchain technology allows for real-time, actionable insights, helping businesses streamline their hiring processes and improve employee retention.

Confirm

Venture Round in 2020
Confirm is the creator of a hiring and performance management platform that reflects each employee's impact and influence. The company's platform employs tried-and-true quantitative methodologies to assess candidate quality, compare candidates to others in the industry, and uncover people, projects, talents, and credentials, allowing businesses to hire the right person for the right job and attain their maximum potential.

Expo

Venture Round in 2019
Expo is a developer of restaurant performance management software designed to support the operations and staff of hotels and restaurants. The company's platform leverages real-time data and insights to enhance team performance and optimize management practices. By efficiently analyzing data, Expo's software assists in the hiring of trained staff, enabling operators to make informed decisions that improve service delivery and overall customer experience in the hospitality sector. Formerly known as Pared, Expo focuses on providing solutions that enhance operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness for its clients.

Honcho

Venture Round in 2019
Honcho is the only AI-powered communications protection software that coaches and trains as employees type to help compliance and HR professionals build and maintain exceptional communications practices in their companies. Our communications-protection software helps reduce the risk of non-compliant communications. Detect when users are composing potentially problematic messages, have the ability to archive official communication channels, and support supervisory review of any issues that arise. Show employees, customers, and the world that you care about ensuring an ethical and compliant workplace. And, invest in your communications now to avoid costly litigation, regulatory fines, negative press, and a demoralized culture later.

Landit

Series A in 2019
Landit, Inc. operates a talent management platform focused on supporting women and diverse groups in the workplace. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, the company offers a personalized career development solution that helps organizations attract, develop, and retain high-potential talent. Landit's platform provides each member with a tailored playbook that includes tools, resources, executive coaching, and connections essential for professional growth. Key features of the platform encompass building personal brands, creating personal advisory boards, and facilitating curated skill development aligned with career opportunities. Through these offerings, Landit aims to enhance the success and engagement of women and diverse individuals in their careers.

Levee

Seed Round in 2019
Levee is a technology company based in São Paulo, Brazil, founded in 2016. It has developed a platform that leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to connect informal, unskilled workers with formal job opportunities that offer greater security and higher pay. The company's solutions cater to C-Level executives and human resources professionals across various sectors, including retail, food services, and healthcare. Levee's approach combines data science, automation, and recruitment marketing to streamline the hiring process for frontline workers. By enhancing efficiency and productivity, Levee aims to reduce absenteeism and improve overall employee engagement and turnover rates, enabling businesses to build a more effective workforce.

Vahan.ai

Seed Round in 2018
Vahan.ai is an AI-driven chatbot designed to streamline the hiring process for blue and grey-collar workers in India. By utilizing advanced technology, Vahan automates various aspects of recruitment, making it easier for employers to find suitable candidates across multiple industries. This innovative approach not only improves the efficiency of hiring on-demand labor but also helps reduce overhead costs in the labor market, ultimately enhancing the overall supply of workers.

Shortlist

Seed Round in 2017
Shortlist works in India and East Africa to help growing enterprises hire based on skills and potential, rather than pedigree. The Shortlist platform screens candidates using predictive chat-based interviews and online competency-based assessments, letting employers skips the most time-consuming and bias-prone phases of hiring.

Landit

Seed Round in 2017
Landit, Inc. operates a talent management platform focused on supporting women and diverse groups in the workplace. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, the company offers a personalized career development solution that helps organizations attract, develop, and retain high-potential talent. Landit's platform provides each member with a tailored playbook that includes tools, resources, executive coaching, and connections essential for professional growth. Key features of the platform encompass building personal brands, creating personal advisory boards, and facilitating curated skill development aligned with career opportunities. Through these offerings, Landit aims to enhance the success and engagement of women and diverse individuals in their careers.

Koru

Series A in 2015
Koru is a developer of a predictive recruitment processing platform that aims to enhance the talent recruitment process. The platform utilizes predictive hiring software to assess applicants based on key indicators of early career success, moving beyond traditional metrics such as GPA and college reputation. Koru has identified specific skills that are most predictive of workplace performance, known collectively as the Koru7, which includes Grit, Rigor, Impact, Teamwork, Curiosity, Ownership, and Polish. By focusing on these attributes, Koru enables recruiters to efficiently screen and select candidates, thereby improving the performance and productivity of early-career hires. The platform also supports efforts to increase workforce diversity and reduce the costs associated with poor hiring decisions. Customers using Koru have reported significant improvements, with 30-60% increases in high-performing hires and substantial annual returns on investment.
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