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.
Top Stages
Past deals in Ride Sharing
HopSkipDrive
Series D in 2022
HopSkipDrive, Inc. is a transportation service provider that specializes in ridesharing for children aged five and older. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, the company offers a platform that allows parents to pre-schedule rides for their children with vetted drivers, ensuring safe and reliable transportation to schools and activities. HopSkipDrive serves a diverse clientele, including families, schools, and government agencies, and has established contracts with over 400 school districts. The company operates in 21 major markets across 12 states, having successfully transported 2 million riders to more than 16,000 schools while covering over 20 million miles. Its focus on child safety and dependable service distinguishes it in the transportation sector.
Alto
Series B in 2021
Alto is a transportation company that offers on-demand rides using a dedicated fleet of well-maintained and sanitized vehicles. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Alto employs a team of carefully vetted and trained drivers to ensure a professional and consistent riding experience for its members. The company focuses on providing customizable ride experiences, allowing customers to personalize various aspects of their journeys, such as music selection and climate control. By combining modern technology with a commitment to safety and service, Alto aims to simplify the process of booking private transportation for its users. The company began its operations in Dallas with plans to expand into additional U.S. cities.
Hitch
Seed Round in 2021
Hitch is solving intercity transportation by offering an affordable, personal, and safe ride-sharing service to consumers.
The Routing Company
Seed Round in 2020
The Routing Company, established in 2018 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializes in developing advanced driver and rider applications for real-time shared ride routing. The company's core business involves providing private fleet management solutions, demand-responsive transit systems, analytics dashboards, and transit & paratransit services. Its flagship product, the Pingo™ app, facilitates on-demand or advance trip requests across various modes of operation, including on-demand, flex, fixed, and paratransit. The Routing Company partners with cities worldwide to enhance public transit efficiency, equity, accessibility, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability through its proprietary artificial intelligence-driven platform.
Yassir
Venture Round in 2020
Yassir Inc. is a leading super app based in Algiers, Algeria, that offers a range of on-demand services, including ride-hailing, food delivery, and last-mile logistics. Founded in 2016, the company enables users to book rides and order food through its mobile application, Yassir Go. Operating in 45 cities across multiple countries, Yassir aims to transform daily service delivery while fostering a digital economy. In addition to transportation and food services, Yassir is expanding its offerings to include financial services, allowing users to manage payments, savings, and loans digitally. The company focuses on integrating technology into everyday activities to enhance consumer lifestyles and create a marketplace that meets diverse needs.
HopSkipDrive
Venture Round in 2019
HopSkipDrive, Inc. is a transportation service provider that specializes in ridesharing for children aged five and older. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, the company offers a platform that allows parents to pre-schedule rides for their children with vetted drivers, ensuring safe and reliable transportation to schools and activities. HopSkipDrive serves a diverse clientele, including families, schools, and government agencies, and has established contracts with over 400 school districts. The company operates in 21 major markets across 12 states, having successfully transported 2 million riders to more than 16,000 schools while covering over 20 million miles. Its focus on child safety and dependable service distinguishes it in the transportation sector.
Gridwise
Seed Round in 2019
Gridwise, Inc. is a technology company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, that specializes in developing a mobile application designed for rideshare and delivery drivers. Founded in 2016, Gridwise offers a comprehensive platform that assists gig economy drivers in maximizing their earnings and enhancing their business operations. The application provides real-time insights on passenger demand, traffic, and weather, as well as alerts for nearby opportunities. Additionally, it features tools for tracking mileage, calculating tax deductions, and generating detailed tax reports. With its focus on performance tracking and earnings analysis, Gridwise empowers hundreds of thousands of drivers across the United States to effectively manage their gig work.
Wheels Up Experience
Private Equity Round in 2017
Wheels Up is a membership-based private aviation company that specializes in on-demand flight services in the United States. By leveraging data and technology, it connects consumers with safety-vetted private aircraft, offering both programmatic and charter options. The company aims to reduce the upfront costs associated with private flying while providing flexibility, service, and safety to its members. Through its mobile app, users can easily book flights, manage accounts, and access ride-share opportunities. Additionally, members participate in the Wheels Down program, which enhances their travel experiences. Wheels Up operates a diverse fleet, utilizing owned, leased, and chartered aircraft to provide a wide range of global travel alternatives.
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