Alumni Ventures

Teachme.to is a community of learners discovering lessons for everything.

Teachme.to is a community of learners discovering lessons for everything.

AfterHour is a social finance application aimed at enhancing wealth and financial literacy among everyday traders. The platform allows users to share their live trading positions when making market callouts, fostering an environment of transparency and accountability. With over $200 million connected to various brokerages, AfterHour serves as a hub for traders to exchange ideas and strategies. By integrating elements from social media platforms like Twitter, Reddit, and Discord, AfterHour enables users to distinguish valuable insights from irrelevant noise. The app accommodates a diverse range of traders, from those with portfolios as small as $1,000 to seasoned investors with holdings exceeding $78 million. This inclusivity allows users to connect with peers who share similar trading experiences, facilitating learning and collaboration aimed at achieving success in the stock market.

Rodeo creates application software that helps users discover the best moments to connect and strengthen friendships

Cohart operates a global platform designed to connect creators with their collectors, fostering a vibrant community around art. The platform offers tools that enhance the experience of discovering, collecting, and sharing art, making it more engaging and communal. Users can interact with artists through chats, live-streams, and intimate conversations, which facilitates relationship-building and enhances their collection journey. Additionally, Cohart provides creators with a comprehensive marketplace that includes storefronts, sales analytics, customer relationship management, and inventory management tools. This enables creators to effectively manage their audience and monetize their work. Users can confidently purchase art directly from their favorite artists and showcase their collections, with features that allow for sharing, managing, and reselling pieces, thereby enriching their overall engagement with the art community.

222 operates as a consumer marketplace that enhances in-person social experiences at local venues. The company has developed a platform that employs artificial intelligence and machine learning to connect individuals based on shared interests and preferences. By utilizing a survey to gather insights about users' tastes, 222 enables customers to discover and participate in social events, fostering meaningful connections and networks. This focus on facilitating chance encounters and social interactions positions 222 as a unique player in the market of social engagement.

Proxi powers the future of personalized navigation. Today, Proxi's no-code mapping software makes mapping and crowdsourcing geographic recommendations accessible to everyone. Local experts and influencers use Proxi to create, customize and embed highly interactive maps into their social media accounts, websites, and apps. Enabling and hosting this curated content will power future tech-enabled, location-based experiences.

BACH LLC operates a platform and application that facilitates the planning and organization of bachelor and bachelorette parties. Based in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, the company addresses the challenges of coordinating group travel by providing a comprehensive solution where users can discover, decide, and plan events in one location. The platform includes essential features such as group chat, expense tracking and splitting, polling for decision-making, and the creation of personalized itineraries that can be shared among participants. This streamlined approach enables groups to manage their travel experiences more efficiently and collaboratively.

mintNFT is a premium member-based marketplace for non-fungible tokens (NFT) focused on bridging fan experiences with licensed content, brands, and talent. mintNFT integrates social, gamification, and a new patent pending authentication process for NFTs. mintNFT makes collecting NFTs a fun and engaging experience and converts casual fans into collectors, creators and partners. mintNFT provides an unprecedented social experience for users with unique features such as exclusive digital events, NFT live auctions, and fan-generated campaigns all within a dynamic, interactive, and gamified platform. It also includes an integrated secondary marketplace allowing users to buy, sell, and trade NFTs.

Marine Snow is a music-streaming platform that serves as a social network for music enthusiasts. It offers users the ability to listen to a diverse selection of both classic and contemporary songs while fostering community engagement through music discussions and interactive features. The platform emphasizes active listening and personalized experiences, allowing users to connect with friends and family over shared musical interests. Additionally, it incorporates unique artistic elements to inspire creativity and strengthen community bonds among its users.

The Third Place operates an information community platform aimed at connecting consumers with local businesses that align with their interests. By facilitating relationships between customers and independent businesses, it fosters a sense of community and encourages support for these establishments. The platform emphasizes the stories and values of local makers, helping consumers understand the significance of their purchases and the impact on the community. Through this approach, The Third Place seeks to transform customer interactions into meaningful connections, ultimately enhancing the financial viability of local businesses while promoting their role in the community.

Revmo is an enterprise platform designed to enhance professional networking by facilitating warm introductions among users' existing contacts. The platform leverages various input sources, including CRM systems, contact lists, and social networks, to automate personalized email and SMS introductions, thereby allowing users to connect with others in their extended network more effectively. This approach aims to foster organic and meaningful interactions while minimizing the reliance on unsolicited outreach methods. By streamlining the process of connecting professionals, Revmo helps users maximize their network's potential and create valuable relationships.

Vitrina is a mobile and social fashion marketplace for Brazil. eBay meets Instagram for Brazil. Vitrina is the pioneer mobile fashion marketplace in Brazil. It believes that Fashion is the best way to push mCommerce. and looks to create a platform for people to share, buy and sell their fashion products without much hassle, but still with all the security and safety needed. One of the goals is to truly create the most social marketplace out there. Using gamification aspects, social media concepts and a consistent tool to truly generate the best possible user experience. Currently available on Apple's App Store and via web (www.vitrina.cc). Coming soon to Android.

Stacks is a social video studio building the future of entertainment.

Dough, Inc. operates a platform that focuses on products made by women, offering a wide range of items including accessories, apparel, beauty products, books, food and beverages, health and wellness products, and home furnishings. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Dough serves as a membership community that aims to promote economic equality by increasing awareness and purchasing power for women-owned businesses. The organization is dedicated to building an inclusive movement that represents female entrepreneurs and their brands, striving for equal representation of women in leadership roles and the corporate world.

PartySlate is a digital marketplace designed to assist individuals in planning various events, including weddings, corporate gatherings, and social celebrations. The platform connects users with leading event professionals, vendors, and venues both nationally and internationally. Users can explore a vast array of unique party ideas and browse portfolios of event planners, caterers, photographers, and more. Since its establishment in 2016, PartySlate has seen significant engagement, with over 25,000 venues, planners, and vendors sharing more than 2 million photos of actual events. This content-rich platform not only inspires users but also serves as a portfolio-sharing tool for professionals in the event industry, allowing them to showcase their work and connect with potential clients.

Sleeper is a sports platform focused on fantasy leagues and eSports, designed to foster community and connection among fans. The platform provides a space for users to engage in various fantasy sports, participate in online leagues, and connect with fellow enthusiasts. It offers real-time fantasy news, push notifications, and expert advice, enhancing the gaming experience. By facilitating interaction and camaraderie, Sleeper allows users to enjoy sporting events in a communal atmosphere, creating lasting memories while competing for cash prizes and connecting with others who share their interests.

Sleeper is a sports platform focused on fantasy leagues and eSports, designed to foster community and connection among fans. The platform provides a space for users to engage in various fantasy sports, participate in online leagues, and connect with fellow enthusiasts. It offers real-time fantasy news, push notifications, and expert advice, enhancing the gaming experience. By facilitating interaction and camaraderie, Sleeper allows users to enjoy sporting events in a communal atmosphere, creating lasting memories while competing for cash prizes and connecting with others who share their interests.