Startup and Founder Stories

Alumni Ventures portfolio company Impulse Space is pioneering the next chapter in space logistics.

Alumni Ventures portfolio company Impulse Space is pioneering the next chapter in space logistics.

Alumni Ventures portfolio company Unstructured helps public and private sector organizations securely prepare their data for use with AI.

Compound has developed a technology platform and proprietary financial product that lowers the barriers to residential real estate ownership in major cities by reducing the initial capital requirement. Compound uses a unique, SEC-qualified structure to securitize residential condominiums, specifically in fast-growing cities around the world. Users can leverage Compound’s mobile app to build a personal real estate collection and to buy and sell shares in individual properties.

The world is experiencing a “Perfect Storm” crisis: a pandemic, likely worldwide recession, and an extreme level of both personal and societal fear — all reinforced in a vicious spiral. Add to this the 2020 speed of information (and disinformation) sharing that amplifies and accelerates the sense of panic.

Deep Tech Fund 2 will build a diversified portfolio of ~20-30 deep tech companies tackling the toughest and potentially most lucrative tech challenges.

A reminder that our Emerging Markets Fund closes to new investors at the end of June, or as soon as we reach 250 investors. The fund offers a portfolio of ~20-30 diverse deals from outside of major U.S. VC hubs — both in the U.S. and abroad.

Unlike traditional employee bases, the extended workforce combines the work of independent contractors, outsourcing partners, vendors, strategic partners, freelancers, etc.

The fitness industry is booming, and many people opt for personal coaching to help keep them on track, gain expert advice, and hold themselves accountable. However, it can be challenging to find a quality local coach, sessions can be expensive, and schedules difficult to coordinate.

Consumers across the globe spend 7.5 hours engaging with media every day, according to Statista. With an abundance of real-time media platforms in a crowded market filled with sometimes biased, tedious, and inaccurate reporting, it can often be challenging to find credible sources that deliver compelling content.