Alumni Ventures

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Featured article: Alumni Ventures

Alumni Ventures distinguishes itself as one of the most active venture firms in the U.S., supported by a robust alumni network of individual and institutional LPs. They make hundreds of co-investments annually, democratizing venture access and empowering alumni-driven flywheels. Their model supports founders across all stages, offering capital without board seats and heavily leveraging community involvement. Their exceptionally high volume investing makes them stand out within the VC ecosystem

Location:

Manchester, New Hampshire, USA


Fund Size:

~$1.5B AUM as of 2025


Average Check:

$100K–$10M, with a sweet spot around $1M–$3M; strictly a co-investor (does not lead or take board seats)


Stage Focus:

All stages, across sectors and geographies; emphasizes alumni networks rather than institutional leadership


Household Brands:

Portfolio spans over 1,400 companies; not focused on household brands but highly active in volume


Contact:

Greg Baker (Executive Partner) greg@avgfunds.com

Mark Edwards (Chief Investment Officer) mark@avgfunds.com

Resources

WEBSITE

Here's their Linkedin:

Greg Baker (Executive Partner)

Mark Edwards (Chief Investment Officer)

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