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Alumni Ventures — 2019 Investments

16 investments dated 2019 · listed companies and verified rows first · show all

Aurora Insightaurorainsight.comOct 2019 · $18MAcquired

Aurora Insight built a sensor network and data service that dynamically maps global radio-frequency spectrum use; acquired by Maxar.

Co-investorsAlsop Louie PartnersIn-Q-TelRevolutionValuestream VenturesPromus VenturesRise of the Rest Seed+1 more

Big Wolfbigwolf.com𝕏Dec 2019

Big Wolf provides early access to collectibles and games with ad-free gameplay, and operates a community platform where gamers can secure unique tags and license their likenesses as NFTs to game studios.

Creator EconomyCrypto & Web3GamingSan Francisco, US

Ismail Maiyegun(Executive Officer, Director)inMuhammad Ahmed Siddiqui(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsDebut CapitalUlu VenturesEchoVC Partners

BlueSpace.ai, Inc.bluespace.aiin𝕏Sep 2019

BlueSpace.ai is a software company focused on solving perception and prediction challenges in autonomous driving, addressing the "black box" problem in AV systems.

AI & Machine LearningDefense TechMobility & TransportationRoboticsPalo Alto, US

Joel Pazhayampallil(CEO)inChristine Moon(Co-Founder)in

Co-investorsFusionKakao VenturesPlug and Play VenturesSLVCUMC CapitalX-HUB TOKYO Global Startup Accelerator+3 more

Deliverrdeliverr.com𝕏Nov 2019acquired by Shopify · May 2022

Deliverr was an e-commerce fulfillment startup offering fast, Amazon Prime-like two-day delivery for merchants selling on marketplaces like Shopify, Walmart, and eBay via a distributed network of warehouses.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSSan Francisco, US

Michael Krakaris(Founder)inDavid C. Petersen(Founder)inHarish Abbott(Founder)Ryan Petersen(Founder)in

Co-investors8VCActivant CapitalKrillion VenturesNFI Ventures, LLC9Yards CapitalAnthony Pompliano+32 more

Dust Identitydustidentity.cominJul 2019

Dust Identity develops physical identity solutions using diamond-based technology to authenticate and trace high-value products and components across supply chains.

Circular EconomyDeep TechDefense TechEnterprise SoftwareHardwareIoTNew MaterialsRetail TechNeedham, US

Ophir Gaathon(Founder)inDirk Englund(Founder)

BoardIlya Fushman(Director)in

Co-investorsAngular VenturesBlockchain CoinvestorsF-Prime CapitalGrit VenturesMotier VenturesNew Science Ventures+7 more

EvaBotevabot.comApr 2019

Fremont, US

Rabi Gupta(Executive Officer, Director)Akshay Gupta(Executive Officer, Director)Ashish Kumar(Director)Saxena Satwick(Director)

Co-investorsA42.VCComcast VenturesForefront VentureStrawberry Creek VenturesBloomberg BetaPrecursor Ventures

Famebitfamebit.cominAug 2019 · $2.2M

The page describes YouTube Creator Partnerships, a feature within YouTube Studio that lets brands discover creators for sponsored brand deals and lets creators manage campaign inquiries, media kits, and rate preferences.

AdTechCreator EconomyMarketing TechMedia & Entertainment

Co-investors500 GlobalBessemer Venture PartnersCorrelation VenturesGlobal Founders Capital

Geospizageospiza.usinMay 2019 · $1M

The site (branded JonalisBlog.com) publishes guides, news, and lore articles about the video game World of Warcraft, covering gameplay strategies, PvP, and in-game gold spending for players of all levels.

Climate TechGamingMedia & EntertainmentDenver, US

Sarah Tuneberg(Executive Officer, Director)in

Co-investorsChloe CapitalKokopelli CapitalMatchstick VenturesTechstarsGAN Ventures

GritWellgrit-well.comJan 2019

HealthtechSan Francisco, US

Chelsea Rowe(Executive Officer)in

Co-investorsPeterson VenturesStratMindsStartUp Health

KYC Hospitalitykychospitality.comAug 2019

KYCH Hospitality offers hotels a single technology system that consolidates daily operations such as guest and team messaging, housekeeping, engineering, front desk, concierge, security, and F&B into one system of record.

Enterprise SoftwareSaaSTravel & HospitalitySan Francisco, US

Dina Yuen(Founder)

BoardJim Andelman(Director)in

Co-investorsBonfire VenturesSimplex VenturesStreamlined VenturesTenOneTen VenturesWellington Management

Lumanulumanu.comin𝕏Mar 2019

Lumanu provides a platform for teams to manage vendor relationships with creators and influencers, handling onboarding, compliance, and payments.

Creator EconomyEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSBurlingame, US

Tony Tran(CEO and Founder)inKevin Katari(Executive Officer, Director)Peter Sachse(Director)Hieu Tran(Executive Officer, Director)Paul Johnson(Director)

Co-investors9Mile LabsCapital Midwest FundCore Venture CapitalGaingelsOrigin VenturesOssian Capital+4 more

Mootralmootral.comDec 2019

Mootral developed natural feed supplements that reduce enteric methane emissions from ruminant livestock and built a carbon-credit financing model (the CowCredit) to pay farmers for verified methane reductions.

AgTechBiotechClimate TechRolle

Thomas Hafner(Executive Officer)

Co-investorsLowercarbon CapitalFJ LabsThird Derivative

Onarollonaroll.coNov 2019

Onaroll is a platform for restaurant and retail franchises that sets performance goals for hourly workers and rewards them with gift cards to 500+ brands for hitting targets like on-time arrival, upsells, and speed of service.

Future of WorkHR TechSaaSNew York, US

Peter Ginberg(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investors1/1 CapitalBessemer Venture PartnersClocktower VenturesCoatue Management

Podcornpodcorn.fminAug 2019 · $2.2M

Podcorn operates a self-service marketplace that links podcast hosts with brands looking to sponsor episodes.

ConsumerSocial

Agnes KozerainDavid Kierzkowskiin

Co-investors500 GlobalCorrelation VenturesBessemer Venture PartnersGlobal Founders Capital

Prevuprevu.comAug 2019

New York, US

Chase Marsh(Executive Officer, Director)Thomas Kutzman(Executive Officer, Director)Ryan Freeman(Director)

Co-investorsLiebenthal VenturesLigo Partners LLCSimplex VenturesWinklevoss CapitalAlpaca VC

Strateosstrateos.comin𝕏Apr 2019

Strateos develops remote access laboratory software and automation platforms that enable scientists to design, execute, and analyze experiments through cloud-based robotics and control systems.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechRoboticsSaaSMenlo Park, US

Chris Krueger(Executive Officer)inMark Fischer-Colbrie(Executive Officer, Director)inDavid Lynch, PhD(Chief Executive Officer)Marc Siladi(Chief Operating Officer)in

BoardJoshua Wolfe(Director)Armen Vidian(Director)in

Co-investorsDCVC (Data Collective)Lux CapitalBlueStone Venture PartnersThird Rock VenturesDolby Family VenturesHarmonix Fund+6 more

Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.