Alumni Ventures

First Momentum Ventures is a pre-seed venture capital firm dedicated to technical B2B and Deep Tech startups across Europe. Founded by engineers and scientists, the team speaks the language of technical founders and understands the complexities of building groundbreaking technology companies. They invest between €250,000 and €1.5 million in early-stage ventures tackling challenging problems across climate and energy, compute, industrial tech, deep tech, AI and machine learning, aerospace, software infrastructure, and techbio sectors. Since 2018, First Momentum has made over 50 investments, supporting technical teams that have collectively raised more than €1 billion in follow-on funding. The firm operates with offices in Karlsruhe and Munich, Germany, and has established a Venture Scout network with over 100 scouts across European universities and research hubs. Beyond capital, they provide tangible support through high-value connections to talent, customers, and investors, while developing initiatives like the Deep Tech Hardware Napkin guide, Spinoff Summit platform, and PhD Fellowship program to accelerate the European deep tech ecosystem.

Every year, millions of lives are impacted by age-related diseases that rob people of their health, independence, and time with loved ones. Apollo Health Ventures exists to change this reality by building next-generation companies that extend healthy human lifespan through cutting-edge biotechnology and breakthrough science. As a transatlantic early-stage venture capital firm, the team actively co-founds and invests in transformative healthcare companies targeting age-related diseases and aging itself, leveraging deep scientific and operational expertise to turn untapped technologies into life-changing treatments. The firm operates on a dual strategy: their Venture Lab partners with scientific experts to create new companies from the ground up, acquiring founder shares at nominal value while building top teams and conducting killer experiments to minimize risk. Simultaneously, they identify and accelerate best-in-class companies at early stages, providing access to capital, strong syndicates, and extensive networks across Europe and the United States. By enabling scientific breakthroughs in companies like Auron Therapeutics, Therini Bio, and HAYA Therapeutics, Apollo Health Ventures aims to impact human health within the next decade, proving that biotechnology is the solution for a healthier lifespan and reduced healthcare spending.

BIP Ventures champions investors' goals and stewards founders' dreams. For nearly two decades, the firm has connected visionary founders with astute investors and operators to drive market-leading outcomes. As the North American-focused venture capital division of BIP Capital, BIP Ventures is one of the Southeast's largest and most active VC firms. They are builders, not buyers, with a history of investing in high-growth companies and supporting founders in creating long-term value. Since 2007, BIP Ventures has invested in the success of B2B software and tech-enabled service businesses at all stages of maturity. The firm provides entrepreneurs with access to capital, infrastructure, acumen, and talent that results in category-leading companies. A distinct multi-stage investment platform helps pursue durable outcomes while delivering consistent top-quartile returns. The firm partners with extraordinary founders to drive exceptional outcomes across healthcare technology, information technology, SaaS, and fintech sectors.

At Coreline, we get involved from the start and commit for the long term. We make a small number of high-conviction investments in the US and Japan, focusing on the fundamentals of building impactful companies. Our intentionally compact portfolio means every founder gets our full attention. Expect thoughtful conversations, hands-on advice, and partners who build trust, foster collaboration, and contribute to your growth. We believe in nurturing entrepreneurs and creating something great, together. With an exceptional track record and the strong focus of a boutique firm, we believe in diligently pursuing the “craft” of venture capital. No gimmicks, no shortcuts, just the mastery of the basics.

Alumni Ventures is one of the world’s most active venture capital platforms, with $1.4B+ in assets raised and investments in 1,300+ companies. Our network of 850,000+ members and 40+ dedicated investors connects accredited individuals to high-quality venture deals - typically reserved for institutions - through our alumni-driven communities and diversified co-investment strategy. With offices in Boston, New York, Chicago, Menlo Park, and Manchester, NH, we’re rapidly growing and committed to fueling entrepreneurial success while developing the next generation of VC professionals.

Founded in 2018 by Will Ward and a recognized leadership team in TV, film and music management, production and business development, Fourward is dedicated to finding and creating opportunities that make differences in careers and businesses. Collectively, we have decades of experience developing opportunities where they didn’t previously exist – in Hollywood, Nashville and around the world. What really excites us, however, is putting that experience, insight and global access to work creating new paths for our partners. Focus Brings Value It’s all about opportunity. By focusing our efforts on behalf of our clients, we’re able to develop opportunity where it didn’t previously exist and weed out the possibilities that aren’t as strategic. We focus our attention in the following four areas: Film & TV Music Production Strategies & Development A Worldwide Network Living at the nexus of global technology and entertainment, we see the entire field of play – from the talent to the financiers, and from corporations to governments around the world. Through Fourward’s global investment arm, Fourward Investments LLC, we leverage our relationships, networks and know-how to enhance value. We invest in media, entertainment and technology opportunities with a focus on North American and the Asia Pacific region.