Alumni Ventures

Blu Venture Investors is a venture capital investment company that supports early stage entrepreneurs in the Mid-Atlantic Region – Maryland, Virginia, Washington, DC and North Carolina. We typically invest $500K to $1.0M in a single round. When larger financing rounds are needed, we actively look to syndicate deals with other investment groups in our network. Our goal is an accelerated, successful exit, for both company founders and investors alike. Our investors are experienced, successful operating executives with experience in a broad range of industries and business models. Each of our investors has successfully launched new companies, products or services. The Blu Ventures Affiliate Program is a “by invitation only” group of accredited investors. These investors are provided Blu due diligence materials and quarterly/annual reporting of our portfolio companies. They invest alongside the Blu principals and benefit from our close engagement with our portfolio companies. Affiliates have the opportunity to invest via an opt-in model which mirrors those deals in which Blu members have already agreed to invest. This unique arrangement affords the affiliate members exposure to deal flow they would not see, substantive due diligence, and institutional-quality documentation and governance - all without the time commitment. Twice per year, we invite the affiliates for a Blu meeting and reception to network with principals and one another.

We help businesses from inception stage to exit with a bridge to innovative and sustainable business models as well as to emerging markets. We provide grassroot co-investment opportunities for our network and help our portfolio businesses grow by tapping into our vast experience in the field. Supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals – the blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future. Co-investment opportunities offering institutional and high net-worth investors better exposure to attractive assets at zero fees and superior returns. Generating alpha by way of a diversified portfolio is at the core of what we do. Your membership in a hyper connected, digital-first international network. Exclusive access to our deep knowledge base in high-growth markets; in particular, innovative and sustainable business models. We pride ourselves in our integrity, as well as a reliable, club-driven approach with both our investors and our projects. We believe that by scaling sustainable innovation, together, we can create a more sustainable future.

We leverage the Duke network to help: Our investors find innovative early-stage companies with great teams, and Our entrepreneurs find access to smart capital to fuel their growth. Our mission is to support the global Duke entrepreneurial community with an angel investing platform and co-investment fund (the Duke Innovation Fund) that engage and leverage the unparalleled Duke network. The strength of the Duke community across the world offers a uniquely powerful opportunity for networking and guidance from industry experts and successful entrepreneurial leaders. Duke Angel Network engages and matches experienced Duke alumni with portfolio companies to support their growth and success. Our members invest in companies in which a founder, executive, or board member is a Duke University alumnus, faculty member, staff member, student, or parent. They then work actively to connect their portfolio companies with the Duke network to foster collaboration and further success.

Nossos pilares de transformação é conectar através de mentoria para gerar conhecimento aos stakeholders e realizar investimentos a fim de potencializar o impacto dos negócios. Somos o primeiro grupo de investidores anjo do Rio Grande do Sul. Acreditamos no potencial das Universidades – onde a rede começou – e através dela buscamos potencializar o empreendedorismo e inovação no Estado e no País. Temos o orgulho de sermos Alumni UFRGS – uma das melhores universidades do País com ensino de excelência. Somos movidos por giveback. Retribuir a universidade o que recebemos “de graça”. Não nos conformamos com a realidade. Estamos promovendo um ambiente de incentivo, aos alunos que estão na UFRGS, para empreenderem e gerarem soluções a problemas reais. Estamos aqui para apoiar os empreendedores e líderes, que estão próximos de nós, e alavancar o potencial para chegarem mais longe e mais rápido.

The leading Irish Investment House focused on Entrepreneurs, Senior Executives, Institutional LPs, the Venture Community and Irish Diaspora. Our mission is to increase the economic value and overall wellbeing of the Island of Ireland by growing our network, enabling deserving investments and delivering superior investment performance. Putting clients and founders at the heart of what we do. Elkstone’s values of Excellence, Entrepreneurship, Empowerment and Alignment are central to our client experience. We take pride in our collective impact. Overview in numbers€100m+ Ireland’s Largest Seed Fund 1000+ Jobs created by our investment 45+ Team of specialists #2 Irish Unicorns backed at seed stage 250+ Clients 3200+ Properties delivered (1200 apartments and 2000 houses) Our ValuesEntrepreneurship: It is our DNA to make things happen when others don’t. We operate with the mind-set of the business owner, relentlessly and proactively executing the next opportunity. Excellence: We strive for the highest level of quality. We are determined in our pursuit of growth through our own self-improvement. This attitude ensures that excellence becomes a habit. Empowerment: We trust & respect each other to get things done. We encourage autonomy. We commit to being accountable for our actions and take responsibility for our work. Alignment: Our strong One Team culture is our greatest asset. We promote alignment, network compounding and clear communication amongst our team and clients, to excel and enjoy creating legacy together. What makes us differentA Window Into and Out of Ireland: We have a strong reputation and influential position in the Irish ecosystem. We’ve become the go-to Partner for strategic local and inbound institutional investors to Ireland. Alignment and Partnership: As a Family Office, we are unconstrained by the limitations of mainstream wealth management platforms. Our ability to support both start-ups and their founders on their personal journey is unique in the market. Our Unique Local & Global Network: Our clients include some of Ireland’s most successful entrepreneurs, operators, and c-suite executives which adds to our intellectual capital and ability to support portfolio companies. As an independent Private Family Office, we are unconstrained by the limitations of mainstream wealth management platforms. Making a Real Impact: Our Venture and Real Estate investments are addressing important economic, social, and environmental issues in Ireland and beyond. We are nurturing a vibrant Irish innovation and startup ecosystem - creating high-quality employment, and recycling capital to seed the next generation. We achieved legislative change for our EIIS Ireland Venture Fund, democratising access to a wider group of potential investors.

We invest in Harvard's most promising startups. Build an angel portfolio investing alongside top-tier VCs. Our awesome featuresInvest in a diversified portfolio of Harvard startups: Diversification drives superior risk-adjusted returns Engage with your Harvard community: Events, treks, speakers and more Back diverse founders: 79% of Phoenix startups have an underrepresented founder Access VC asset class returns ... with liquidity: Ability to sell your shares to community members at any time Opportunity to co-invest in specific deals: Ask about the Phoenix Founder's Circle