Individuals' Venture Fund

Individuals' Venture Fund (Alumni Ventures) provides individual accredited investors with access to venture capital investments, democratizing a traditionally exclusive asset class. The organization offers curated startup opportunities and diversified portfolios through a community-driven model, having scaled significantly from its origins as an alumni fund to establish a nationwide network. It systematically raises capital from a broad base of individual accredited investors to deploy into high-potential, transformative companies across various sectors worldwide. Operating with a standard venture capital firm structure, it generates revenue through management fees and carried interest on its investments. This approach aims to connect a diverse community of accredited individuals with promising early-stage ventures, fostering broader participation in the venture ecosystem. While specific portfolio companies or lead investors are not publicly detailed, the organization was founded in 2014 by Mike Collins, who also serves as its CEO.