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Venture capital can be an appropriate addition to an accredited investor’s portfolio, in part due to the potential of VC to deliver higher returns than other investment opportunities.

Unlike traditional employee bases, the extended workforce combines the work of independent contractors, outsourcing partners, vendors, strategic partners, freelancers, etc.

The fitness industry is booming, and many people opt for personal coaching to help keep them on track, gain expert advice, and hold themselves accountable. However, it can be challenging to find a quality local coach, sessions can be expensive, and schedules difficult to coordinate.

Consumers across the globe spend 7.5 hours engaging with media every day, according to Statista. With an abundance of real-time media platforms in a crowded market filled with sometimes biased, tedious, and inaccurate reporting, it can often be challenging to find credible sources that deliver compelling content.

The healthcare industry is the largest employer in the United States. As of 2018, there are 20 million healthcare and social assistance employees in the U.S., making over $1.0 trillion in annual payroll, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

This series focuses on promising ventures beyond Silicon Valley and across the world.

Alumni Ventures’ Bascom Ventures Fund is democratizing venture capital for the University of Wisconsin community and serving as a value-add investor to its portfolio companies.

Immigrating to the U.S. is a notoriously cumbersome and expensive process. Some individuals end up paying thousands of dollars in steep lawyer fees for professional guidance. Others try to manage their applications themselves and miss pertinent paperwork and information. On average, it takes three years to receive a green card.

Our Emerging Markets Fund will provide individuals with a portfolio of ~20-30 promising venture-backed companies diversified by stage, sector, geography, and lead investor.