Alumni Networks in Venture Capital Financing

Did you know…one-third of startup deals involve a founder and investor from the same university? Venture capitalists are more likely to invest in, and place larger bets on, alumni from their alma mater.

Join Jon Garfinkel as he discusses why a shared alma mater between venture capitalist partner and startup founder increases the size of the deal and improves “exit outcomes.” He'll also share a preliminary analysis of the potential for alumni connections to reduce the venture capitalist-funding gap among minorities.