GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
Varies; no fixed check size disclosed publicly.
Rolling submissions; annual fund has a close date — a June 2026 close was referenced.
FUNDING TYPE
Venture Capital
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
Alumni Ventures adds roughly 250-300 companies per year across all its funds, with the Women's Fund backing over 400 women-led startups to date.
The fund co-invests alongside lead VCs like a16z, Sequoia, and Y Combinator, meaning they typically back startups already in a recognized VC deal rather than sourcing cold inbound from founders.
WHAT IT TAKES
Confirm you are raising a round with a lead VC already in place, as Alumni Ventures co-invests rather than leads — Ongoing
Get on their radar through their deal flow network or a warm introduction via their 25,000-member investor and syndicate community — Variable
Review the Women's Fund annual cycle and connect before the fund closes for that year — Check current close date
WORTH KNOWING
Alumni Ventures is rolling (deal-by-deal syndicate) and runs an annual fund cycle — a webinar noted a 'final call' before the Women's Fund closes, so timing your outreach to their fund cycle matters.
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