Atland Ventures

🚀 What an awesome past week for Atland and Twin Cities Startup Week (TCSW)! We kicked things off with MN Cup, where Atland Alum Aditya Prabhu and Analyst Mohamed Hammadelniel won the student division for their amazing work on Alure LLC, a netting technology to eliminate Japanese Beetles. Another shoutout to Atland Alum Ava Najafi, CFO of Rora, a company reimagining the intimacy space for those a part of the LGBTQ+ community and a runner-up in the Student Division! Congrats to you all - we are excited to watch you do great things! We also hosted our own event, "Women Trailblazers in Venture Capital," featuring three powerhouse speakers who are making waves in the VC world. Their insights, experiences & advice were invaluable, and it was a great reminder of the importance of diverse voices in the industry. Thank you to our speakers, Sara Russick, Ellie Pigott, and Lara Larson, for sharing your journeys and inspiring us all! To top it all off, we hosted a recruitment event showcasing Atland to potential fund members. The session had a fantastic turnout, and we are looking forward to onboarding a passionate & talented group of new analysts. It was wonderful to see so many passionate individuals interested in joining our team and learning about our vision. Grateful for these opportunities to connect, learn, and grow with this incredible community. Looking forward to the next one 🔜

Just a reminder to mark your calendars for this Thursday! We can't wait to speak more with Sara Russick, Ellie Pigott, and Cathy Connett! All students are invited to attend—no tickets required! Come by and enjoy free Insomnia Cookies! 🍪

Exciting news from Atland Ventures! We’re thrilled to announce our investment in Angel Kids AI, a groundbreaking platform that creates a safer, healthier online environment for children. 😇 We’re backing a vision that puts kids’ well-being first. As society grapples with the impact of addictive platforms, Angel Kids AI offers a refreshing solution that fosters healthy habits, involves parents, and creates a truly child-centric online experience. We’re inspired by Tim Estes and the Angel team's commitment to this mission. Stay tuned for their launch this fall! Read more in our investment announcement... https://lnkd.in/gDB86HHU

We are so proud of this team and all their hard work. Excited to see their continued success and to be a part of Angel Kids AI's journey! 🚀

Who’s excited for Twin Cities Startup Week (TCSW)? Be sure to add our session — “Women Trailblazers in Venture Capital" — to your #TCSW2024 schedule. Tickets are available now! https://lnkd.in/gH47VYYf Some logistics for the event... ⏰ Time: September 19th, 4-6pm 📍 Location: Toaster Innovation Hub, located in the basement of Walter Library at 117 Pleasant St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455 🚘 Parking: Church St. Ramp located at 80 Church St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455, or street parking on campus So excited to see everyone there!!

Atland Ventures is now accepting applications for our Fall 2024 cohort! What we offer: • Unique fund structure: Student-run, student-owned venture capital fund based at the University of Minnesota〽️ • Focused investments: Targeting startups with solutions for a digitally native generation📲 • Real-world experience: Connect with the local startup ecosystem and gain academic credit📈 No prior experience in venture capital necessary! Take the next step: Learn more at our info session: 🗓️September 18th ⏰5 PM - 7 PM 📍The Toaster in Walter Library Apply now: https://lnkd.in/gtSj4DX7

🚀 Investing in the Future of Travel with Rove! 🌍 We're thrilled to announce our recent investment in Rove, the first-ever travel credit card designed specifically for Gen Z. Rove is revolutionizing the credit card industry by making premium travel rewards accessible to young adults—without the high fees and sky-high credit score requirements. Rove’s innovative approach, like cash flow underwriting and an easy-to-use points portal, simplifies the travel experience for our generation, allowing us to explore the world without the hassle. With travel being a top priority for Gen Z, we believe Rove is set to unlock a new era of travel freedom. We're beyond excited to support Rove founders Max Morganroth & Arhan Chhabra and can't wait to see where this adventure takes them! ✈️ https://lnkd.in/gkRWdyNu

Tune in to this interview from Kieran Ryan at The Boring Business Nerd featuring recent Atland graduate Ava Najafi! The conversation highlights how we make investment decisions, the value we bring to founders, and how passionate students can join our team. Atland Ventures is not just about capital—it’s about community, innovation, and empowering the next generation of investors. https://lnkd.in/gFzk7Juq

Lane Versteeg, our VP of Recruitment, was able to attend an event held by StrictlyVC in Washington DC! This event was held mid June and featured some pretty incredible speakers. These included Steve Case, Lina Khan, Luther Lowe, and Helen Toner. The event focused around insider VC content and impactful conversation. The key theme presented was how legislation is important for growth of early stage companies. Another highlight for us was from Steve Case, when he stated “there is still arbitrage” opportunities in smaller states such as Minnesota, and the Midwest. While we may fly under the radar to those in Silicon Valley, there is amazing potential for VC and entrepreneurship here in the Midwest. We are truly grateful for all of the insights, and will use them moving forward. Thanks StrictlyVC!

We are thrilled to announce Atland’s investment in Loper, a platform helping thousands find a post-secondary path that best fits their unique preferences. The team - Sam Bernstein & Eric Menna, among others - is building an app that the Atland crew wishes we had when we were in high school! 🏫 Check out how Loper enables students to explore the education marketplace in the investment announcement on our website 👏👏 https://lnkd.in/gQ8r9ThA