Purple Arch Ventures

Purple Arch Ventures is a private investing community for graduates of Northwestern University. It is run through Alumni Ventures and lets accredited alumni put money into startups alongside established venture firms.

Products and services

• Annual venture fund: a new diversified fund is raised and invested each year.
• Syndicate deals: members can also invest in single companies, one deal at a time.
• Shared diligence: research on each deal is passed on to members, who can start with low minimums.
• Venture Club membership: investors gain access to events, learning and networking.
• Co-investing: deals are made alongside other lead venture firms across stages and regions.

Who it serves

Accredited Northwestern alumni and friends of the community who want exposure to venture capital and to technology and entrepreneurship.

Key facts

• Parent platform: Alumni Ventures
• Notable investments: Sondermind, Axiom Space and Dataminr
• Format: fund plus syndicate