Triphammer Ventures

Triphammer Ventures is a venture capital investing community for Cornell alumni and friends of the university. It is one of the alumni-focused funds run by Alumni Ventures, and offers both a diversified venture fund and deal-by-deal syndicates.

The fund co-invests alongside established venture capital firms. Its premise is that members do better by investing together.

Products and services

• Annual venture fund: a new diversified fund is raised and invested each year.
• Deal-by-deal syndicates: members can choose individual investments.
• Venture Club membership: access to events, learning and networking for investors in the fund.
• Shared due diligence: research on each deal is passed on to members.
• Educational content: material on entrepreneurship and venture capital.

Customers and markets

Accredited Cornell alumni who want exposure to venture capital, and who value investing with fellow alumni. Minimum investments are described as low.

Key facts

• Affiliation: Cornell University alumni community
• Operator: Alumni Ventures
• Notable investments: Dataminr, Blue Note Therapeutics, Thirty Madison