Purple Arch Ventures

Purple Arch Ventures is a venture capital fund and investing community for Northwestern University alumni. It provides accredited investors a diversified fund and deal-by-deal syndications, focusing on startups connected to the Northwestern ecosystem. The firm co-invests alongside established venture capital firms, offering members curated deals with shared due diligence and accessible investment thresholds.

Alumni Ventures launched Purple Arch Ventures in 2017, driven by the insight that an alumni network could democratize venture capital access and foster collective success. As a fund within the Alumni Ventures platform, it is overseen by a team including Executive Partner David Beazley. This initiative was conceived to harness Northwestern's community power, enabling alums to engage in venture investing.

Purple Arch Ventures serves accredited Northwestern University alumni seeking venture capital exposure. Its vision cultivates an ecosystem where alumni participate in innovation and entrepreneurship. The firm builds diversified venture portfolios for its investors, fostering a collaborative environment to support groundbreaking companies.