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Waterman Ventures
AddedFeb 11, 2024
UpdatedJun 28, 2026
Waterman Ventures

Waterman Ventures

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Waterman Ventures: A private, for-profit venture capital fund investing in Brown University-connected companies.

Location
New York City, NY, US
Founded
2018
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Waterman Ventures is a private, for-profit venture capital fund that focuses on investing in companies with a connection to Brown University. As part of Alumni Ventures, the largest venture fund for individuals in the U.S., Waterman Ventures typically invests in seed and Series A rounds, with occasional participation in later stages such as Series F. The firm targets technology-driven startups and leverages its unique alumni network to identify promising opportunities.

Notable portfolio companies include Intus Care, JumpCloud, Runwise, Satellite Bio, and Spartan Radar, which have collectively raised substantial capital across various funding rounds. Waterman Ventures is led by key partners who bring extensive experience from their affiliations with top-tier venture firms and successful entrepreneurial backgrounds. The firm offers value-added services such as strategic guidance, networking opportunities, and access to a robust alumni community, enhancing the growth prospects of its portfolio companies.

Waterman Ventures - Portfolio Snapshot

Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages

Total Investments5
Current Portfolio Count5
Total Portfolio Exits0

Top Investment Stages

Seed2 (40.0%)
Series A2 (40.0%)
Series F1 (20.0%)

Stage Mix

Seed 40%Series A 40%Series F 20%

Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.

Recent Investments

Runwise logo

Runwise

Satellite Bio logo

Satellite Bio

JumpCloud logo

JumpCloud

Spartan Radar logo

Spartan Radar

Intus Care logo

Intus Care

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Waterman Ventures - Classification

Also Known As
  • Waterman Ventures, Inc.
NAICS
  • 520000Finance and Insurance
  • 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
  • 523900Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523990All Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523999Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
SIC
  • 6700Holding And Other Investment Offices
  • 6790Miscellaneous Investing
  • 6799Investors, Not Elsewhere Classified
Show 6 more industry codes
NAICS
  • 525000Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
  • 523910Miscellaneous Intermediation
  • 523940Portfolio Management and Investment Advice
SIC
  • 6000Depository Institutions
  • 6720Investment Offices
  • 6722Management Investment Offices, Open-end