Welcome Alumni Ventures Investors

Alumni Ventures (“AV”) is a network-powered venture capital firm that enables accredited investors the opportunity to diversify their portfolio with the venture capital asset class. AV leverages STRATA Trust Company (“STRATA”) as its custodian of choice for self-directed IRAs and works together to support investors who leverage retirement funds to invest across AV.

AV investors receive discounted annual fees when investing through a STRATA self-directed IRA. See the IRA Fee Schedule for further information. In addition, AV investors have a STRATA-dedicated team to assist with account opening, investment funding, and any post-investing questions through their self-directed IRA.

To learn more about additional AV investing opportunities please visit: av.vc

How It Works

Step

Open

Verify your status as an Accredited Investor with AV. Please email investor.relations@av.vc to begin – AV’s Investor Relations team is standing by to assist. Establish a new self-directed IRA account with STRATA via the online account setup. This takes about 10 minutes, and STRATA has a dedicated Client Service team standing by.

Step

Fund

Complete a transfer form that allows STRATA to initiate the transfer of funds from your existing IRA to your new STRATA account, and electronically sign your AV investment subscription documents.

Visit the IRA Transfer Request section on our Forms page and select the correct form out of the options listed.
AV Investor Relations provides your investment subscription documents for electronic signature.

Once the forms have been submitted, STRATA establishes your self-directed IRA account, funded with the transfer from your existing IRA provider.

Step

Direct

Once STRATA receives your online application we will reach out with a pre-populated Investment Direction form for you to review and sign electronically.

STRATA will fund your AV investment once your Investment Direction form is returned to STRATA and as soon as your transferred funds settle.

business development contact

Questions?

Have questions about the process or partnering with STRATA? Reach out to our dedicated business development contact for personalized support.

Patrick Hagen

Regional Director of Business Development

512-945-9078 Patrick.Hagen@StrataTrust.com

Meet Patrick

16+ years in the self-directed retirement industry
Enjoys educating and teaching others
Featured speaker and contributing author for national publications

Cory Cooper

Relationship Manager

254-750-1026 Cory.Cooper@StrataTrust.com

Meet Cory

10+ years of experience in customer service and 3+ years with STRATA
Enjoys connecting with people
STRATA Bedrock Award winner for Service First and Client Centric

About Strata Trust Company

Get to know STRATA

STRATA Trust Company has been designated by AV to offer self-directed IRAs as an easy and efficient way for individuals to invest in AV's offerings. STRATA serves only as a directed, passive custodian and does not provide financial, tax, or legal advice. STRATA has no affiliation with or ownership of AV. In addition, this website should not be viewed as an endorsement by STRATA, and prospective investors should complete their own due diligence before investing.

More than 350 years of industry experience
In-depth asset expertise in a wide array of traditional, alternative, and non-exchanged traded investments
Easy-to-use, customer-focused technology that makes IRA transactions seamless
Competitive fees and complete fee transparency
Quick to respond and easily accessible
Unmatched personalized service and dedication
Online account access 24/7 to view account activity or download account statements and notifications
Robust regulation by state and federal banking regulators

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