Chestnut Street Ventures

About The Fund

Chestnut Street Ventures is a venture capital fund that provides a unique investment opportunity for alumni of the University of Pennsylvania (Penn) by investing in companies with a Penn connection. Based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, they prioritize building a diverse venture portfolio that includes a range of sectors such as FinTech and Financial Services, A.I. and Big Data, among others. Each year, Chestnut Street Ventures raises and invests in a new fund, offering their community of Penn alumni investors, entrepreneurs, and friends access to syndication investment opportunities. Their notable investments include startups like Burrow, Integrate, data.world, and Ghost Robotics. Part of Alumni Ventures, which is recognized as America's Largest Venture Firm for Individuals and ranked as a 'Top 20 Venture Firm' by CB Insights in 2024, they leverage a network-powered venture capital approach. Chestnut Street Ventures also places great importance on their investor rewards program, performance tracking, and transparency in fund policies. They host events such as webinars to provide fund updates and insights about the venture capital landscape, aiding investors in their strategic planning. The team is composed of managing partners and associates who work daily to evaluate and invest in innovative deals within the powerful Penn alumni network. Testimonials from both investors and companies underscore the value of Chestnut Street Ventures as a partner that not only provides financial support but also offers strategic connections and assistance in navigating growth challenges. Their portfolio reflects a commitment to a broad range of ventures, investing alongside well-established venture firms and helping investors build a diversified portfolio. The sectors they invest in span across AI & ML, AR/VR, Big Data, Consumer, Cybersecurity, and more, demonstrating their capacity to adapt and invest in various stages and sectors of the growing startup ecosystem.