Amherst College problem solving in action
MAMMOTH ALUMNI VENTURES
Amherst founders are exceptional
entrepreneurs
Our alumni have built companies across every sector – from deep tech to social impact. They bring the interdisciplinary thinking and creative problem-solving that defines an Amherst education.
SEE WHY
Thai Lee '80
Built the largest minority/woman-owned business in the US
Alan Webber '70
Co-founded the iconic business magazine
Matt Hulsizer '91
Built a $20B+ financial technology firm
Phil Edmundson '80
Pioneered AI-driven commercial insurance
Meghan Nolan Fitzgerald '97
Reimagined outdoor learning for kids
Matt Glickman '87
Created the #1 digital parenting resource
Brad Stroh '96
Built a leading personal finance platform
William Collis '07
Pioneered professional esports management
Michael Loeb '77
Serial entrepreneur and venture builder
Nicolas Desmarais '07
Built a B2B commerce platform at scale
David Stiepleman '93
Co-founded a $75B+ global investment firm
Thai Lee '80
Built the largest minority/woman-owned business in the US
Alan Webber '70
Co-founded the iconic business magazine
Matt Hulsizer '91
Built a $20B+ financial technology firm
Phil Edmundson '80
Pioneered AI-driven commercial insurance
Meghan Nolan Fitzgerald '97
Reimagined outdoor learning for kids
Matt Glickman '87
Created the #1 digital parenting resource
Brad Stroh '96
Built a leading personal finance platform
William Collis '07
Pioneered professional esports management
Michael Loeb '77
Serial entrepreneur and venture builder
Nicolas Desmarais '07
Built a B2B commerce platform at scale
David Stiepleman '93
Co-founded a $75B+ global investment firm
MAV is an alumni funded foundation with a venture arm
We combine philanthropic support with strategic investment to back Amherst founders at every stage of their journey: from first idea to Series A and beyond.
Alumni Advisory Network
We're organizing a network of alumni experts to mentor Mammoth founders. Our advisors bring decades of experience across industries to help founders navigate challenges and scale their ventures.
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Grants & Investments
From non-dillutive grants to follow-on investments, we provide the capital Amherst founders need to build and grow. Our fund is designed to be founder-friendly and aligned with long-term success.
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Spotlight on current Amherst founders.
Taichi
Alumni founder building the future of data infrastructure
Structify
Nikol
Student founder who studied abroad at Harvard to pursue entrepreneurship
Student Founder
Connor
Building at the frontier through Y Combinator
YC Founder
How it works
Stage 1
Alumni
Alumni mentors and advisors provide domain expertise, introductions, and hands-on support to founders.
Stage 2
Investment Committee
Our committee evaluates ventures for grants and investment, ensuring strategic allocation of resources.
FAQ
BOTH. Mammoth Alumni Ventures supports founders at every stage — whether you're a current Amherst student with an idea or an alumnus building your next venture. Our programs are designed to meet founders where they are.
There are many ways to contribute — as a mentor, advisor, investor, or connector. Visit our network page to learn more and sign up.
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