Waterman Ventures

Brown University alums investing in Brown alumni-connected ventures. Part of @alumniventures.

[Waterman Ventures @watermanvc]

Join Ludwig Schulze and Rob Adams for a behind-the-scenes look at Waterman Ventures, as they discuss how they source top startups, build strong portfolios, and create access to early-stage innovation. Register now: https://t.co/e4ks06v7l9.

[Waterman Ventures @watermanvc]

Join Ludwig Schulze and Rob Adams for a behind-the-scenes look at Waterman Ventures, as they discuss how they source top startups, build strong portfolios, and create access to early-stage innovation. Register now: https://t.co/e4ks06v7l9.

[Waterman Ventures @watermanvc]

Smart money doesn’t chase hype, it follows substance. That’s why @ouraring's innovation and traction have drawn an elite circle of investors, including AV.

Delve into the decision-making processes that led to our investment in Ōura: https://t.co/Jxuaf5Gfhp.

[Waterman Ventures @watermanvc]

Meet the startup helping brands build stronger customer connections: @kalder_co.

CEO Gokce Guven reveals how Kalder is transforming loyalty programs into seamless, revenue-driving ecosystems.

Stream now on the Tech Optimist podcast: https://t.co/04lOvIAlu7.

[Waterman Ventures @watermanvc]

Loyalty is no longer about points—it’s about personalization, experiences, and connection. That’s why @kalder_co fills critical gaps in traditional loyalty programs by helping brands create, scale, and monetize next-generation loyalty programs: https://t.co/BFziF5R2yv.

[Waterman Ventures @watermanvc]

Congratulations to @QuantumQM on its $170M Series C funding round, bringing their total investment to $280M! With a strong focus on advancing operations, they’ve cemented their position as a leading force in quantum computing. Learn more below!

[Quantum Machines @QuantumQM]

We’re excited to share that we’ve raised $170M in Series C funding as our customer base now exceeds 50% of companies developing quantum computers.

A huge thank you to our customers, team, investors, and partners.

Full announcement here: https://t.co/phcedXauMZ

[Waterman Ventures @watermanvc]

.@TechCrunch spotlighted some standout companies from 2024, celebrating fascinating #tech, bold business models, visionary founders, and more. The honorees included several AV portfolio companies, such as @GoToImpulse, @ouraring, and @VardaSpace.

Explore the complete list below!

[TechCrunch @TechCrunch]

The 51 most disruptive startups of 2024 https://t.co/4cgPxxHNbx

[Waterman Ventures @watermanvc]

In this video, @AaloAtomics CEO Matt Loszak puts nuclear fuel to the test in collaboration with UT Austin and its UZrH nuclear reactor.

Watch the full video below!

[Matt Loszak | Aalo Atomics @MattLoszak]

This nuclear fuel (UZrH) has an incredible property: It can't melt itself down.

But why isn't it used in reactors everywhere?

In this video, we visit UT Austin's UZrH nuclear reactor and put it to the test: we actually TRY to make it melt down. Then we explore the history of UZrH, the challenges of using it in a power-generating reactor, and the upside if these challenges are overcome.

cc @AaloAtomics @yasir_fission @pronounced_kyle

[Waterman Ventures @watermanvc]

What do a revolutionary healthtech, a groundbreaking fintech, and an eco-innovation startup have in common? They're part of Waterman Ventures' Fund 5. Join our webinar to get the inside scoop on these startups before the final close.

Register now: https://t.co/qLLjQXsa2u.

[Waterman Ventures @watermanvc]

Portfolio company @vectara's Hughes Hallucination Detection Model (HHEM) has reached 2 million downloads on Hugging Face! As the #1 hallucination detection model, Vectara remains committed to reducing hallucinations through detection and correction techniques.

Learn more below!

[Amr Awadallah 🤖 @awadallah]

🎉 Big milestone alert! 📷Our Hughes Hallucination Detection Model (HHEM) just hit 2 MILLION downloads on @huggingface! Launched last Nov, we hit 1M downloads 3 weeks ago, and now we hit 2M downloads. This recent acceleration is a clear leading indicator that the #RAG AI Assistants/Agents market is maturing and moving into more production use cases where accuracy is paramount. Thank you to our amazing community for making this possible! 📷https://t.co/MiF6jh8U5v 📷 #NLP #HallucinationDetection #MachineLearning #RAG

[Waterman Ventures @watermanvc]

Probiotics have evolved from a gut health breakthrough to a multi-billion-dollar industry, reshaping health and nutrition. AV invests in innovative companies like
@PendulumThera and @Jona_health, leading the charge with research-driven solutions: https://t.co/3S5eHBQaGr.

[Waterman Ventures @watermanvc]

Take an in-depth look into venture investing with Waterman Ventures Managing Partner Ludwig Schulze. Learn about key venture capital principles, due diligence, portfolio monitoring, and more. Register now: https://t.co/DldVBvOfXV.

[Waterman Ventures @watermanvc]

Take an in-depth look into venture investing with Waterman Ventures Managing Partner Ludwig Schulze. Learn about key venture capital principles, due diligence, portfolio monitoring, and more. Register now: https://t.co/DldVBvOfXV.

[Waterman Ventures @watermanvc]

Join Waterman Ventures Managing Partner Ludwig Schulze for a presentation exploring how their team evaluates promising startups. This session will walk through key documents, investment stages, and core principles of venture investing. Register now: https://t.co/fxiCGW9qPp.

[Waterman Ventures @watermanvc]

Join Waterman Ventures Managing Partner Ludwig Schulze for a presentation exploring how their team evaluates promising startups. This session will walk through key documents, investment stages, and core principles of venture investing. Register now: https://t.co/fxiCGW9qPp.

[Waterman Ventures @watermanvc]

Join us for a live 45-minute presentation on Waterman Ventures, AV’s fund for Brown alumni and friends. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear from Managing Partner Ludwig Schulze, and ask your questions. Register now: https://t.co/F5yIJY2iOd

[Waterman Ventures @watermanvc]

Congratulations to portfolio company @AaloAtomics on their impressive fundraising round! Aalo is at the forefront of driving a clean energy future for all, consistently innovating and redefining what's possible. We're eager to see what the second atomic age holds. Read more! ⬇

[Matt Loszak | Aalo Atomics @MattLoszak]

Very excited to announce that Aalo has closed a $27M Series A!

We’re honored to be partnering with an incredible group of investors going into this next chapter. The future of nuclear is bright, and Aalo is just getting started.

We’re on a mission to make small nuclear reactors in large factories. This will enable predictable low costs and short construction timelines, making clean energy a reality, any place, any time.

Here’s what resonated most with our backers:

➡️ Speed: We raised our $6M Seed just about a year ago, and in the past 9 months we've scaled the team to 15 ppl, finished conceptual design of our reactor, signed a Siting MOU with the DOE, and submitted our REP to the NRC with agreement from a first customer.

➡️ Technology: Compelling economics thanks to high fuel energy density, simplified reactor inherent safety, and a focus on factory manufacturability from day 1. There exists an optimal balance between economy of numbers and economy of scale in nuclear, and we intend to find it.

➡️ Team: Highly experienced and credible team. Many worked on MARVEL program, and delivered first DOE authorization for construction of a new reactor since the DOE was formed in 1977. VP of Regulatory Affairs who helped pioneer the modern RIPB licensing framework used by most advanced nuclear companies today. (And more).

➡️ Master Plan: Unique strategy around go-to-market, regulatory approval, and technical de-risking. More to be announced here soon!

Interested in joining the team, partnering, or visiting us in Austin or Idaho Falls? Please do reach out! 👋

And once again, thanks to @fiftyyears, @valorep, @HarpoonVentures, @CrosscutVC , @dropalltables, @alumniventures, @PWVentures, @Earth_Venture, @GarageCapital , @yuris , @JeffDean, @nucleationvc, @AMECloudVC, @TK_H_E_N_R_Y_7, @18WheelerG, @MattBellamy, @AbhayVenkatesh1, @guthrie_gg, Matt Sweeney, @calvinfo, and some that we can't speak of publicly.

Kudos to the whole @AaloAtomics team, cc Yasir (@yasir_fission), Amir, Richard, Jeff, Luke (@Steel342000), Kyle, Gavin (@FissionableFrog), Asmaa (@AsmaaNuc55), Kerwin, Wheeler (@18WheelerG), Matt H, Tim, & Nick (@njcostelloe)

Blog post here: https://t.co/USR34wVglW

[Waterman Ventures @watermanvc]

Join us for a live 45-minute presentation on Waterman Ventures, AV’s fund for Brown alumni and friends. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear from Managing Partner Ludwig Schulze, and ask your questions. Register now: https://t.co/F5yIJY2iOd

[Waterman Ventures @watermanvc]

Join us for an upcoming presentation hosted by Managing Partner Ludwig Schulze. Discover the framework our team uses to evaluate promising startups, walk through the process, and learn how you can invest in startups through Waterman Ventures: https://t.co/k7LqIB0fM5.

[Waterman Ventures @watermanvc]

Join us for an upcoming presentation hosted by Managing Partner Ludwig Schulze. Discover the framework our team uses to evaluate promising startups and learn how you can invest in startups like this. Register now: https://t.co/1mJSaNhCQO.