Purple Arch Ventures

“I’ve been very impressed by my experience investing with Purple Arch Ventures. The management team is constructing a compelling portfolio with a high level of intelligence, due diligence, and professionalism. In addition, the investment committee is experienced and diverse, drawing from a wide range of perspectives including industry, geography, age, and gender. And as an investor, making the investment in PAV was clear and well-organized, using state-of-the-art digital communications and platforms. I highly recommend investing with Purple Arch Ventures as a professional way to diversify your investment portfolio with venture funded companies.”

Kristin McDonnell

“I have been involved investing in entrepreneurial endeavors for 16 years, and have been very impressed with the effectiveness of the processes at Purple Arch. Every deal they brought to the IC has been more than appropriate, and in fact we have invested in all but 1. They have also been very conscientious about diversifying the portfolio, to increase the likelihood of success. Plus, they’re just good people to deal with, both personally and professionally.”

Mary Jo Potter

“Purple Arch provides opportunities to invest in rounds that would be difficult to access and offers a seamless diligence and investment process.”

Andrea Jackson

“Having been on the investing side for nearly two decades, I’ve learned the returns created for investors are directly correlated to sourcing quality deal flow, a process that is highly inefficient as it is based largely on the relationships a few partners have at a VC/PE firm. Purple Arch Ventures has institutionalized this process by wisely recognizing the power of utilizing the networks of tens of thousands of alumni rather than depending on a small handful of people. This powerful network allows Purple Arch to see many more opportunities and be more selective in finding their next investment.”

Vamsi Yadlapati

“As an Investor and Investment Committee member, I have been extremely impressed with the quality and quantity of viable investment opportunities presented. The review process has been seamless and extremely professional. A high level of diligence is performed upfront and information is provided in a very thorough and timely manner. The overall communication has been outstanding and I feel highly confident with PAV’s investment strategy and execution.”

David Muson

“Purple Arch Ventures provides an amazing avenue for Northwestern alums to support Northwestern entrepreneurs while strengthening the alumni network and bond. The level of commitment, sophistication of due diligence, and strategy to tap a diverse set of alumni experiences to evaluate opportunities enable an extremely smart & systematic evaluation process. As an IC member, deals are presented to the committee in an extremely well-thought out manner including initial analysis of the deal, market/domain context, and an opportunity to engage directly with the CEO. The overall experience has exceeded my expectations and look forward to future Purple Arch Fund opportunities.”

Grant Gochnauer