116 Street Ventures

116 Street Ventures is a venture capital firm that operates as part of the Alumni Ventures network, specifically serving the Columbia University community. The firm provides accredited alumni and friends of the university with the opportunity to invest in a diversified portfolio of high-growth startups, including many in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and healthcare sectors. 116 Street Ventures typically co-invests alongside established venture capital firms in seed through growth-stage rounds. By leveraging the extensive Columbia alumni network, the firm identifies promising innovations and provides strategic support to its portfolio companies. Its investment strategy emphasizes sector diversification while maintaining a strong presence in life science and technology-driven industries. The firm aims to democratize access to venture capital for individual investors while fostering entrepreneurship within the Columbia ecosystem.