Brook Stroud

Brook Stroud is a Senior Principal at Alumni Ventures, a venture capital firm.2 He brings experience in both operating and private investing to his role on the investment team.1

Professional Background

Brook began his career as an entrepreneur, founding two consumer startups that were later acquired.1 Prior to joining Alumni Ventures, he worked at Brand Foundry Ventures, where he focused on early-stage investing, due diligence, and collaborating with portfolio company founders.1

Education

Brook holds the following degrees:

• BA in History (cum laude) from the University of Richmond
• MBA with a concentration in Finance from McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin13

Role at Alumni Ventures

As a Senior Principal, Brook is involved in:

• Evaluating investment opportunities
• Conducting due diligence
• Working with portfolio companies

He is particularly passionate about entrepreneurship, business strategy, and investing in bold founders who are disrupting categories with innovative products and technology.1

Investment Focus

At Alumni Ventures, Brook typically invests:

• Between $250,000 and $3 million per deal
• With a sweet spot of around $1 million4

Additional Information

Brook is based in the San Francisco Bay Area and has over 500 connections on LinkedIn.3 He has also appeared on podcasts discussing his journey from a CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) founder to a B2B SaaS investor.5