Dave Fan

Dave Fan is a Senior Principal at Alumni Ventures Group (AVG), one of the most active venture capital firms in the United States.12 He brings significant experience in both venture investing and startup operations to his role at AVG.

Professional Background

Dave has held several key positions in the venture capital and startup ecosystem:

• Senior Principal at Alumni Ventures Group1
• Venture Partner at NextGen Venture Partners3
• Founding Investor at CRE Venture Capital

Prior to his venture capital roles, Dave gained valuable operational experience in venture-backed companies:

• Helped scale sales and business development at two venture-backed companies:
  1. Zocdoc (digital health)
  2. Shibumi (enterprise cloud software)1

Education and Interests

Dave holds a BA in Economics from Brown University.1 His academic background and professional experience have shaped his investment interests:

• Particularly interested in the intersection of health, education, and the environment1
• As the "black sheep" in a family of doctors and scientists, he brings a unique perspective to health-related investments

Personal

Outside of his professional life, Dave enjoys:

• Tennis
• Travel
• Playing the piano1

Dave Fan's experience across venture capital, startups, and investment banking positions him well to evaluate and support early-stage companies in Alumni Ventures Group's portfolio.