Funding ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Alumni, Cultivating Venture Capital Leaders
The ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Alumni Venture Fund is a returns-oriented fund that invests philanthropic dollars in ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ alumni, student or faculty startups alongside professional investors through a due diligence process led by current ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ students.
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Fund Objectives
- Elevate student understanding of early-stage finance through experiential learning
- Drive strong financial returns
- Accelerate alumni engagement
- Enhance ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ entrepreneurship visibility
- Support capital formation for ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ alumni, student startups, and ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ spinouts
Fund Structure
The ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ AVF is a returns-oriented fund with strong ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ connectivity through the Veale Institute for Entrepreneurship and the ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Chief Investment Officer. ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Alumni Fund Student Fellows lead the due diligence process with support from ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ staff and alumni advisors. Our alumni advisors are a diverse group of experienced individuals who support our students in sourcing and evaluating potential investments.
Founder Profiles & Recent News
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Prince Ghosh on the Founder’s Journey: From NASA Engineer to Startup CEO
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From soccer standout to STEAM education star
February 28, 2025From the sports world to the startup world, ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ and University Athletic Association alumni athletes are proving that the skills that…
Support ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Entrepreneurs
The ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Alumni Venture Fund develops and accelerates the entrepreneurial and innovation ecosystem including students, faculty and alumni. Our students are at the foremost of the investment process. And that's a win-win for everyone.