Notre Dame launches $3.5M fund for student-led ventures

A new $3.5-million fund at the University of Notre Dame has been established to help launch student-led ventures and further strengthen the educational component of the University’s ESTEEM Graduate Program. The funds for the program will be from gifts made to the University by John Jeuck, the former dean of the University of Chicago Booth […]

Dorm Room Fund backs student start-ups expands into New York City

NEW YORK—A unique venture capital fund that focuses on financing business concepts from students is expanding into the city. First Round Capital launched the Dorm Room Fund last year in Philadelphia with $500,000 and a team of students choosing which start-ups to finance.