Not just for the big guys: McMurry University creates new student-led investment fund
ABILENE, Texas – McMurry University students in the School of Business will have a unique learning opportunity beginning this fall with the creation of a $1 million Student-Managed Investment Fund. The fund, approved this summer by the McMurry Board of Trustees, will allocate the $1 million from the McMurry endowment which will be managed by students enrolled […]
CU Denver students direct companies through Bridges’ VC fund
The Bard Center exposes entrepreneurs to a variety of funding sources in order to help them pursue their business dreams. One of these sources is the Rutt Bridges Venture Capital Fund, which started in 1998 from an endowment gift by Rutt Bridges. This fund was created in order to provide seed capital for start-up companies […]
Wolverine Fund, Social Ventures Fund, and more student-led initiatives at U Michigan
Talk about the current state of venture capital in North America and states like California and Massachusetts are immediately invoked. Have a conversation about building the venture capital communities of tomorrow, and you might be surprised to hear Michigan’s name surface. The University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business is a pioneer is creating student-run […]
IDEA: Northeastern’s Venture Accelerator launches first wave of ventures
In fewer than two years, IDEA has worked with more than 200 ventures from every college in the university and provided approximately $150,000 in funding to more than a dozen teams, many of which have drawn interest from outside investors. The venture accelerator is in position to dole out some $200,000 in funding within the next year.
Northeastern University student-led accelerator fund grows its funding
Student-run venture accelerator IDEA has added another pitch round over the summer, and more funding to its program. Created by a group of students at Northeastern University, IDEA will now offer another opportunity for current undergraduate and graduate students and alumni to bring their ventures out of the dorm room and in front of investors.
Nanofiber lands $500K from TechColumbus
TechColumbus announced Tuesday it has stepped up its commitment to incubator tenant Nanofiber Solutions LLC with a $500,000 loan that will convert to equity, the largest to date from the current $2 million round of state-backed Pre-Seed Fund investments.
Michigan Wolverine fund drives student innovation
Wolverine Venture Fund The $5.5 million dollar Wolverine Venture Fund invests primarily in early stage companies. The Fund is one of the world’s first VC funds where students are partners in the investment decision-making process.
Wayne State Launches Warrior Pre-Seed Fund For Student Tech Startups
Wayne State University has launched a new pre-seed fund supporting student-run tech startups, the first of its kind in Detroit. Th e Warrior Fund, which is made possible through a grant from the Michigan Initiative for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, will be administered by the tech transfer office and Blackstone Launch Pad. A total of $25,000 is available for startups, which […]