Drexel Gets Into Early Stage Venture Capital
Drexel University is getting into early-stage venture capital. The school announced Monday the creation of “Drexel Ventures,” a new program designed to incubate and fund new technologies developed by faculty, students and alumni
Dragon Fund, A Drexel University Student-led Fund, Secures $1mm for investment
The student-managed portfolio, called the Dragon Fund, began in 2007 with a $250,000 contribution from Drexel. The university contributed another $100,000 in 2011 and then $500,000 in May. The fund has gained more than $150,000, due to the investments made by the students. “The fund has performed quite well. It has beaten
The Dorm Room Fund, Supported By First Round Capital, Puts $20K Into Student Ventures
Most college dormitories are a mixture of unmade beds, fireproof carpeting, beer pong, ramen noodles and that poster of John Belushi in “Animal House.” Investors want to add two more ingredients: successful start-ups and budding venture capitalists. “We’re trying to help students feel what it is to run a start-up, to take an idea that starts in […]
Drexel University announces new venture fund
Less than a week after Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter announced a public-private venture fund, a Philadelphia university said it will launch a venture fund next year. Drexel University president John Fry mentioned the venture fund as part of a presentation mapping out the university’s plans for transforming a section of the surrounding neighborhood into an […]
Pennsylvania University Partnership Funds Translational Research Through The Energy Commercialization Institute (ECI)
Alternative energy research projects involving four faculty members from the University of Pennsylvania have been awarded grants from the Energy Commercialization Institute,a translational-research partnership that draws upon several regional universities.