Funding CWRU Alumni, Cultivating Venture Capital Leaders
The CWRU Alumni Venture Fund is a returns-oriented fund that invests philanthropic dollars in CWRU alumni, student or faculty startups alongside professional investors through a due diligence process led by current CWRU 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 CWRU entrepreneurship visibility
- Support capital formation for CWRU alumni, student startups, and CWRU spinouts
Fund Structure
The CWRU AVF is a returns-oriented fund with strong CWRU connectivity through the Veale Institute for Entrepreneurship and the CWRU Chief Investment Officer. CWRU Alumni Fund Student Fellows lead the due diligence process with support from CWRU 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
From soccer standout to STEAM education star
February 28, 2025From the sports world to the startup world, Case Western Reserve University and University Athletic Association alumni athletes are proving that the skills that…
CWRU Entrepreneur Robin Mansukhani is Harnessing the Immune System to Combat Aging and Disease
February 25, 2025Recently, we had the opportunity to speak with Robin Mansukhani, the founder and CEO of…
CWRU Entrepreneur Shardule Shah’s Mission to Revolutionize Disease Treatment Through Lipid Science
February 12, 2025Recently we had a conversation with Shardule Shah, CEO and founder of…
Support CWRU Entrepreneurs
The CWRU 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.