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
HyperionEye | A CWRU Startup Story
April 16, 2024Jennings, a medical student with a drive for innovation, has made significant strides in the field of biotechnology. His journey began in the MD-PhD program at…
Announcing the Winners of the 2024 Morgenthaler-Pavey Startup Competition
April 04, 2024That’s a wrap on the 2024 Morgenthaler-Pavey Startup Competition!
On April 3, over 150 attendees gathered in the Sears think[box] to celebrate the…
Meet the 2024 Morgenthaler-Pavey Startup Competition Judges
April 01, 2024The 2024 Morgenthaler-Pavey Startup Competition is days away, and we're thrilled to announce our esteemed panel of judges who are volunteering their time to…
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.