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HMC INQ is a venture fund established in 2017, based in Claremont, California. The firm focuses on supporting startups founded by students and alumni of Harvey Mudd College. They aim to expand the college's startup ecosystem through financial support and resources.
HMC INQ invests $250K to $500K in pre-seed to Series A startups founded by Harvey Mudd College students and alumni. They are open to any business category and provide mentorship, introductions to other investors, and access to startup resources. The firm collaborates with Harvey's Angels and Gaingels to enhance their investment capacity.
Notable portfolio companies include WorkPatterns, a platform for team collaboration; Stellar Pizza, focused on automated pizza-making; FlyCoin, in the travel and rewards sector; Groundlight, specializing in AI solutions; Juva Health, a health tech startup; Samba TV, a data analytics company; and Young Alfred, a digital insurance platform.
Submit through their form at https://hmcinq.com/apply.html.
HMC INQ typically participates in funding rounds but may lead depending on the opportunity and the startup's needs.
The firm is open to follow-on investments to support the growth of their portfolio companies as they progress through funding stages.
Specific details about the fund size are not publicly disclosed, but they actively invest in multiple startups each year.
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