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Founded in 2019, Van Wickle Ventures (VWV) is a student-run venture fund based at Brown University. The fund operates on an evergreen model, reinvesting returns to support its mission of fostering entrepreneurship within the Brown community. VWV has a team of 20 members, including vice presidents and associates, and currently manages seven investments.
Van Wickle Ventures invests between $25,000 and $50,000 in early-stage companies founded by entrepreneurs affiliated with Brown University. The fund emphasizes a hands-on educational approach, leveraging the diverse experiences of its student members to evaluate and support startups. VWV's investment strategy is informed by the success of notable Brown alumni ventures such as Figma and Warby Parker.
Submit your pitch through their form at vanwickleventures.com.
VWV typically participates in early-stage funding rounds, often investing alongside other investors but does not exclusively lead rounds.
VWV focuses primarily on initial investments in early-stage companies and does not have a defined policy for follow-on investments.
VWV operates as an evergreen fund, meaning it reinvests returns rather than having a fixed fund size.
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