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About University Growth Fund

Investor type

VC firm

First check

$100k to $1.5M

Lead

Never

Themes

b-to-c
B2C
graduate
consumer
subscription
B2B2C
student founders
SaaS
university
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Funding Stages

4. Scaling5. Growth
6. Pre-IPO

Countries of investment

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Who we are

University Growth Fund is the largest student-run private equity fund, investing in high-growth firms with top institutional partners. We give students hands-on venture capital experience—sourcing deals, diligence, and supporting portfolio companies—adding value for startups and future leaders.

Funding Requirements

We invest in high-growth private companies at Series A to pre-IPO stages, co-investing with top institutional investors across sectors like technology, consumer, and SaaS. Our unique model places university students at the center of sourcing, diligence, and decision-making, providing real-world venture capital experience. This approach creates value for portfolio companies and develops future investors and leaders, blending strong returns with a powerful educational mission.

Value add

University Growth Fund adds value by leveraging talented university students to support portfolio companies with data analysis, partnership outreach, and market expansion. Their rigorous training and fresh perspectives deliver actionable insights and high-impact execution, accelerating growth and solving challenges while providing students with real-world experience. This hands-on support strengthens companies and fosters meaningful, results-driven collaboration.

Locations

299 South Main Street, Suite 357, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111 HQ

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