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We're a student-run venture fund investing across all stages in Brown-affiliated companies.
Van Wickle Ventures makes VC education more accessible while supporting entrepreneurs on College Hill and beyond. Inspired by the characteristically Brown spirit of innovation, VWV backs the university’s groundbreaking students, faculty, and alumni.
Fund Metrics
740
Companies Sourced
$25-50k
Check Size
12
Investments
Featured Blog Posts
A Big VWV Announcement, Nvidia's Manufacturing Plan For Supercomputers, Capital One's Merger with Discover for $35B, and Kodiak to Go Public in a $2.5B SPAC Deal
In this week's bulletin - Kodiak plans to go public, Trump claims "victory" following Nvidia's announcement to make AI supercomputers entirely in the U.S., and Capital One will merge with Discover!
Yale Students Raise $3M, China Claps Back With Tariffs, a16z Goes All-in on AI
In this week's bulletin - Yale students give LinkedIn a run for its money, China retaliates in the trade war, and a16z launches its largest fund.
Tariffs, Twins, and Trouble in Tech
In this week's bulletin - Market shifts, all things tariffs, the AI revolution in fashion, and what’s next for tech innovation 🔬 📊
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