Earn academic credits while investing real money in local startups. Learn about the “Husky Graduate Venture Fund” — a UConn graduate-students-run venture capital fund.
Register at https://bit.ly/3KUNHAv
Event: Webinar (WebEx)
Time: 7 p.m.
Date: May 2, 2022 (Monday)
Participants: Graduate students and faculty members from all UConn departments are invited to participate.
Synopsis: The Husky Graduate Venture Fund is an early-stage, follow-on investment fund in Connecticut that supports financial (Fintech) and biological (Biotech) technology firms. It is open to UConn graduate students from all disciplines. By maintaining complete management over the fund, students obtain real-world, hands-on learning. Participating in fund management, deal sourcing, due diligence, and post-deal consultancy earns graduate students three management credits per semester.
Contact: Michael Finnegan michael.finnegan@uconn.edu
Synopsis: Open to UConn graduate students of all departments, the Husky Graduate Venture Fund is an early-stage, follow-on investment fund in Connecticut, backing financial (Fintech) and biological (Biotech) technology startups. Students receive real-world, hands-on learning by maintaining complete control of the fund. Students earn three credits per semester by taking part in fund management, deal sourcing, due diligence, and post-deal consulting.
For more information, contact: Michael Finnegan at michael.finnegan@uconn.edu