Simon School Venture Fund - aVenture Asset Manager Research
Location
Rochester, NY, US
Founded
2013
The Simon School Venture Fund (SSVF) is an early-stage seed fund managed by MBA and Master's students at the Simon Business School, University of Rochester. The fund, supported by alumni donations, focuses on providing investment opportunities primarily in the seed stage, with occasional participation in Series A and convertible note rounds. This evergreen fund aims to offer real-world business experience to graduate students interested in entrepreneurship and venture investing.
SSVF's portfolio includes notable companies such as Finsix, which has raised $968,000. The fund is guided by an advisory board comprising successful entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and professionals from finance, law, and other fields. This diverse expertise helps shape the fund's investment philosophy, emphasizing educational value and practical experience. The SSVF offers unique value-add services by leveraging the extensive network and knowledge of its advisory board to support portfolio companies.
Simon School Venture Fund - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Portfolio Companies4
Current Portfolio Count3
Top Investment Stages
Seed3 (75.0%)
Series A1 (25.0%)
Stage Mix
Seed 75%Series A 25%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
