BYU Cougar Capital
Provo, Utahbyucougarcapital.org
Overview
BYU Cougar Capital is a student-run venture capital and private equity fund managed by second-year MBA students at Brigham Young University's Marriott School of Business. It operates as a donation-based, evergreen fund and co-invests with established VC and PE firms, often assisting with due diligence. The fund invests across various stages from seed to private equity and sectors including information technology, AI, fintech, and others. It was founded in 2005 as an experiential learning course.
Portfolio Companies
4
Website
byucougarcapital.orgInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| GrainChain | Feb 2023 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Neurala | Jun 2021 | VC Round | Co-investor |
| Conceal | May 2021 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Chatbooks | Feb 2017 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Chatbooks | Feb 2016 | Series A | Co-investor |
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.