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Simon School Venture Fund

Simon School Venture Fund

Rochester, New Yorkssvf.ventures

Overview

The Simon School Venture Fund (SSVF) is an early-stage, evergreen seed fund run by MBA and Master's students at the Simon Business School, University of Rochester. Founded in 2012, the fund provides students with hands-on experience in venture capital by allowing them to source deals, conduct due diligence, and make investment recommendations to an advisory board. The fund is made possible by alumni donations and invests in a wide range of industries, targeting US-based startups. It operates as a subsidiary of the University of Rochester.

Portfolio Companies

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Investments

Simon School Venture Fund investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Health Care OriginalsFeb 2025SeedCo-investor
WellinksNov 2021Series C-
SatellesDec 2016Series ACo-investor

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SeedSeries ASeries BGrowth

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersRochester, New York
Year FoundedN/A

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