Van Wickle Ventures
vanwickleventures.comVWV invests $25-50k checks across all stages in Brown-affiliated companies (students, alumni, and faculty founders). The fund democratizes VC education while supporting entrepreneurs on College Hill and beyond.
Check Size
$25K - $50K
Focus Areas
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Van Wickle Ventures believes that Brown’s highly holistic educational experience creates divergent and empathetic thinkers capable of building successful companies. The firm is inspired by the characteristically Brown spirit of innovation and focuses on backing the university’s most groundbreaking students, faculty, and alumni. As a student-run evergreen fund, VWV combines real capital deployment with hands-on venture education, allowing students to learn by doing while supporting Brown-affiliated entrepreneurs.
What Sets Them Apart
- Student-run fund with real capital deployment and decision-making authority
- Evergreen fund structure ensuring permanent support for Brown's entrepreneurial ecosystem
- Dual mission: investment + VC education through hands-on experience
- Investment Committee composed of seasoned alumni VCs from firms like Pear VC and Alumni Ventures
- Historical track record backing successful Brunonian founders (Figma, MongoDB, Warby Parker, Casper, Workday)
- Group Independent Study Program ('Wild Duck Hunting: A Guide to Venture Capital') democratizing VC knowledge
Portfolio Highlights
Fishwife
Consumer Retail
Quiltt
Fintech
Ghia
Consumer Retail
Oh Norman!
Unknown
Minded
Health Wellness
Nutrimedy
Health Wellness
Intus Care
Health Wellness
Projector
Unknown
+ 4 more companies in their portfolio
Investment Team
45 Partners at Van Wickle Ventures
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