Working closely with our partners in the Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship and the Brown Advancement Office, we’re excited to announce that we’re raising our 3rd fund ever 📈
A Brief Fund History + Why Raise Now
Back in Fall 2019, VWV kicked off its first fund thanks to a generous $150,000 donation from Bob (Brown ‘75) and Erna (Brown ‘76) Place. Following four investments, VWV kicked off the “VWV Challenge” in Spring 2021. Having made five more investments since, it’s now time for us to raise again. We aim to continue to deliver the hands-on educational investing experience that our members have always benefited from.
The 2023 Van Wickle Ventures Challenge
In order to continue providing this unique investment education program for our undergraduate students, two alumni leaders have created the 2023 Van Wickle Ventures Challenge. Bob and Erna Place will contribute $125,000 to Van Wickle Ventures if another $125,000 is raised from alumni, parents, and friends by December 31, 2023. Gifts of $25,000 or more qualify to leverage the Challenge.
Get Involved 🤝
Interested in getting involved? Reach out to Sarah Santos, Director of Development at Brown, at sarah_santos@brown.edu.