Professor of Finance
Early-Stage Investment Fund
The UCLA Early-Stage Investment Fund seeks promising pre-seed ventures for investment. Led by a cohort of 15 to 25 UCLA MBA candidates, the Fund sources, evaluates and recommends one or two annual investments to the UCLA Endowment. Selected ventures will typically receive investment via a $50,000 convertible note agreement.
The Fund invests in startups with strong teams, innovative ideas and long-term growth potential. The Fund's investment strategy, while industry agnostic, places a significant emphasis on pre-seed startups that exhibit a credible trajectory toward Series A fundraising.
Timeline
- August to December 2023: Source companies for investment
- January to February 2024: Perform due diligence on top candidates
- March 2024: Recommend select ventures to investment committee
- April 2024: Investment committee decision on investments
Advisors and Investment Committee
Venture Capitalist, Idealab
Adjunct Professor
Managing Partner, Lookout Ventures
Anderson Alumnus
Anderson Alumnus
Managing Director, Pathway Capital
Anderson Alumna
Professor of Strategy
Faculty Director, Price Center
Angel Investor
Professor of Finance
Entrepreneur & Investment Banker
Anderson Alumnus
Contact Us
The UCLA Early-Stage Investment Fund welcomes inquiries from interested organizations and individuals who align with the firm’s investment mandate or are interested in potential partnerships or collaborations.
