The original student-run venture fund.
Building a company as a student is really, really hard. We make it easier by giving you a powerful investor network, world-class mentors, and a $40,000 check.
Apply for FundingOur incredible community of experts, operators, and advisors is built by students and backed by First Round Capital. We give our portfolio companies all the help they need to take their companies to the next level. We’re as dedicated as you are, and our results speak for themselves.
Student run companies we've supported on their journeys
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Check out our latest thoughts on student entrepreneurship, VC, and our amazing companies.
We talked to experts for some candid answers to questions you may have as you grow your team and raise funds.
We talked to experts for some candid answers to questions you may have as you grow your team and raise funds.
Carson Hunt and Jorge Obeso discuss their journey founding Upparel — an end-to-end custom merchandising solution.
The crazy thing about the startup world is that we’ve basically written the playbook on making dreams become reality.
Finding the perfect co-founder is a big deal. Whether you’re still mulling over ideas or are further into building your company, you’re searching for the perfect candidate: Someone who’s capable, open to challenges and smart — but at the same time, a decent person you’ll actually enjoy spending basically all of your time with.
We’re over the moon to announce the newest members of the Dorm Room Fund family.
Dorm Room Fund is excited to announce our investment in Proper Good, a zero-prep, 90-second meal solution made with clean & functional ingredients in flexible, transparent packaging.
We’re excited to announce our investment in Showcase, a next-gen product research company creating innovative solutions for today’s consumer brands. Direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands have been all the rage over the past few years.