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A diversified investment vehicle supporting the next generation of Yale-founded companies.

HOW IT WORKS

We aim to invest in every high-potential Yale-affiliated startup, providing capital, connections, and a powerful network for growth.

Investment Criteria
 

✔️ Founder is a Yale affiliate (undergraduate, graduate, professional school, or faculty)

✔️ Founder is a major shareholder and dedicated to the company full-time

✔️ Minimum fundraise of $450K (at least 50% from non-family investors)

✔️ Must have at least 12 months of operating runway post-financing

Portfolio Benefits

✔️ Direct access to Yale-affiliated investors and top-tier venture capital

 

✔️ Deep integration into Yale’s startup and entrepreneurial ecosystem

 

✔️ Mentorship from experienced Yale founders and investors

 

✔️ Potential for follow-on investment and SPV co-investment opportunities

We are committed to strengthening the broader entrepreneurial ecosystem. That’s why 100% of the index fund’s carry proceeds are donated back to Yale affiliated nonprofits to help foster innovation, fund new ventures, and support future generations of founders.

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