Index Fund
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.