BYU Cougar Capital
Venture capitalProvo · 15 people tracked
Investment thesis
BYU Cougar Capital is an evergreen, donation-based fund run as a course for second-year MBA students. It sources nearly all of its deal flow through partnerships with established VC and PE firms, aiming to add value to those partners' investment processes through significant due-diligence efforts and post-deal company analysis. Accepted students actively pursue investment opportunities, conduct diligence, and deploy capital, gaining applied investment experience under the guidance of a faculty advisor, an academic advisory board, and industry professionals.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 28, 2026.
Team · 15 people
from the firm's websiteServes as the faculty advisor leading BYU Cougar Capital.
Investments · 29 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathFrequently asked questions
- What sectors does BYU Cougar Capital focus on?
- BYU Cougar Capital focuses on Crypto & Web3, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is BYU Cougar Capital located?
- BYU Cougar Capital is headquartered in Provo, US.
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