Hillside Ventures
Venture capitalStorrs · Pre-Seed–Seed · 8 people tracked
Investment thesis
Hillside Ventures is a student-run early-stage venture fund affiliated with the University of Connecticut. It aims to provide students with real-world experience in investing in startup companies while receiving mentorship from alumni. The fund supports and promotes the rapid growth of entrepreneurship within the UConn community.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 8 people
from the firm's websiteFrequently asked questions
- What stage does Hillside Ventures invest at?
- Hillside Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Hillside Ventures focus on?
- Hillside Ventures focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Hillside Ventures located?
- Hillside Ventures is headquartered in Storrs, US.
- Does Hillside Ventures lead rounds?
- Hillside Ventures typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
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