Simon School Venture Fund
Overview
The Simon School Venture Fund (SSVF) is an early-stage, evergreen seed fund run by MBA and Master's students at the Simon Business School, University of Rochester. Founded in 2012, the fund provides students with hands-on experience in venture capital by allowing them to source deals, conduct due diligence, and make investment recommendations to an advisory board. The fund is made possible by alumni donations and invests in a wide range of industries, targeting US-based startups. It operates as a subsidiary of the University of Rochester.
Portfolio Companies
4
Website
ssvf.venturesInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Care Originals | Feb 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Bounce Imaging | Jul 2026 | VC Round | Co-investor |
| Wellinks | Nov 2021 | Series C | - |
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Simon School Venture Fund based?
Simon School Venture Fund is headquartered in Rochester, New York, United States.
When was Simon School Venture Fund founded?
Founding year information for Simon School Venture Fund is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Simon School Venture Fund have?
Simon School Venture Fund has 4 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Simon School Venture Fund's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Health Care Originals, Bounce Imaging, Wellinks.
What was Simon School Venture Fund's most recent investment shown here?
Simon School Venture Fund's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Bounce Imaging in 2026.
What sectors does Simon School Venture Fund focus on?
Simon School Venture Fund focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Cybersecurity, Telecommunications & Networking, Cybersecurity, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does Simon School Venture Fund focus on?
Simon School Venture Fund typically invests at the Early stage.