The Pioneer Venture Group
Our Vision
The Pioneer Venture Group is focused on creating sophisticated investors, adding to the Colorado start-up landscape, and helping our portfolio companies succeed.
Fund Summary
What We Offer
Education
We educate the next generation of investors through experiential learning.
Community
Our group is working to become the central hub for University-led venture capital funds across the country. We connect entrepreneurs with the resources and connections they need to succeed.
Talent
Through connections with Career Development Offices across the University of Denver, the Group connects talented students with portfolio companies.
Current Portfolio
Industry: Asperso Medical
Industry: The Last Game Board
Industry: Modl
Our Team
Student Board
Faculty Advisor
Support the Pioneer Venture Group
We invite you to support the Pioneer Venture Group with a tax-deductible donation!
Give now online or contact Emily Boone or Tim Flaherty for more information on the best ways to structure a multi-year donation, gifts of stock or a donation through your IRA.
Contact Us
DU students
Our student board partners receive industry-applicable experience by managing relations with investors, entrepreneurs, and portfolio companies; organizing a consortium of student-run venture capital funds; performing due diligence; operating our social media accounts; and developing internal tools, policies, and procedures.
Interested in joining the PVG board? Apply below or email us directly at px.pvg@du.edu.
Are you part of a student-run venture fund?
The Pioneer Venture Group facilitates a U.S. consortium of university supported, student-run venture capital funds. The consortium fosters the development of rising, impact driven venture capitalists. Affiliates support each other through shared best practices, industry roundtable discussions and identifying investment opportunities.
If you’re interested in joining the consortium, please email us at: px.pvg@du.edu
Entrepreneurs and companies who want to pitch to the PVG
Interested in pitching to the Pioneer Venture Group? Please email us at: px.pvg@du.edu
Interested in mentoring the PVG?
We recognize the importance of experiential expertise. We hope to engage with investors, lawyers, experienced entrepreneurs and University of Denver alumni excited about getting involved to leverage their skills and insights.
To learn how to get involved, contact us at: px.pvg@du.edu