The Pioneer Venture Group
The Pioneer Venture Group is the University of Denver’s first venture capital fund entirely run and managed by a team of students. Our members are an interdisciplinary group of students, including from the Daniels College of Business, Sturm College of Law, College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, and Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science.
We invest in early-state start-ups with a focus on the Rocky Mountain region. Our unique position on a university campus allows us to leverage diverse knowledge sets gained from our different degree programs and life experiences. We also provide market access to our portfolio companies through our regional and campus networks.
Our Vision
The Pioneer Venture Group is focused on creating sophisticated investors, contributing to the Colorado start-up ecosystem, 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: Medical Devices & Equipment
Industry: Gaming
Industry: Consumer Products
Industry: Health & Wellness
Industry: Education & Technology
Industry: Health & Wellness
Industry: Medical Devices & Equipment
Industry: Health & Wellness
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 Daniels Advancement for more information on the best ways to structure a multi-year donation, gifts of stock or a donation through your IRA.
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Contact Us
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DU Students: Want real-world VC experience? Apply below to join the PVG board.
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Student VC Funds: Join our national consortium of student-run funds.
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Entrepreneurs: Interested in pitching your company?
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Mentors & Advisors: Share your expertise with the next generation of investors.
For all other inquiries, email 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