The Venture Partners Program is designed to provide greater and more meaningful interactions between faculty and staff entrepreneurs, their startup companies, and qualified seed and Series A investors looking for the latest tech-enabled market opportunities.
VVP Program Elements
- Build relationships with venture investors
- Align investment interests with Vanderbilt startups
- Facilitate introductions between investors and founders
- Advise Vanderbilt Portfolio Companies
- Coach scientific founders through the commercialization process
Mutual Value Creation
Vanderbilt Venture Partners will receive:
- Exclusive Access & Tailored Investment Opportunities: Engage with Vanderbilt research-funded technologies and receive curated investment pitches that align with your interests, driving mutual success.
- Collaborative Co-Investment: Partner as a co-investor on handpicked deal flow sourced from the Innovation Investment Committee (Seed Fund), ensuring you have access to the most promising opportunities.
- Enhance Regional Presence: Take advantage of opportunities to judge, present on panels, join committees, and co-sponsor prestigious pitch events, significantly boosting your visibility on campus and within the regional startup ecosystems.
Contact Cam Crain, Venture Acceleration Manager, to learn more about the Vanderbilt Venture Partners program.
Vanderbilt inventors will receive:
- Access to Capital & Coaching: Gain crucial access to funding and expert guidance that can help turn your innovative ideas into viable businesses.
- Market Feedback & Mentorship: Receive valuable insights from experienced professionals and industry veterans who can help refine your product and market strategy.
- Ecosystem Exposure: Immerse yourself in a dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem that offers networking opportunities, resources, and potential partnerships to elevate your startup journey.
Contact Cam Crain, Venture Acceleration Manager, to learn more about the Vanderbilt Venture Partners program.
Vanderbilt Venture Partners:
- Provide financial support.
- Build strong, meaningful relationships with visionary scientific founders.
- Share a vision that aligns with Vanderbilt's technological goals.
- Engage with projects from the early stages.
- Offer insights and feedback on market trends.
- Connect skilled individuals and teams.
Contact Cam Crain, Venture Acceleration Manager, to learn more about the Vanderbilt Venture Partners program.
VVP Program Partners:
- Brock Center for Applied Innovation
- Greater Nashville Private Capital Association (GNPCA)
- Launch TN & InvestTN
- Owen School of Business Center for Entrepreneurship
- Vanderbilt Innovation Investment Committee (IIC)
- Southeast Venture Showcase (SVS)
Contact Cam Crain, Venture Acceleration Manager, to learn more about the Vanderbilt Venture Partners program.