Bronco Venture Fund

Venture Capital California, United States ·Founded 2020

Overview

The Bronco Venture Fund is a $10 million early-stage venture capital fund established to support startups founded by Santa Clara University (SCU) alumni and faculty. Backed by over 60 SCU alumni, venture capitalists, angels, and the SCU endowment fund, the fund focuses on investing in promising companies within the SCU ecosystem. The fund's investment period spans five years, with a total fund life of ten years, aiming to provide both early and later-stage investments to foster growth and innovation among SCU-affiliated startups. The fund's investment strategy includes initial investments ranging from $50,000 to $100,000 for pre-seed companies, and follow-on investments between $100,000 and $500,000 for seed and Series A rounds, often co-investing with leading Silicon Valley venture capital firms. This approach ensures that portfolio companies receive the necessary capital to scale their operations and achieve long-term success. The Bronco Venture Fund also offers its portfolio companies access to a network of mentors and advisors, providing valuable guidance and support throughout their growth journey. By investing in SCU-affiliated startups, the Bronco Venture Fund not only aims to generate superior venture capital returns but also contributes to the broader mission of SCU by fostering innovation and entrepreneurship within its community. The fund's commitment to supporting the next generation of great entrepreneurs aligns with SCU's values of competence, conscience, and compassion, creating a positive impact both within the university and the wider entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Investment Focus

  • Startups founded by Santa Clara University alumni and faculty

Portfolio Companies

Wificoin

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Frequently asked questions about Bronco Venture Fund

What sectors does Bronco Venture Fund invest in?

Bronco Venture Fund invests in Technology, Healthcare, Energy, Consumer Products, EdTech and FinTech, and is based in California, United States. Bronco Venture Fund is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.

What stage does Bronco Venture Fund invest at?

Bronco Venture Fund backs companies at Pre-Seed, Seed and Series A, writing cheques of 50K - 500K.

Which regions does Bronco Venture Fund invest in?

Bronco Venture Fund invests across United States.

What companies has Bronco Venture Fund invested in?

Bronco Venture Fund's portfolio includes Wificoin.

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