The Duke Venture Capital Club promotes undergraduate awareness about venture capital. We seek budding entrepreneurs as well as students who are looking for venture capital as their core career. Traditionally,
Duke undergraduates have held interests in investment banking and
consulting. With the changing scope of
entrepreneurship at Duke, as well as the increasing presence of the Duke
Start-Up Challenge, students have begun showing more and more interest in start-ups. However, Duke
undergraduates have had limited exposure to venture capital and
its many facets.  Venture capital is an intrinsic part of entrepreneurship. The main aim of the Duke Venture
Capital Club is to inform and inspire members about various opportunities
within the growing venture capital industry. We look to inspire and educate by hosting a guest lecture series, the speakers at which consist of esteemed and distinguished venture
capitalists. In April we also hold the Duke Venture Capital Investment Competition (DuVCIC), where student-led teams compete in an intensive hands-on VC experience as they evaluate early stage start-up companies from the local triangle research area. The event is judged by venture capital professionals and presents an exciting and enriching opportunity for all those involved. For a brief PowerPoint over-view of our club, take a look here. |