Brown University Endowment
Brown's endowment with venture capital allocations across early-stage technology funds.
This isn't actually a VC fund you can pitch to - it's a university endowment that happens to make venture investments. They're not taking founder meetings or leading rounds. If you somehow got connected to them, it would likely be for a very large growth-stage round where they're co-investing alongside a lead VC. They move slowly, have institutional constraints, and aren't going to give you the hands-on support or network access that a traditional VC provides. Save your time and pitch actual VCs instead.
- —Best for: Large growth rounds needing institutional co-investors
- —Watch out for: This isn't a VC fund - they don't take founder pitches
- —Known for: Conservative endowment management, not startup investing
Brown University's endowment is not a traditional VC fund but rather manages the university's $6+ billion endowment across multiple asset classes. They do make venture investments as part of their alternative investments portfolio, typically through established VC funds and direct co-investments in later-stage companies.
Late-stage growth equity and venture debt, primarily through fund-of-funds approach and co-investments. Focus on established companies with clear paths to liquidity rather than early-stage risk. Sector agnostic but tends toward enterprise software, healthcare, and fintech given their risk profile.
Former Goldman Sachs managing director who joined Brown in 2019. Known for institutional approach to alternative investments and building relationships with top-tier fund managers rather than direct startup investing.
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