Dartmouth College Endowment
Dartmouth's endowment with venture capital fund commitments across technology sectors.
Hold up - this isn't actually a VC fund you can pitch to. Dartmouth's endowment is an institutional investor that occasionally does direct deals, but they're not in the business of writing $1-5M checks to seed-stage startups. They're managing billions for a university and need liquid, institutional-grade investments. If you're looking for venture funding, you're barking up the wrong tree. They might participate in a large Series C+ round if the stars align, but don't expect them to lead or move fast.
- —Best for: Nothing if you're an early-stage founder
- —Watch out for: This isn't a VC fund you can actually pitch
- —Known for: Managing university money, not startup investing
Dartmouth College Endowment is not a traditional venture capital fund but rather manages the university's endowment assets across multiple asset classes. They do make direct investments in private companies as part of their broader portfolio strategy, typically focusing on later-stage opportunities that align with their long-term investment horizon.
Late-stage growth equity and pre-IPO investments across diversified sectors, with a focus on established companies that can provide steady returns to support university operations. Not a traditional VC fund structure.
Former Goldman Sachs partner who joined Dartmouth in 2013. Known for modernizing the endowment's approach and increasing allocation to alternative investments. Focuses on institutional-grade investment opportunities rather than early-stage venture deals.
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