BYU Cougar Capital

Founded in 2005, BYU Cougar Capital is a $6M student-run venture capital and private equity fund run by second-year MBA students in the Marriott School of Management at Brigham Young University. The fund works directly with venture capital and private equity firms to source deals and conduct due diligence. Through these partnerships, BYU Cougar Capital co-invests as part of a syndicate in deals that are flexible in stage, industry, and geography. Partner firms provide ongoing clinical learning opportunities and mentoring that has helped the program successfully place students into venture capital, private equity, investment banking, and award-winning entrepreneurial startups. Cougar Capital invests in companies across all industries. From banking to farm tech, and delivery services to healthcare. We look for thoughtful products, winning teams, and growth potential.