Rebel Venture Fund

The Rebel Venture Fund (RVF) is UNLV’s venture capital (VC) fund that makes equity investments in private high-growth companies throughout Las Vegas and Southern Nevada. The fund invests in startups at every stage and provides knowledge, resources, and support to the growing tech and small business community here in Nevada. RVF provides experiential learning opportunities for UNLV students through participation in real-world venture capital funding. Investment Criteria -Preferably companies located in Southern Nevada. -Industry Preference: Due to the diverse resources and expertise at our disposal, we will look at opportunities in a broad array of industries. -Feasible Business Model: Ideally a unique value proposition that if executed properly will reap first-mover advantages and create barriers to entry tied to an identifiable customer market. Excellent profit potential as exhibited by solid financial data and marketing analytics. -Stage: Companies at all stages will be considered, including early-stage companies looking for seed funding, or late-stage opportunities in which the RVF will look to co-invest with institutional investors. -Investment Horizon and Exit Strategy: High growth opportunities with obvious, high return on investment within 5 to 7 years Benefits of RVF’s Investment: Continuous support from the UNLV and Las Vegas startup & business community. Personalized connections and ongoing valuable relationships with leaders in Las Vegas. Connection to UNLV resources and the student campus community.