The Husker Venture Fund

The Husker Venture Fund is a student-led venture fund providing early-stage capital to startups. The Husker Venture Fund offers hands-on investment experience for students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln while providing funding for student- and faculty-led startups. The fund, built by alumni and university supporters, is managed by students under the supervision of the Center for Entrepreneurship, the University of Nebraska Foundation, and Invest Nebraska. Our Funding Criteria: ▪ Investment Size: Selected companies may receive $20,000-$25,000 in capital. ▪ Entrepreneurs: Investments will be given in the following order of priority: 1. Current UNL students 2. Current UNL faculty and alumni 3. UNL intellectual property 4. Other connections to UNL 5. Nebraska-based companies 6. Out of State companies ▪ Investment Vehicle: Customary early-stage venture investments like Preferred Equity or Convertible Debt. ▪ Industry Focus: Open to all industries, but companies must have scalable and innovative technology or software.