RIT Venture Fund

The RIT Venture Fund was capitalized with $3.5 Million and is being managed by Rochester entrepreneur Don Golini. We will strive to build a diversified portfolio of early and later stage companies. The total average investment per company is expected to be $300-400K and will typically be made in multiple tranches upon achievement of certain milestones or as appropriate, at the discretion of the Fund Manager.

The RIT Venture Fund is seeking investment opportunities in
growth-oriented companies with a link to RIT, including:

RIT Faculty & Staff / RIT Students / RIT Alumni
Funded Reasearch Sponsors of RIT / IP Licensees
Venture Creations Incubator Companies

 

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RIT Launches Venture Fund to Boost Area Economic Development
RIT University News
Thursday, November 1, 2012

Businesses with ties to RIT are eligible to apply for financial assistance

A great idea and hard work are two essential elements in launching a successful business. Another is cash.

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RIT fund to boost startups
Rochester Business Journal
Friday, October 26, 2012

Rochester Institute of Technology has started a $3.5 million venture fund intended to help develop local businesses in what officials see as a major component of the university's business incubation efforts.

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