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Nisbet Venture Fund
Also known as: Nisbet Venture Fund
Davidson College · Davidson, North Carolina
The Nisbet Venture Fund is an annual pitch competition and accelerator program for Davidson College students and recent alumni. Established in 2014, it provides funding through two tracks and includes a 6-week mentorship program.
Quick fit check
- Takes equity
- Currently active
- Verified by research
Key numbers
Funding range
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Equity
Equity taken
Application
Annual
Institution Wide
Last activity
2026-06-26
High confidence
Key Details
- Acceleration Track: $25,000 equity investment via SAFE note
- Incubation Track: $5,000 grant
- Entrepreneurial Excellence Award: $2,500
- Total pool: Up to $32,500 per year
- Program structure: 6-week accelerator with mentorship from entrepreneurs, investors, and alumni
- Eligibility: Enrolled Davidson students and alumni (classes 2020-2025)
- Established: 2014
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Nisbet Venture Fund
Davidson College **URL:** https://www.davidson.edu/hurt-hub/nisbet-venture-fund
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