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Pit Road Fund
Also known as: Notre Dame Pit Road Fund
University of Notre Dame · Notre Dame, Indiana
The Pit Road Fund is a $22M seed fund established in 2018 that invests in faculty, student, alumni, and community startups connected to Notre Dame. Managed by the IDEA Center and Notre Dame Research.
Quick fit check
- Takes equity
- Currently active
- Verified by research
Key numbers
Funding range
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Equity
Equity taken
Application
Ongoing
Institution Wide
Last activity
2026-07-13
High confidence
Key Details
- Fund size: $22M
- Established: 2018
- Stage: Seed
- Eligibility: Notre Dame faculty, students, alumni, community
- Manager: IDEA Center / Notre Dame Research
News & articles
News articles and official sources documenting Pit Road Fund at University of Notre Dame.
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University of Notre Dame
IDEA Center
IDEA Center homepage — central hub for Notre Dame entrepreneurship and innovation.
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University of Notre Dame
Pit Road Fund
Pit Road Fund page — $22M seed fund at Notre Dame.
Read on University of Notre Dame