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MBA Venture Fund

Also known as: Cox MBA Venture Fund, SMU MBA Venture Fund

Southern Methodist University · Dallas, Texas

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Competitive

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Last activity

2026-07-01

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MBA Venture Fund

The Cox MBA Venture Fund is a student-managed investment fund at SMU Cox, operated through the Venture Capital Practicum (STRA 6410). MBA students source, evaluate, and recommend debt and equity investments in ventures developed by Cox students and alumni.

Key Details

  • Founded: 2002 ($600K seed capital)
  • AUM: $3M+ (2014); approximately $4M after 15 investments (2015) — verify current size
  • Director: Jerry White (via smu-caruth-institute)
  • Course: STRA 6410 Venture Capital Practicum (4 credits, competitive admission)
  • Process: Students partner with local VC firms for due diligence; board makes final investment decisions

Portfolio Sectors (Historical)

Gaming technology, biotech, booking services, network technology, and other Cox-affiliated ventures.

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