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Orange & Blue Ventures
Also known as: OBV, Orange and Blue Ventures
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign · Champaign, Illinois
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- Takes equity
- Currently active
- Verified by research
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Equity
Equity taken
Application
Annual
Institution Wide
Last activity
2026-07-13
High confidence
Orange & Blue Ventures
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's first student-led venture capital fund, launched by Gies College of Business in February 2026. Students take a foundational early-stage investing course, then selected members join the fund management team to invest real capital alongside established funds.
Key Details
- Launched: February 2026
- Launch: Fall 2026
- Partner: Illinois Ventures (co-investment guidance)
- Structure: Foundational course + fund management team
- Deal sourcing: University of Illinois alumni network
News & articles
News articles and official sources documenting Orange & Blue Ventures at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
1 source
"Orange & Blue Ventures: UIUC's First Student-Led VC Fund"
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
"Orange & Blue Ventures: UIUC's First Student-Led VC Fund"
Gies College of Business news article announcing UIUC's first student-led venture capital fund, Orange & Blue Ventures.
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