Orange & Blue Ventures
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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.
Also known as: OBV, Orange and Blue Ventures
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Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students · Institution Wide
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2026-07-13
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"Orange & Blue Ventures: UIUC's First Student-Led VC Fund"
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"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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