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Cloak
University of Pennsylvania · Philadelphia, PA
Affiliated with Venture Lab Startup Challenge · Pitch Competition
2026 Venture Lab Startup Challenge winner, founded by Penn first-years Rishi Ambavanekar and Tyler Sacharow. The announcement does not restate the dollar amount.
Sources & articles
News and official sources documenting Cloak's outcome through Venture Lab Startup Challenge.
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Venture Lab Startup Challenge
University of Pennsylvania Venture Lab
University of Pennsylvania Venture Lab
Venture Lab Startup Challenge
Official Startup Challenge page. Combined awards of more than $200,000. Named prizes include a $75,000 Perlman Grand Prize, a $50,000 runner-up award, and a $10,000 Summer Venture Award. Open to enrolled Penn students. Next live pitch listed for May 6, 2027.
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