LA’s Student-Backed and Operated Venture Fund

A26 Ventures is Los Angeles’s student-backed and operated venture fund. Backed by alumni and peers, we write approximately $25K checks into startups built by classmates, alumni, and peers sourced through our professional and UCLA networks. We deliver catalytic capital to founders at the earliest stages, while cultivating the next generation of venture capital leaders shaping Los Angeles’ startup ecosystem.

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Los Angeles, CA – We are thrilled to announce A26 Ventures, UCLA’s first student-backed and …

Los Angeles, CA – We are thrilled to announce A26 Ventures, UCLA’s first student-backed and…


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Connor’s summer internship at Newlin Ventures immersed him in the heart of early-stage investing. He sourced deals across CPG, Foodtech, and Fintech, supported portfolio companies with fundraising strategies and partnerships, and helped standar
From labs to lecture halls, the next generation of founders is shaping the future. At A26, we believe innovation begins on campus and grows into companies that transform industries. #UCLAFounders #StudentStartups #UCLAInnovation #LAStartupEcosystem
Founders often ask, ‘How can I afford legal counsel before I even raise?’ The reality is, you can’t afford not to. In our latest A26 Speaker Series, Pablo Hernandez Romero (DLA Piper) walked founders through the startup legal funda
Why do we focus on UCLA founders? Because the foundation is already here: a proven track record of disruptive companies, cross-disciplinary talent, one of the world’s strongest alumni networks, and the resilience to balance startups with acade
Meet Derrick Bhole (FTMBA ’27) Drawn to A26 for its collaborative decision-making and diverse community, Derrick is diving into the fast-paced world of venture capital after a career in politics. He’s excited about the fund’s abili
Not all venture capital looks the same. At A26 Ventures, we’re redefining what it means to back founders. Unlike traditional VCs, we’re student-backed and embedded in the UCLA ecosystem, giving us first-hand access to the talent, energy,
A26 Ventures was founded to address a clear need: early-stage founders often lack the capital and network to bring their ideas to life. Our mission is to fill this gap. By providing catalytic funding, access to resources, and a supportive community,

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