Harvard Undergraduate Capital Partners is an early/growth stage investment advisory firm based out of universities.
Since 2018, we’ve leveraged the talent and entrepreneurial ecosystem of universities to augment the investment teams of a global base of corporate, government, and independent venture capital firms. With our unique connections, we’ve helped support and nurture the Harvard, MIT, Princeton, and UPenn startup and VC ecosystems.
Our mission
We aim to connect VC firms with university students who have demonstrated ability to perform due diligence services and draw actionable insights from our exclusive access to university startup ecosystems. We believe that students should have access to real world experience in investing and entrepreneurship, as well as tangible access to funding and mentorship for their ventures.
“I’ve enjoyed working alongside people who are equally passionate about the work that HUCP does. I know that this organization offers an experience that no other group on campus can match.”
Why HUCP?
Connect with us if you’re passionate (or even just curious!) about entrepreneurship and venture capital. Get involved if you want to be part of a diverse team of equally dedicated college students who have the opportunity to talk to high-profile venture investors and groundbreaking founders. Join us if you want to be part of a community that cares for each other.
Diligence
Our hand-selected teams of 5-6 members partner with a leading VC firm’s investment team. Members conduct due diligence—such as building competitive landscapes, assessing product uniqueness, and conducting customer calls—throughout the semester to inform firms’ investment decisions on active deals in their pipelines.
Sourcing
Our sourcing team identifies and recommends investment opportunities to HUCP’s angel and venture capital partners. Members build relationships with stakeholders across the university, interview startup founders, and communicate frequently with HUCP partners.
Community
As a rapidly growing yet close-knit organization, HUCP combines a startup’s culture of ownership and innovation with an established organization’s dedicated mentorship and institutional resources. Thanks to common goals, bonding activities, and team celebrations, HUCP members aren’t only colleagues—we’re friends!
Our Management Team
Jang Choe
President
Charles Hou
Managing Director of Sourcing
Praveen Kumar
Managing Director of Sourcing
Maggie Peng
Managing Director of Diligence
Bona Yoo
Managing Director of Diligence
Nicole Lee
Managing Director of Operations
Sid Satish
Managing Director of Initiatives
Alex Yin
Managing Director of Comp & Training