Join our Team
UVFC is a private scholarship and experiential learning experience for university students interested in entrepreneurship and private-finance.
NOTE: Applications for Fall 2021-2022 are closed now. Please, check back in Spring for the next cycle of recruitment.
Opportunities
Exposure.
Gain exposure to the basics of private finance, from angel and early stage investing, through mergers and acquisitions
Real Work.
Work on real world projects, performing due diligence, studying markets, and crafting and negotiating deal terms with established funds and investors
Special Projects.
Help venture-backed companies and regional accelerators with special projects
Invest.
Make direct investments in start-up companies through the student fund
Program Details
Weekly staff meetings and seminars with active VCs and entrepreneurs througout the program
Scholarships provided to students enagaged in the program
Dedicated workspace in downtown Kansas City
Access to networking and internship opportunities
Minimum one semester commitment required (many students participate for multiple years)
For the first time we will consider applications from students with strong Kansas City ties who are attending schools outside the region