Tufts Venture Partners
The first-ever VC community at Tufts
A student investment team working alongside venture capital firms and founders with guidance from industry professionals
Our Mission
Tufts Venture Partners exists to give students hands-on experience in venture capital: sourcing deals, running diligence, and building relationships with founders and investors, all while building a community of students passionate about startups and technology.
TVP Academy
A guest speaker series on how venture capital works, with case studies and a Pitch Night. Open to all Tufts students. Sessions are Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in Fletcher M200.
Fall 2026 speakers
Oct 14
Jamie Goldstein
Business 101
Oct 21
Russ Fradin
VC-backed startups
Oct 28
Jenna Abelli
Sourcing
Nov 3Tuesday
Vivjan Myrto
Due diligence
Nov 11
Jack Derby
What makes startups succeed, and why most fail
Nov 18
Ross Leav
Investment documents
Dec 3Thursday
Rick Grinnell
What happens after an investment
