Hillside Experiential Programs

Who are we?

Hillside Ventures STEM Fund is UConn's premier student-run venture fund, providing students with hands-on experience in venture capital under the mentorship of seasoned professors who bring decades of industry expertise. Hillside STEM invests in Pre-Seed to Series A high-growth companies in SaaS, Healthcare, and Manufacturing Technology. If the company is founded within the University of Connecticut’s startup ecosystem, investments are not limited to the outlined industries. The Fund writes checks of $25,000 to $50,000 and has additional follow-on opportunities for portfolio companies.