Apply
Applications for Hillside Ventures are now open for the Fall 2026 semester! The deadline to apply is Wednesday, February 25th. Interested students should visit our recruitment website to review the full recruitment timeline, understand the application process, and prepare for next steps.
When ready, applicants may submit their materials directly through our link here. We encourage all prospective candidates to carefully review the recruitment site before applying to ensure they are aware of important dates, interview details, and program expectations.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to HVgenesisrecruitment@outlook.com.
Students
Any UConn student, regardless of major, that is interested in learning more about venture capital investing can register for Foundations of Venture Capital. Students can learn the structure of the venture capital industry, how venture firms operate, and key components of venture deals. The knowledge gained from this course will create a strong background for and support any prospective Hillside analysts. BUSN Majors can register for MENT 3741 and Non-BUSN Majors can register for BADM 3741. If you have any issues finding or registering for this course, please contact Pamela Costa. To be the first notified of recruitment for following semesters, reach out to Jahshaun Grant or Nylah Flaherty to be placed on our mailing list.
Alumni
We encourage all alumni within entrepreneurship, venture capital, private equity, or any related field to reach out. Your knowledge and insights are incredibly valuable to our students! Please contact Devon Devanney for more information.
General Inquiries
For general inquiries regarding the student-run venture fund, please contact us at hillsideventurecapital@gmail.com.