UpRound is a venture capital student organization dedicated to interdisciplinary undergraduate venture capital education, engaging the broader venture community with Southeastern Michigan, and creating a stronger sense of community within Michigan entrepreneurship.

- UpRound's first initiative was a student venture capital competition that simulates an accelerated investment process
- Obtained status as the official Michigan qualifier for the national uVCIC competition
- Built partnerships with several VC firms, corporate sponsors, and university offices
- Created training sessions to teach how a VC firm works, research and due diligence, and term sheets
- Engaged over 200 students
- Hosted VC guests from firms with a combined $5B under management

Venture Capital

UpRound Ventures

Annika Chinnaiyan

Annie Patrick

Samantha Fragin

Dean Katz

Elliott L.

Ryan Spiegel

Analyst Team

Leadership Team

Midwest Venture Sourcing and Engagement

Teams at UpRound Ventures

Analyst Team

Leadership Team

Midwest Venture Sourcing and Engagement