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The Nisbet Venture Fund is an annual business development program and pitch competition presented by the Hurt Hub@Davidson. The program provides Davidson students and recent alumni the opportunity to compete for up to $25,000 in investment in their innovative, for-profit ventures. Established in 2014 through the generous support from Marian Nisbet and Chip Nisbet ’86, the competition takes place each spring with the final pitch event held this year on April 24, 2024. To prepare finalists for competition, they receive coaching and mentorship from seasoned entrepreneurs and business professionals before pitching to a panel of investors and entrepreneurs!
The Nisbet Venture Fund is specifically designed for currently enrolled Davidson College students and recent alumni (2018 – 2023) to support their entrepreneurial journey.
Applications are accepted from January 29, 2024 to February 29, 2024 at 10am. Applicants selected to participate in the Nisbet Venture Fund will pitch at a live competition on April 24, 2024 at 6:30pm. To prepare finalists for a strong pitch, a series of educational workshops, experiences, and mentoring opportunities are available throughout the spring term.
In order to encourage both idea-stage as well as established ventures, selected applicants have the opportunity to participate and pitch on one of two tracks: the Incubation track or the Acceleration track.Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf7gZaKHtmeGsuwoPIPZhbaY9RCTZkGEcuu4HVHyIsXrAhX9A/viewform