Strategic Venture Society (n)

NYU’s premier venture capital and tech club for undergrad students.

What we do

Connecting students with venture capitalists, tech startups, and entrepreneurs at NYU & across the world

Our Mission

Places our members have been

Seeing the world of startups through the lens of VC

Venture Capital (n)

Venture Capital (VC) is the money invested into young, promising startups to help them grow.

For students

Weekly opportunities to learn and connect

Our meetings are open to all NYU students. We invite speakers from the tech & VC industry and host workshops to further our students’ education.

For Partners

High-quality delivery on our promises

We work with VC firms and agencies to deliver due-diligence, and partner with businesses to bring the best events to NYU.

Our programs

Deep dive into your education

Select the right fit for you.

For first & second years

The Venturist

Our in-house publication team, bringing the most interesting analysis on the startup scene.

For first & second years

Venture Team

Our award-winning, multidisciplinary mentorship program for first and second years.

For VTEAM graduates

Post-Mentorship

Our team of dedicated members who work with real startups, VCs, and clients.

For freshmen & sophomores

Venture Team

Our award-winning, multidisciplinary mentorship program for Freshmen and Sophomores.

Open to everyone

The Venturist

Our award-winning, multidisciplinary mentorship program for Freshmen and Sophomores.

For VTEAM graduates

Post-Mentorship

Our award-winning, multidisciplinary mentorship program for Freshmen and Sophomores.

events

More ways to join in on the fun

We host various events every semester to introduce and connect the NYU community with VCs, startups, and local businesses.

FALL semester

A night of free products, powered by the coolest startups

More to come
Learn more
SPRING semester

A case competition where students pitch to real VCs

Learn more
More to come

FAQs

Is SVS exclusive to Stern students?

No, we welcome (and encourage) your involvement.
We're looking to recruit for a range of talent and want to hear from the voices of students from different backgrounds and fields. Whether you're studying arts, engineering, science, or just about anything else, we welcome your involvement.

Do you guys invest with real funds?

No, we don't invest; at least not yet.
Analyzing potential startup investment opportunities is a key component of the work we do, but we do not operate or manage our own venture fund. Our focus is to teach our members the fundamental skills needed for careers in venture capital and any adjacent career in finance, tech, or design during their time on the Venture Team. Upon joining the Post-Mentorship Team, however, members will have the unique opportunity to source and pitch investment opportunities for our VC partners, many of which can become executed investments down the line.

Will I learn how to build a startup?

Directly no; indirectly, sort of.
Our meetings and programs are centered around discovering and analyzing existing startups, and not on how they're built. However, if you're an aspiring entrepreneur, you might find some of our resources such as connections to founders & VC and learning to think from the POV of an investor useful.

What does VC entail?

Anything related to the success of a startup.
Venture Capital is the investment money that helps startups grow, and to be able to make good judgments, we need to learn how to think critically about the components that make up the company. Tech plays a large role in developing the cool ideas into actual products, which is why it matters so much to us. Design has also grown in importance to our curriculum.

Do I need any prior experience with VC / Tech?

No, you don't.
Many of our members come in without prior experience with tech or knowledge of VC. Our goal is to teach you and connect you with the resources to learn more about the field! If you'd like to be more involved, we ask that you just show up with burning curiosity and a desire to know more.

Is SVS exclusive to Stern students?

No, we welcome everyone.
We're looking to recruit for a range of talent and want to hear from the voices of students from different backgrounds and fields. Whether you're studying arts, engineering, science, or just about anything else, we welcome your involvement.

Do you guys invest with real funds?

No, we don't invest; at least not yet.
Analyzing potential startup investment opportunities is a key component of the work we do, but we do not operate or manage our own venture fund. Our focus is to teach our members the fundamental skills needed for careers in venture capital and any adjacent career in finance, tech, or design during their time on the Venture Team. Upon joining the Post-Mentorship Team, however, members will have the unique opportunity to source and pitch investment opportunities for our VC partners, many of which can become executed investments down the line.

Will I learn how to build a startup?

Directly no, indirectly sort of.
Our meetings and programs are centered around discovering and analyzing existing startups, and not on how they're built. However, if you're an aspiring entrepreneur, you might find some resources such as connection to founders & VC and learning to think from the POV of an investor useful.

What does VC entail?

Anything related to the success of a startup.
Venture Capital is the investment money that helps startups grow, and to be able to make good judgments, we need to learn how to think critically about the components that make up the company. Tech plays a large role in developing the cool ideas into actual products, which is why it matters so much to us. Design has also grown in importance to our curriculum.

Do I need any prior experience with VC / Tech?

No, you don't.
Many of our members come in without prior experience with tech or knowledge of VC. Our goal is to teach you and connect you with the resources to learn more about the field! If you'd like to be more involved, we ask that you just show up with burning curiosity and a desire to know more.

What are coffee chats?

A 15-30 minute conversation to "network".
Coffee chats (traditionally over coffee, but we don't really care) are a way to inquire about your chat's profession, company, and role in a more relaxed setting. While informal, it is not a casual hangout so always be prepared with questions!