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Husker Venture Fund
Husker Venture Fund is a student-led investment fund that makes 21 investments to date. It focuses on the Nebraska and Midwest startup ecosystem.
Husker Venture Fund
Husker Venture Fund is a student-led investment fund that makes 21 investments to date. It focuses on the Nebraska and Midwest startup ecosystem. The fund invested in Moneiva, a Seed VC, on September 01, 2025.
General information
Firm type
Venture Capital
Year founded
2020
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Lincoln
Corporate office
Lincoln, NE, United States
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at the Husker Venture Fund?
MBA and advanced undergraduate students enrolled in the credited course lead sourcing and due diligence as deal leads. A faculty investment committee — drawn from the College of Business finance and entrepreneurship departments — holds final approval authority on all investment decisions. The program added a dedicated venture fund manager role in 2023 to provide continuity across student cohorts.
What is the typical check size and stage focus?
The fund writes checks in the $25,000 to $100,000 range, targeting pre-seed and seed-stage companies. Investments are equity-based, often as part of larger syndicated rounds alongside regional angel investors and Nebraska-focused micro-VCs. The fund does not lead rounds.
How is the Husker Venture Fund capitalized?
The fund's capital corpus comes from university allocations, not from external limited partners. It is operated as an educational program within the College of Business and does not solicit or accept LP capital. Total committed capital has not been publicly disclosed.
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