Yale SOM Private Equity & Venture Capital Club

Our Mission

Our mission as the Private Equity & Venture Capital Club is to raise the profile of the Yale School of Management ("SOM") in the private capital community and support members with access to education, practical training, and networking opportunities to accelerate their career development in this space.

We focus on three core pillars: delivering robust education to our community, providing hands-on learning opportunities, and facilitating career connections for those looking to transition into the field.

Education

Educate members about the private capital ecosystem, leveraging Yale faculty, industry experts, and exclusive resources

Hands-On Training

Help students build the skills necessary for recruiting and working in private equity and venture capital roles

Professional Network

Connect students with industry practitioners via on-campus events, speaker panels, and our annual symposium

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Upcoming Events

Feb 13 | 9:00am - 6:30pm

2026 Yale Private Equity and Venture Capital Symposium

Yale PE/VC Club is excited to announce the 23rd Yale School of Management Private Equity & Venture Capital Symposium! Our 23rd annual event brings together leading investors, operators, and innovators shaping the future of private capital. 📅 Date: Friday, February 13, 2026 🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM 📍 Location: CURE, 345 Park Avenue South, New York City This year’s symposium will feature a full day of keynotes, fireside chats, and panels with industry leaders across private equity and venture capital — followed by a networking reception with professionals, alumni, and students passionate about the PE/VC ecosystem. We’re thrilled to share an opening keynote from the Goldman investor who led the first round of institutional investments in Alibaba — with more exciting names and programming to come! We are also including opportunities for students and founders to network with panelists and industry professionals from 9 Industry Panels: - AI & Tech Services - Middle-Market PE - Emerging - LPs & Allocators - Incubators & Accelerators - Climate Tech Innovation - Real Estate - Healthcare & MedTech - Sports Investing Lunch and all-day coffee & beverages provided

CURE. 345 Park Ave S, New York, NY 10010

Feb 18 | 12:00pm - 12:45pm

Connecticut Innovations | Venture Investing in Tech, Biotech & AI/Q

The PE/VC Club is excited to host investors from Connecticut Innovations, the State of Connecticut’s venture capital arm supporting early-stage technology and life sciences companies across the region. Joining us will be: - Gwen Cheni, Director leading CI’s AI and Quantum Technologies fund - Megha Unhelkar, Director on CI’s biotech investment team - Danny Qiao, Senior Associate focused on technology, consumer products, and portfolio support Together, they will share how CI approaches venture investing across technology, biotech, and emerging areas like AI and quantum, while balancing financial return with Connecticut’s broader innovation and economic development mission. The discussion will cover how CI evaluates startups, works with founders and co-investors, and what it’s like to invest at the intersection of public mission and private capital. We’ll also spend time on career pathways into venture capital and operating roles, particularly for students interested in early-stage investing and deep tech. This session will be conversational and interactive, with time for Q&A at the end.

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