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

Mar 26 | 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Investing in People: The Future of Venture Capital

Ever thought you might be the next big investment? Imagine a world where investors don’t just look at the next pitch deck, but at you - your drive, your ideas, your entire entrepreneurial journey. That’s the radical vision behind the Humanism Fund, created by visionary siblings David and Daniil Liberman. Their groundbreaking approach invests in people, not just companies, sparking a dramatic shift in how capital flows to talent. Join the Yale SOM VC/PE Club and YANIS for this exclusive event and discover how Humanism could revolutionize the future of venture capital. Could you be the next big investment? Come find out - and prepare to leave with a whole new perspective on what it truly means to invest in people. Food will be provided.

Room 2400

Mar 31 | 7:15pm - 8:15pm