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Dorm Room Fund

PE / VC · Cambridge · United States

Address
60 Madison Ave, Suite 1001, New York, NY 10010, US
Email
Website
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Founded
2012
AUM
$30 M
Ticket
$10-50 m

Stages

SeedSeries APre-seed

Investment region

North America

Industries

Quantum ComputingTravelTechAdTechHealthTechMusicLegalTechEnergyInfrastructureLife SciencesMedTechTravelTransportationTelecommunicationsSports/SportsTechSecurityRoboticsReal EstatePharmaceuticalsOtherMedia and EntertainmentGamingFoodtechFinancial ServicesFashion/BeautyEdtechEducationSoftwareMarketing and AdvertisingHealthcare ServicesFood and BeverageFintechDefenseNuclear / FusionSaaS

Profile

Dorm Room Fund (DRF) is a student-run pre-seed venture capital firm established in 2012, originating from First Round Capital. It focuses on investing in student-founded and student-run startups across the US and Canada, with its headquarters in Philadelphia and operations in cities like San Francisco, New York City, and Boston. DRF provides investments ranging from $90K to $250K, along with access to a robust network of investors, mentors, and resources to support growth and strategy. Managed by undergraduate and graduate students, DRF conducts weekly investment meetings to evaluate pitches and support portfolio founders. The firm has invested in over 185-300+ student-led companies, many of which have successfully raised significant follow-on capital from top-tier venture capital firms. DRF emphasizes diversity and inclusion, actively supporting underrepresented groups through its investment strategies and programs. Additionally, it offers mentorship, community-building opportunities, and tools for founder-investor matching, positioning itself as a valuable partner in the entrepreneurial journey.

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