Through fund raising efforts, donors provide the necessary funding to allow students in Cougar Capital the opportunity to co-invest along side private equity firms in industry leading deals.
These donations establish an evergreen fund where all donated funds remain in perpetuity to benefit future MBA students.
Cougar Capital team members work directly with industry partners in sourcing deals and conducting due diligence. Partner firms provide clinical learning opportunities, mentoring and training in skill sets that enhance the MBA education.
This interaction with industry partners provides Cougar Capital students with real world venture capital and private equity fund experience.
The student partners in Cougar Capital have the opportunity to learn how to source deals, conduct due diligence, structure investments, govern a portfolio and exit deals.
Industry partners benefit from the synergistic impact of having intelligent and capable individuals who can assist in the “heavy lifting” that is often required in complex transactions or in fast track deals.
A board of industry professionals and faculty from the University provides oversight and guidance to the student partners to better manage their investments.
Students present the proposed deal, including recommended funding, to the Advisory Board for final approval.
Cougar Capital is seeking to co-invest $25,000 to $100,000 with our industry partners and is flexible to the investment’s stage, industry and geography.
