Vanderbilt Community Angel Network

Anchoring theNext Waveof Innovation

Investors, founders, and future leaders — building together through the Vanderbilt network.

Our Model

A Community, Not a Fund

Members invest individually. We provide the network, deal flow, and education.

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Investors

Vanderbilt Affiliated · Accredited

  • Deploy capital on your own terms
  • Peer-driven diligence
  • Angel education workshops

Founders

Vanderbilt Connected

  • Present at pitch forums
  • No fees — ever
  • Mentorship + strategic feedback

Associates

Students · Young Professionals

  • Learn angel investing firsthand
  • Attend forums + events
  • Build your network early

Open to the Vanderbilt Community

AlumniStudentsFacultyStaffParentsCommunity

Anyone with a Vanderbilt connection can participate — as an investor, founder, or associate.

For Founders

Pitch to the
Vanderbilt Network

1

No fees to pitch

Access is merit-based

2

Direct investor access

Pitch + Q&A + follow-up

3

Community mentors

Operators who've built companies

Apply as Founder

For Investors

Invest Alongside
Fellow Commodores

1

Curated deal flow

Sourced from C4E + member network

2

Peer diligence

Share expertise, evaluate together

3

Angel education

Workshops for every experience level

Join as Investor

Vanderbilt affiliated · Accredited investors

Ready to Get Involved?

Whether you invest, build, or learn — there's a place for you.

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