Join us for an in-depth session with Richelle Martin as we break down the key mechanics behind venture capital deals and fund operations.

We'll explore term sheet basics (the key elements of an investment agreement), portfolio strategy, the roles of different investors when structuring deals, and fund governance.

This is a great session to learn about the building blocks of a venture capital deal, and grow your understanding of VC fund operations. See you there!

Session 1: 10/21

Session 2: 10/28

During this session, you'll be introduced to a real startup and guided through the process of conducting due diligence.

Our team leads will first walk members through a Due Diligence presentation, and then members will be paired up and assigned a specific area of the company to analyze, with plenty of support from our team leads if needed. 

This is a low-pressure, learning focused environment! Team leads will be available throughout to provide guidance and answer questions.

You’ll also have time to complete your due diligence section asynchronously, before meeting again the following Tuesday. 

Questions? Shoot us a message in Flare!

How to Think Like an Investor
Featuring: Angel Padulo, Founder, Angel Investor, and Chief Operating Officer at Treasure Coast Ventures

Discover what truly resonates with investors in Angel Padulo’s session on thinking like an investor - especially when presenting to VCs. Understanding what matters most to investors is essential for any founder looking to secure funding.

Walk away knowing what to look for as a future investor!

Join us for an engaging session with Christian Kaczmarczyk, Principal at Third Prime, as he shares how VCs discover and assess promising startups.

Deal Sourcing: How investors identify opportunities through networks, accelerators, and outreach.

Due Diligence: The process of digging deeper into a startup’s market, financials, team, and product to decide if it’s worth investing in.

This session offers a practical inside look at the VC decision process, and a first hand look at Third Prime's process. See you there!

Curious about what it’s really like to work in VC? Join us for an open virtual Q&A with Liam Krut, Investment Partner at Reinforced Ventures, a firm investing at the frontier of robotics, biotech, and engineering. 

This is a great opportunity to hear first-hand insights and words of advice, and ask any burning questions!

We’re excited to see you there! Note that Liam is joining us virtually, but we are still meeting in person for this event.

Join us for VC 101: Intro to VC Basics + Recruiting with Idea Fund of La Crosse 

Thursday, Sept 25 | 6:30 - 7:30 PM at Grainger Hall Room 1175 

Hear from Jonathon Horne, Managing Director of Idea Fund, and Sri Manikandan, UW student and current Idea Fund intern.

• Learn the basics of venture capital

• What investors look for

• What founders should know about raising funding

• And VC myths!

Plus, get an inside look at Idea Fund, network with fellow students, and explore opportunities to work with startups and VCs! This session is open to ALL students - no experience required. RSVP here (resume upload is optional).

**Future events will be for BadgerVC Members only

Learn what BadgerVC is all about! We’ll share our mission, how to get involved, and upcoming events. Great for anyone curious about venture capital, startups, or joining the club. Come chat & connect!

• What to Expect:

• 🚀 Network with founders, investors, and builders

• 🤝 Connect with student orgs, accelerators, and VC groups

• 🌍 Explore social impact & innovation initiatives

• 📚 Discover campus and community entrepreneurial resources

Come meet us at our booth in the Wisconsin School of Business Org Fair! Members of BadgerVC will be present to answer any important questions you might have.