TEXAS
VENTURE
GROUP
Exploration isn't just about where you go,
but who you go with.
The ecosystem for student investors and founders at UT Austin.
Analysts
Fundamental investing education. Market research, diligence, and thesis generation.
Associates
Portfolio management and sourcing. Working directly with partner firms.
Research
Deep dives into emerging verticals. Publishing white papers and industry maps.
Hackathons
Our flagship building events. Join hundreds of students to build, pitch, and win prizes.
There wasn't a place for students obsessed with startups. We built Texas Venture Group to be the gravity well for the ambitious, the curious, and the relentless.
Curiosity
We ask the hard questions.
We dig deeper than the headline. Genuine intellectual curiosity is the only competitive advantage that lasts.
Agency
We don't wait for permission.
High-agency individuals see a problem and solve it, without needing to be told how or when.
Critical Thinking
Focused effort to tackle complex problems.
Our members have this relentless drive to find the best solution.
There's no single path to venture. We believe in meeting people where they are—whether you want to invest, join, or found.
Invest
Learn to evaluate, diligence, and think like an investor. Understand how capital flows and decisions get made.
Join
Find your place at a high-growth company. Operators, engineers, designers—startups need all of it.
Found
Build something new. We support student founders with community, mentorship, and connections.
AI & Software
Fintech
Defense
Consumer
