Rough Draft Ventures

About Rough Draft Ventures

Through our network of student investors who receive hands-on training and mentorship from GC, we partner with the brightest student founders across the US When you join RDV, you join a community of student founders, investors, and leaders as committed to your success as you are We mentor, support, and believe in you from the very beginning

Students are the real deal

We back the boldest, most promising student founders that are changing the world and give them the resources they need to thrive

With mentors from companies like Drift, Figma, Warby Parker, Spotify, and Hubspot, we help students become better operators and leaders We are building the largest network of the best student founders, and they have the track record to prove it

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If you are interested in breaking into VC, you must apply to RDV! It’s a low-stakes way of honing your VC skillset alongside a supportive and brilliant group of fellows.

RDV gave me unique insight into how startups work and grow, and the chance to form amazing friendships with incredible people.

RDV was one of the best decisions I made as an undergrad. I loved to talk to founders during the school year and drive investment opportunities.

The RDV experience is unparalleled, with the right mix of learning, experiences, and community.

Our companies are backed by

Powered by General Catalyst.

General Catalyst (GC) is a venture capital firm that invests in powerful, positive change that endures GC’s longstanding support of RDV underscores its commitment to find and back founders from all walks of life — to help build the next generation of market-leading and life-enhancing companies

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RDV Fellowship Applications are Open!

Rough Draft Ventures is a student-run venture firm, powered and backed by General Catalyst We get behind student entrepreneurs and support them as they learn, grow, and build enduring companies Apps are open now at bit ly/rdvfellowapp Read on to learn more!