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Rough Draft Ventures

Student-run venture firm backed by General Catalyst that supports student founders across the US

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About Rough Draft Ventures

Rough Draft Ventures is a student-run venture firm that backs student entrepreneurs across the United States. It is powered and supported by the venture capital firm General Catalyst.

What Rough Draft Ventures offers

Investment in student founders — the firm backs students building companies while still studying.
Fellowship programme — students join as venture fellows and learn investing through hands-on training.
Mentorship — mentors drawn from well-known technology companies coach founders to become better operators and leaders.
Community — a network of student founders, investors and alumni.
Content — published articles and guides on student tech and launching products.

Who it works with

Student founders in the US, and students who want to learn venture capital by acting as investors.

Key facts

Backed by: General Catalyst
Model: Students investing in students

Profile written by TrustList from the business's own published information, Oct 2026.

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