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DUKE VENTURE GROUP

Duke's premier student-run venture capital organization

About Duke Venture Group

Duke Venture Group (DVG) is Duke University's premier undergraduate venture capital organization—offering a highly selective, hands-on experience for students to engage in the sourcing, evaluation, and strategic support of early-stage startups.

Through a partnership with Duke's Innovation and Entrepreneurship department, DVG operates at the intersection of entrepreneurship and finance, providing students with unparalleled access to venture capitalists, real-world diligence processes, and the Duke startup ecosystem.

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Our Programs

Comprehensive programs designed to provide real-world venture capital experience

DVG Analyst
Elite program combining rigorous education with hands-on startup evaluation and investment thesis development.
  • 6-8 week intensive curriculum
  • Expert-led workshops and teach-ins
  • Internal investment competition
  • Direct VC professional mentorship
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DVG Fellow
Exclusive access to networking events, speaker series, and career development opportunities in venture capital.
  • Private speaker events
  • Founder roundtables
  • VC firm networking
  • Priority access to high-growth ventures
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Our Partners

Collaborating with leading organizations in venture capital and entrepreneurship

Duke Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Duke Capital Partners
Plymouth Growth
Techstars
Red Bike Capital