Cougar Capital

Cougar Capital is a student-run venture capital and private equity fund run by 2nd-year MBA students at the Marriott School at Brigham Young University. Cougar Capital partners with venture capital and private equity firms and becomes a member of the syndicate team conducting due diligence on potential investments. When appropriate, Cougar Capital will co-invest with the industry partners in the deal. Cougar Capital is seeking to co-invest $25,000 to $100,000 and is flexible to the investment's stage, industry and geography. Started in 2005, Cougar Capital has produced alumni currently working in private equity, venture capital, investment banking, and award-winning entrepreneurial startups. Forbes magazine recently designated Cougar Capital as one of the most innovative business classes in America. Cougar Capital team members work directly with industry partners in sourcing deals and conducting due diligence. Partner firms provide clinical learning opportunities, mentoring and training in skill sets that enhance the MBA education.