Genesis brings Texas students and alumni together to live out UT Austin’s slogan: what starts here changes the world.
Built on a proven Venture Capital model, alumni and students work side by side in a powerful, hands on partnership to find deals, conduct due diligence, and invest real money in real startups founded by their peers.
Genesis is open to every student across UT Austin: all 50,000+ Undergraduate, Masters, and PhD students pursuing any degree are eligible to apply for funding or a role on the investment team.
Through Genesis, students are enabled to start their companies, build prototypes, and experience learning both sides of the investment table.
Because of Genesis, The University of Texas has a platform to attract and develop the best and brightest students around the world, and Austin has a powerful engine to drive economic development in Texas.
