At a Glance
Fellows Fund is a venture capital firm that focuses exclusively on investing in companies founded by Harvard Business School alumni and students. Founded in 2015, the firm operates as both an investment vehicle and a platform that connects HBS entrepreneurs with capital, mentorship, and the broader Harvard business network. The fund typically invests in early-stage companies across various sectors, writing initial checks and following on in subsequent rounds. What distinguishes Fellows Fund is its tight connection to one of the world's premier business schools, giving it unique access to a pipeline of well-trained entrepreneurs and a vast alumni network that can provide strategic value beyond capital. The firm has backed several successful companies including greenhouse recruiting software Greenhouse, fitness platform ClassPass, and conversational marketing platform Drift, demonstrating the strength of the HBS entrepreneurial ecosystem.
“Invests in early-stage companies founded by Harvard Business School alumni and students, leveraging the HBS network for deal flow and support.”
Fellows Fund primarily invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+ stages. This means they focus on companies that are at the earliest idea or prototype phase.
Fellows Fund is headquartered in Boston, MA. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.
Fellows Fund focuses on investments in Aerospace & Defense, Other, Consumer, Fintech, Climate. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.
Fellows Fund's typical investment check size ranges from $. to $.. Actual amounts may vary based on the stage, sector, and specific opportunity.
