TL;DR:
- UNC students Bhuvan Meruga and Andres Valdiri co-founded First Frontier Ventures, a student-run venture capital firm.
- They aim to bridge the gap between investors and startups in the Triangle and offer a fresh, younger perspective in the industry.
In a groundbreaking move, UNC students Bhuvan Meruga and Andres Valdiri have founded First Frontier Ventures, a student-run venture capital firm, with the goal of bridging the gap between investors and startups in the Triangle. The duo, along with Harvard student Rishab Jain, hope to offer a fresh, younger perspective in the industry. Both Meruga and Valdiri, who have extensive experience in finance and investing, believe that their unique perspective as students can bring valuable insights to the table.
First Frontier Ventures is particularly interested in startups in the Triangle area, as well as the next generation of technology such as fintech startups. The firm has already made connections with companies like 2ndF and plans to build a venture scout program to identify potential investment opportunities. While the exact funding goal is yet to be determined, Meruga and Valdiri are optimistic about the future of their project and are excited to see it grow over the next six months.
