Abrahm Coury

The Wolverine Venture Fund is the first student-led venture capital fund with over $7 million in AUM. WVF focuses on Series A and Series B opportunities in biomedicine, healthcare IT, advanced materials, and other emerging technologies. The team consists of Ross MBA students as well as students from other graduate programs at the University of Michigan. We collaborate with VCs and CEOs to perform due diligence to invest approximately $50k-$200k in startup opportunities alongside VC firms. WVF Student Advisor members learn to assess the potential of a new technology and market, conduct series A and B due diligence, and create and defend investment theses.

We back the best university and recent alumni founders — like Cursor, Dandy, RapidSOS, and Shield AI — with a network of investors, mentors, and their first check.

The Phoenix Bioscience Core is the center of Phoenixs life science ecosystem. The PBC contains the highest concentration of research scientists and complementary research professionals in the region, providing firms with unprecedented opportunities for growth and collaborative efforts. This is the place where educators, researchers and entrepreneurs teach, collaborate and innovate to train the next generation, improve population health, advance the bioscience ecosystem and drive economic development. Located in the heart of Downtown Phoenix, the PBC is a premier and dynamic environment for research activities. The PBC provides an exceptional location for firms to recruit the most talented doctors and researchers and collaborate with industry leaders. From start-ups to multinationals, the site suits both established enterprises and those looking to expand and develop. Phoenix offers a unique quality of life, affordability, and favorable business environment for employers and employees.