Arushi Mathavan

Learn is the first-ever and leading venture capital firm focused on tech-enabled education broadly defined. We believe learning is the foundation of a thriving society. Were driven by the conviction that the next wave of societal advancement will be realized by forward-thinking companies that are creating products and services that empower individuals with the capacity, knowledge, and tools to thrive.

Bain & Company is a global consultancy that helps the world’s most ambitious change makers define the future. Across 65 cities in 40 countries, we work alongside our clients as one team with a shared ambition to achieve extraordinary results, outperform the competition, and redefine industries. We complement our tailored, integrated expertise with a vibrant ecosystem of digital innovators to deliver better, faster, and more enduring outcomes. Our 10-year commitment to invest more than $1 billion in pro bono services brings our talent, expertise, and insight to organizations tackling today’s urgent challenges in education, racial equity, social justice, economic development, and the environment. We earned a platinum rating from EcoVadis, the leading platform for environmental, social, and ethical performance ratings for global supply chains, putting us in the top 1% of all companies. Since our founding in 1973, we have measured our success by the success of our clients.

Genesis provides UT Austin students with mentors, investment experience, and early stage funding. The leadership team participates alongside established mentors to help source, screen, select, and support early stage innovators. Funding applicants can be student entrepreneurs of any degree level from any college. Applications are assessed for product, market, and execution viability, among other factors. Capital distributions are 100% philanthropic and no equity is retained. Amounts will vary per application and assessment.