Lauren Messner

BTV was founded in 2019 to partner with fintech founders building the future of financial services, from idea to IPO. We take a pretty broad view on fintech, and many vertical SaaS and marketplace businesses fit in our purview, too. The BTV team is made of experienced operators building and backing exceptional early-stage fintech companies for over a decade. And the firm’s partners are seasoned fintech founders and angel investors: Sheel Mohnot built and sold two fintech companies before starting the 500 Fintech accelerator, and Jake Gibson co-founded NerdWallet (Nasdaq:NRDS). Find the BTV team at www.btv.vc or on Twitter at @btv_vc.

BTV was founded in 2019 to partner with fintech founders building the future of financial services, from idea to IPO. We take a pretty broad view on fintech, and many vertical SaaS and marketplace businesses fit in our purview, too. The BTV team is made of experienced operators building and backing exceptional early-stage fintech companies for over a decade. And the firm’s partners are seasoned fintech founders and angel investors: Sheel Mohnot built and sold two fintech companies before starting the 500 Fintech accelerator, and Jake Gibson co-founded NerdWallet (Nasdaq:NRDS). Find the BTV team at www.btv.vc or on Twitter at @btv_vc.

The USC Marshall Venture Fund invests and receives equity in ventures led by USC students, alumni, faculty, and staff. The mission of the fund is to: - Help bridge the funding gap for USC-related companies by participating in early-stage rounds; - Amplify the impact of USC-related companies by participating opportunistically in later-stage rounds; - Train undergraduate and graduate students to evaluate, make, and manage venture investments; - Involve and leverage enthusiastic alumni, advisors, experts, and donors to support and accelerate USC-related companies; and - Contribute to the economy, innovation, and entrepreneurial ecosystem of Southern California. https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/usc-marshall-venture-fund#section-overview

The Lloyd Greif Center for Entrepreneurial Studies is the oldest entrepreneurship program in the United States and the largest entrepreneurship hub on USC’s campus. From ideation to launch, growth, and scaling, the Greif Center supports founders through dynamic programs, competitions, funding, coaching, and a thriving investor network that includes industry partners, executives, and thought partners in Los Angeles and around the globe. USC Marshall is internationally recognized for its emphasis on entrepreneurship and innovation, social responsibility, and path-breaking research -- it ranks 10th in research among North American business schools. USC Marshall offers its nearly 7,000 undergraduate and graduate students a unique world view and unparalleled global experiential opportunities.

Crescent is an alternative asset manager with over $42 billion of assets under management and over 200 employees. We are headquartered in Los Angeles with offices in New York, Boston, Chicago, and London.