What is the University Growth Fund?

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What is the University Growth Fund?

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In this episode, Peter Harris answers common questions as to what the University Growth Fund (UGF) is.?Peter Harris is a Founder of UGF, and co-invests along with other top-tier VC funds, such as Sequoia.If you're wondering what types of deals UGF invests in, this podcast is for you.

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Aug 5, 2021

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What is the University Growth Fund?

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