Submitted by A.J. Wilby on Thu, 08/05/2025 - 17:01
Proximo Ventures is a student-led investment vehicle operating across three UK innovation hubs—Cambridge, Oxford, and Imperial College London.
Their stated aim is to connect high-potential startups founded by students, researchers, professors, and alumni with global capital through their Venture Capital (VC) network and Angel Syndicate.
As a student investor with Proximo Ventures, you'll gain hands-on experience throughout the entire investment process—from sourcing and assessing startups to participating in due diligence and sitting on the Investment Committee. You'll work alongside fellow student investors as well as technical and commercial experts, many of whom are institutional VCs or sector leaders, giving you access to unparalleled mentorship and insight.
Importantly, the team believes in recognising your contributions. For every startup you scout and assess that receives investment, you’ll earn a portion of the carry, meaning you begin building your investment portfolio while still at university.
CEB's own Zuzuanna Kosobudzka is one of the founders of the initiative.