TRITON FUNDS LLC

Triton Funds LLC is a distinctive, student-run venture capital fund based in San Diego, California, operating out of the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). Established with the dual mission of providing hands-on investment experience for students and deploying capital into promising early-stage companies, Triton Funds primarily focuses on pre-seed and seed-stage startups across the United States. Its unique structure allows students to gain practical skills in due diligence, deal sourcing, and portfolio management, fostering the next generation of venture capitalists and entrepreneurs.

The fund's investment thesis centers on identifying high-growth potential startups, often with a strong emphasis on technology and innovation. While maintaining a broad geographic scope across the USA, Triton Funds holds a particular affinity for companies emerging from the UCSD ecosystem, leveraging its deep ties to the university's research and entrepreneurial community. They seek founders who are not only building disruptive technologies but also demonstrate strong leadership and a clear vision for scalability.

Triton Funds offers more than just capital; it provides portfolio companies with access to a vibrant network of student talent, faculty advisors, and alumni, which can be invaluable for early-stage development. The fund prides itself on its rigorous due diligence process, which is conducted by its student analysts under the guidance of experienced advisors. To date, Triton Funds has strategically deployed over $100,000 in capital, demonstrating its commitment to supporting nascent ventures. This capital has been spread across more than 10 companies, reflecting a diversified approach to early-stage investing. Their typical first check sizes are modest, aligning with the early-stage nature of their investments and the fund's educational mission.