University of Missouri Investment Group (UMIG)

Take a chance to check out our Spring 2024 team! If you are a student of any discipline at Mizzou, this is your chance to dive into the world of venture capital. Whether you're majoring in healthcare, agriculture, consumer studies, technology, or anything in between, there's a place for you at AACE. Discover how our four specialized deal flow teams—Healthcare, AgTech/Other, Consumer, and Technology—are making waves in their respective industries. From biotechnology breakthroughs to cutting-edge software solutions, AACE offers a unique opportunity to get hands-on experience in the world of startup investing. 🔬 Healthcare Team: This team delves into the groundbreaking world of healthcare startups, ranging from biotechnology to medical devices. One of our notable investments, Neuro VR, pioneers simulation VR technology to tackle issues like tinnitus and stress relief. 🌾 AgTech Team: Agriculture is at the heart of innovation, and our AgTech team is at the forefront of evaluating startups striving to revolutionize this sector. For instance, Elemental Enzymes, an AACE investment since 2012, is revolutionizing commercial agriculture with its groundbreaking enzyme solutions. 🛍️ Consumer Team: From online marketplaces to on-demand delivery services, our Consumer team explores diverse consumer-focused startups. Our Series A investment in Bellwethr in 2019, a software platform leveraging subscription and retail data, is just one example of our commitment to disruptive consumer solutions. 💻 Technology Team: In the fast-paced world of technology, our team stays ahead of the curve by investing in software, robotics, and beyond. Whether it's automating roofing or optimizing food prep with machine learning, our investments in innovative tech companies are shaping the future. Join us in shaping the future of entrepreneurship at Mizzou and beyond. Let's unlock your potential and drive innovation together! #Mizzou #VentureCapital #StartupInvesting #Innovation #AACEVentureFund

Last week, the University of Missouri Investment Group (UMIG) embarked on its annual recruiting trip to New York City. This trip provided students with valuable opportunities to explore various facets of the financial industry by visiting investment banks, private equity firms, and other prominent financial institutions. A huge thank you goes out to all our alumni and friends of the University of Missouri Investment Group who generously hosted us in the city, contributing significantly to the growth and development of the group. Special appreciation is extended to Dean Balaji Rajagopalan, Finance Chair Sudip Datta, and the University of Missouri Trulaske College of Business for making this possible. Additionally, we would like to thank advisors Kerri Hogan and Andy Kern for their support and guidance throughout the trip. #UMIG

We are excited to share that we were able to make our annual trip to Chicago again! A huge thank you to all of our alumni and friends of UMIG who hosted us in the city and contributed to the growth of our members. Additionally, we would like to thank Dean Balaji Rajagopalan and Finance Chair Sudip Datta for accompanying us on our trip - we are thrilled that we were able to have you join us and see the group in action. Finally, another thank you to our advisors Kerri Hogan and David Johnson for coming with us, facilitating many of our events, and being the best advisors here at the University of Missouri Trulaske College of Business. Check out some pictures from our trip below! #UMIG

We are extremely excited to announce the first year of UMIG's Women in Finance Program! All women in the University of Missouri Trulaske College of Business who are interested in a potential career in capital markets, come out to Cornell 212 at 7pm, this Wednesday, September 13th, to hear from some of our outstanding women and their experiences breaking into the industry! We look forward to seeing you all there and helping more University of Missouri-Columbia women break into Wall Street!