“Why Wharton isn’t just a finance school anymore” - Featuring Center City Ventures (CCV)

Wharton is now a powerhouse for venture-backed startups.
Introducing Wharton’s first student-led VC fund, Center City Ventures.

Join us for an exclusive virtual event featuring Center City Ventures (CCV), Wharton’s first student-led VC fund. Discover how CCV is fueling the next wave of Wharton/Penn-founded startups with early-stage capital, strategic support, and direct access to the Wharton network.

What You’ll Learn:

🚀 Wharton’s Startup Boom – Why it’s now a top-tier breeding ground for venture-backed founders.

💡 Exclusive Access – How CCV is leveraging the Wharton/Penn ecosystem to source and fund high-potential AI and software startups.

🔥 What’s Hot Now – The biggest trends shaping the startup landscape for Wharton/Penn entrepreneurs.

💰 Event Cost

Member Rate: FREE | Non-Members: $10

⚡ Spots are limited—RSVP by April 2 to secure your access

🎤 ABOUT OUR SPEAKERS - CCV Leadership-- Patricia Tang WG’26 and  Sidd Bose WG’26
Patricia Tang WG’26: Built pre-seed climate fund Virta Ventures zero-to-one as first investment team hire; Invested in AI / ML software at pre-seed and seed at Midas List generalist fund Amino Capital; Led and supported deals co-invested with A16Z, Sierra, Y Combinator, Antler

Sidd Bose WG’26: Invested in deeptech / climate tech at pre-seed and seed at top climate fund Evergreen Climate Innovation; Led development for economic policy to support procurement of green steel and cement; Ex-product manager in fintech and edtech