We are a dynamic community of UCLA alumni, faculty, and friends who support each other, the university, and its entrepreneurial ecosystem.
UCLA Ventures is a testament to the strength of UCLA’s alumni network. Our group was founded by a group of Bruin entrepreneurs and venture capitalists, who partnered with the University to establish the UCLA Venture Capital Fund in the late 1990s (Read more about our history). Through twists and turns in the economy, including the Internet bubble and the Great Recession, we’ve not only grown, but evolved into a dynamic community of UCLA alumni, faculty, students, and friends who support each other, the university, and its entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Thanks to the generous support of our members, who earmark equity to UCLA using a unique “cashless” pledge mechanism, we’ve built a vibrant portfolio of venture-backed equity. With the returns from our pledged portfolio, we foster UCLA’s entrepreneurial ecosystem through programming, volunteerism, and financial distributions to key initiatives on campus, such as Startup UCLA.
Click here to become a part of our growing network of Bruin founders, entrepreneurs and venture capitalists.
Thanks to the generous support of our members, who earmark equity to UCLA using a unique “cashless” pledge mechanism, we’ve built a vibrant portfolio of venture-backed equity. With the returns from our pledged portfolio, we foster UCLA’s entrepreneurial ecosystem through programming, volunteerism, and financial distributions to key initiatives on campus, such as Startup UCLA.
Click here to become a part of our growing network of Bruin founders, entrepreneurs and venture capitalists.
Meet our Members
Meet our Leadership Team

Marion Patricio ('14)
Associate Director
Marion Patricio joined UCLA Ventures in January 2017, working closely with the executive committee to develop and implement a programming strategy and grow the membership base. Marion also serves as a point of contact on campus for our various constituencies: alumni, students, and members of the community.
Meet our Executive Committee

Josh Green ('77, JD '80)
Chief Legal Officer, Carbon

Michael Howse ('89)
General Partner, Eleven Ventures

Keith Leonard ('84, MBA '95)
CEO, UNITY Biotechnology, Inc

Jeff Suto (JD '88)
Principal. Jeffrey Y. Suto, PC