Welcome to VEST at UCLA.
UCLA's Premier VC/Startup Club.
Scaling UCLA's startup/builder ecosystem. A community of builders.
Trusted by Leading VCs, Startups, and Companies
Building Future VCs & Founders
We connect ambitious UCLA students with venture capital firms and startups, providing hands-on experience and real-world learning.
Real VC Experience
Work directly with VC firms on deal sourcing, due diligence, and market research.
Startup Projects
Gain hands-on experience working with early-stage startups on engineering, design, and marketing.
Community & Network
Join a community of entrepreneurial students and build relationships with VCs and founders.
Recent Events
Bowen Xue Guest Speaker
04/20/2025
On April 20, 2025, Bowen Xue, a founder from Y Combinator’s Summer 2023 batch, spoke with us about his startup experience, navigating YC, and key takeaways from building his company DisputeNinja.
Oligo Guest Speaker
03/11/2025
Jacob Rodriguez, Thiel Fellow and founder of space infrastructure startup Oligo, joined us as a guest speaker on March 11, 2025, to share his journey in spacecraft entrepreneurship, building Oligo, and his experience as a Thiel Fellow.
a16z Office Visit
02/26/2025
On February 26, 2025, our members visited the a16z office for an exclusive opportunity to connect with venture capital staff and learn about the firm’s investment approach.