Bulldog Innovation Group

About The Fund

Bulldog Innovation Group is a Yale alumni-led venture capital firm dedicated to supporting high potential, seed-stage ventures founded by Yale alumni. Established in 2014 and headquartered in New Haven, Connecticut, Bulldog Innovation Group operates with a mission to generate value by providing not only capital but also time and expertise to the Yale entrepreneurial community. They create this value by leveraging a unique ecosystem consisting of faculty, students, alumni, and staff, all focused on fostering entrepreneurship at Yale. Bulldog Innovation Group aims to construct a dynamic community by connecting investors and advisors with Yale entrepreneurs. Their commitment to creating an efficient and effective mechanism for discovering, evaluating, and investing in promising opportunities is rooted in the power of their Yale connections. The firm has a specific investment interest in industries such as BioTech, HealthTech (& Fitness), Medical Devices (& Hospital Services), Robotics, Life Science, Mobile, and Oncology. Bulldog Innovation Group does not position themselves as a traditional venture firm; instead, they identify as 'Yalies Investing in Yalies,' highlighting their focus on nurturing the Yale network's entrepreneurial ventures. As a part of their outreach and community building, Bulldog Innovation Group invites individuals to subscribe to their newsletter for news and updates, emphasizing their dedication to privacy and community engagement. Their commitment to the Yale entrepreneurial ecosystem and their focused investment thesis make them a distinctive beacon for Yale founders seeking seed-stage investment and support.