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Bobcat Ventures is Montana’s first student-run, evergreen venture fund, based at Montana State University in Bozeman. Founded by students, the fund is designed to bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world investing, providing hands-on venture capital experience while supporting early-stage startups across Montana and the Mountain West.

Meet The Founders

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Managing Director, Co-Founder

Erik Olson

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Founder

Christopher Hausmann

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Managing Director, Co-Founder

chase Rivet

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OurTeam

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Peter Concannon

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QUinn Tranel

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Nathan Kelly

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Evan Otoole

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Advisory Board

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Board Member

Daren Nitz

Principal at Free Vector Law Group

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Board Member

Elle gahl

CEO of Shadow Ridge Analytics and Managing Director of 1864 Capital

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Board Member

Greg rogers

MD Emeritus of Techstars and VC Limited Partner

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Board Member

Liz Marchi

Head of Community Engagement at Two Bear Capital and Founder of Frontier Angel Fund

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Board Member

Trevor Huffmaster

Executive Director of MSU Launchpad

Working With the Best

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