Center for Venture Research
A Premier Research Center on Early-Stage Venture Capital
The Center for Venture Research is a multidisciplinary research unit of the Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics at the University of New Hampshire. Since 1984, the Center for Venture Research at the University of New Hampshire's Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics has been the foremost source of research and data on angel investment and early-stage equity financing. The Center's studies shape policy and practice. It has briefed Congress, advised government agencies, and presented research to audiences spanning the U.S., Europe, Asia, and beyond. The most influential media trust the Center's expertise, including CNBC, NPR, The Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, Forbes, and Fortune. When policymakers, investors, and entrepreneurs need authoritative insights on venture capital markets, they turn to the Center for Venture Research.
Research
The Center produces comprehensive research through funded studies, peer-reviewed academic publications, technical reports, and working papers that provide in-depth analysis of angel investment markets and early-stage equity financing trends. This rigorous work advances understanding of venture capital dynamics and informs industry practice.
Education
The Rines Angel Fund is a student-run venture fund where undergraduates gain hands-on experience evaluating startups, conducting due diligence, and investing in early-stage companies. Students work with angel partners learning practical investment skills while supporting entrepreneurs.
Engagement
The Center provides timely market insights and research updates through media engagement and news releases, sharing findings with policymakers, investors, entrepreneurs, and leading media outlets including CNBC, NPR, and The Wall Street Journal.
Contact Information
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