Rice Excellence
For the fifth consecutive year, Rice University's Jones Graduate School of Business has been ranked No. 1 for graduate entrepreneurship programs by Princeton Review and Entrepreneur magazine (2023).
THE RICE ALUMNI CAPITAL (RAC)
NETWORK
A LEADING ENTREPRENEURIAL COMMUNITY
RAC Fund I offers unique access to leading Rice entrepreneurs seeking to acquire or grow a business.
Learn more about RAC Fund I
RAC Overview
Mission & Value
RAC’s mission is to foster a network of entrepreneurial support within the Rice community. Through strategic partnerships, mentorship, and access to resources, RAC provides what alumni entrepreneurs need to flourish while also giving alumni investors and partners meaningful opportunities for growth and impact.
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Rice Alumni Entrepreneurs
Utilizing Rice University’s strong network and community, RAC’s primary mission is to support Rice Alumni entrepreneurs as they work to acquire and operate successful businesses.
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Rice Alumni Investors
The RAC Fund provides Alumni investors a means to support the Rice entrepreneur community while offering exclusive access to investments targeting upper-tier returns (20%+ IRR).
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Strategic External Partnerships
As the hub for this entrepreneurial community, RAC has created a premier network of external capital providers. These connections make it possible to activate resources and capabilities that extend beyond the capacity of a RAC fund.