We are The University of Pennsylvania's premier undergraduate growth equity club.
WUGE is the University of Pennsylvania's premier undergraduate growth equity club. We are dedicated to fostering deep interest and expertise in the growth equity industry, with a focus on software investing. Our mission is to offer students unparalleled opportunities to master the intricacies of growth equity investing, acquire hands-on experience through real-world projects, and gain valuable recruiting insights.
Blending education, practical investing experience, and high-impact networking to drive long-term success in growth equity.
Engage with in-depth workshops, seminars, and speaker panels covering a range of topics, including SaaS financial modeling, sourcing & portfolio company strategy, technical interview prep, SaaS accounting, and investment memo project presentations. Click here for detailed information.
Work on investment team and value creation projects alongside top growth equity funds and/or fast-growing SaaS startups. These member-only, real-world experiences and networking opportunities prepare students for growth equity careers. Click here for detailed information.
As part of our tight-knit community, engage in growth equity-specific recruiting with a small group of students ("pods"). Additionally, students can sign up for 1:1 mock interviews, receive interview prep, attend recruiting info sessions for networking, and visit growth equity firms in-person on treks.
Provide comprehensive workshops and seminars on growth equity concepts and practices. See our Growth Equity Accelerator program curriculum here.
Offer extensive recruiting prep sessions to help our members excel in interviews and secure positions in the industry. From mock interviews to past interview questions and alumni panels, we've got you covered!
Facilitate hands-on projects with leading growth equity funds and/or fast-growing healthcare and technology SaaS startups, allowing students to apply their knowledge in practical settings.
Organize networking opportunities through on-campus speaker events with industry professionals, treks to growth equity firms, alumni panels, and in-person campus recruiting informational sessions.
October 20, 2025
Spectrum Equity Informational Session
Careers In Investing
November 7, 2025
Philadelphia Growth Equity Trek
Susquehanna Growth Equity (SGE) and LLR Partners
November 14, 2025
New York City Growth Equity Trek I
Lead Edge Capital, Brighton Park Capital, ICONIQ Capital
November 19, 2025
Vista Equity Partners Informational Session
Vista Overview
Spring, TBD
New York City Growth Equity Trek II
TBD
Spring, TBD
Firm-Sponsored Recruiting Event
TBD
We are always looking to partner with growth equity funds, industry professionals, and alumni to provide our members with the best opportunities for learning and recruitment. If you are interested in collaborating with us, please reach out to us by emailing penngrowth@gmail.com. Benefits include: resumé book access, mailing list opportunities, recruiting/networking events, mentorship.
