Propel Fund - Analyst Application

Building on the success of the Western Morrissette Institute for Entrepreneurship, powered by Ivey, the Propel Fund is the next step in supporting Western entrepreneurs. The Fund will enable up to six investments of $150,000 annually into high potential Western Founded companies.

We are looking for motivated, passionate and engaged students to join the Fund as Analysts to complete formal due diligence on selected companies. This is a volunteer role.

Students will :

Work in teams of 3-5 and be assigned an early-stage Western founded company to complete due diligence on
Prepare a formal Investment Memo with investment recommendation
Be trained and mentored by alumni investors and VC professionals
Present their due diligence to the Propel Fund Investment Committee

The due diligence will be completed between Sept and Oct 2026. Students are expected to attend Demo Day on Oct 6 and the Investment Committee meeting on Oct 26 in Toronto.

Current undergraduate or graduate students from Western, Huron and Kings are eligible to apply.

Applications Close Sun Sept 13, 2026 at 11:59pm EST

1. First Name *This question is required.

2. Last Name *This question is required.

3. UWO/Ivey Email *This question is required.

4. Student Number *This question is required.

5. Faculty and Program *This question is required.

6. Year of Study *This question is required.

Video Essay (5min max)

In your video, please address the following:
- Why are you interested in this role?
- What skills/experience do you have that would make you a good fit?

Note: Ensure the link is public. Also, the production quality is not important. *This question is required.

7. Please upload your resume. *This question is required.

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8. I understand that this is a volunteer role and will require 15-25 hours to complete formal due diligence on a Western founded company between Sept and Oct 2026. *This question is required.

9. I am available to attend Demo Day on Oct 6 and the Investment Committee meeting on Oct 26 in Toronto. *This question is required.

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Propel Fund - Analyst Application - Fall 2026