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VentureSC
VentureSC is a venture capital club at USC focused on educating students and founders about venture capital investing. The organization aims to develop into a fund for student founders, fostering excitement and curiosity in its members.
Overview
What VentureSC does
What VentureSC is
VentureSC is a venture capital club at USC focused on educating students and founders about venture capital investing. The organization aims to develop into a fund for student founders, fostering excitement and curiosity in its members.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
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Operational profile
Organization status and context
Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.
- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Community
- Structured capabilities
- Community
- Last reviewed
- April 5, 2026
Official channels
Find VentureSC elsewhere
Open the official website or a supported primary organization account.
Capability profile
VentureSC as a community
Community overview
VentureSC, also known as Venture Church, was founded in 2017 by four families led by Pastor Shaun Olsen and his wife Angela. The church is based in Ridgeland, South Carolina, and aims to connect all people into a relationship with Jesus. It officially launched on September 23, 2018, and has since grown significantly, engaging in various outreach efforts and community activities.
Community focus
VentureSC focuses on fostering a community that crosses cultural and generational boundaries. The church emphasizes outreach, small group gatherings, and programs for children and students. Its mission is to help individuals find new life in Christ and to engage with the local community without any agenda.
Member value
Members of VentureSC benefit from various programs aimed at spiritual growth, including VC Kids for children, Venture Students for youth, and small group gatherings that promote community and spiritual development.
Membership
- Pricing models
- free
Format and cadence
- Modality
- in-person
- Schedule
- rolling-admissions
- Commitment
- light
Availability
- Membership state
- Accepting
- Next recorded event
- April 26, 2026
Audience and fit
- Audience
- Students · Founders
- Benefits
- mentorship and network-access
- Program types
- community
- Selection criteria
- open
- Regions
- United States
Community activity
Events and activity
VentureSC hosts several recurring events including the Welcome to the Family Dinner, Love With No Agenda First Saturday Serve, FCA/USCB meals for students, Baptism Sunday, and the MOTION Conference.
Notable members
Shaun Olsen - Founding and Lead Pastor; Angela Olsen - Co-Pastor.
Common questions
What to know about VentureSC
Upseed classifies VentureSC under the Community organization type. Its current public profile includes community capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
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Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
April 5, 2026
Known limits
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