Weil Family Foundation

Burton Weil is a University of Memphis alumnus with a deep passion for improving the City of Memphis by empowering its future leaders.

Mr. Weil earned his MBA from the University of Memphis in 1966 and later founded Venture Associates Partners, a private equity firm. As a venture capitalist, Mr. Weil has owned several companies throughout his career establishing himself as an industry leader in our community. He is a supporter of multiple UofM causes, including the Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law. His generous support for academic excellence will help the University and its students ascend to new heights.

In 2022, Mr. Weil and his family created The Burton Weil Family Foundation at the Jewish Foundation of Memphis.